Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (pdf/41kb)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (pdf/48kb)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Regular and Straight Programs) (pdf/25kb)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Regular and Straigth Program) (pdf/47kb)

Master’s Degree Programs (M.S.)

• Master of Science in Biology (pdf/38kb)
• Master of Science in Chemistry (pdf/45kb)
• Master of Science in Mathematics (pdf/23kb)
• Master of Science in Physics (pdf/27kb)
• Master of Science in Applied Physics
• Master of Science in Statistics (pdf/185kb)

An applicant must:

1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. be in good health condition;
4. pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NSC member-universities;
5. NOT have criminal/administrative case (NBI certification is required);
6. have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ASTHRDP
7. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

1. Accomplished ASTHRDP-NSC Application Form thru the websites of the NSC member- universities;

2. Birth Certificate (Photocopy);

3. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;

4. Endorsement from two former professors in college or from two former professors in the MS program
for applicant pursuing a PhD program

5. Additional requirements if employed, recommendation and permission to take a leave of absence from employer or head of agency while on scholarship;

6. Medical Certificate stating that applicant is of good health condition and fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated;

7. Valid NBI Clearance;

8. Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution which should include the evaluation sheet

9. Approved Program of Study issued by the Department Graduate Coordinator, and

10. Curriculum Vitae

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants
 Certification from university indicating the following:
 number of graduate units required in the program
 number of graduate units earned with corresponding grades

Completed application and other documentary requirements may be submitted personally or by mail addressed to the Office of the ASTHRDP-NSC Project Leader of the desired NSC member-university on or before the set deadlines.

The successful awardee shall:

1. be full-time graduate student to ensure on time completion of a MS/PhD degree in any of the DOST identified priority fields.

2. not engaged or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must secure approval for official leave of absence, if employed.

3. execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST.

4. be evaluated by his/her performance every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.

5. rendered his/her service obligation in the Philippines after he/she finishes the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year service for every year of scholarship.

6. refund the total amount of scholarship privileges received with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the requirement of the scholarship program

		MS (₱)	PhD (₱)
Tuition & other school fees		Actual
Stipend¹		30,000/mo.	38,000/mo.
Book Allowance		20,000/AY
Transportation Allowance²		Actual
Insurance Coverage		Premium
Thesis/Dissertation (outright)		60,000	100,000
Student Research Support Fund³	Research Grant	114,000	253,000
	Dissemination Grant	75,000	150,000
	Mentor’s Fee	36,000	72,000

¹4-year Straight-PhD Program: MS stipend rate during 1st year.

²One (1) actual economy class round trip fare per Academic Year; given only to those who study outside their home province.

³Must be applied by the scholar, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.

DLSU:

AY 2024-2025

1st Term (term start in September):     August 15

2nd Term (term start in January):        November 15

3rd Term (term start in May):               April 15

SCHOLARS REQUEST CHECKLIST

Leave of Absence (LOA)

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Adviser and Graduate Coordinator
• Application Form for Leave of Absence (c/o DOST-SEI Coded Forms)
• Copy of the revised Program of Study issued by Department Graduate Coordinator
• Copy of Grades (MLS grades is acceptable)
• Summary of Financial Releases to Scholar (c/o Project Staff)
• *University Approval for LOA (if LOA in scholarship and university)

Reinstatement of the Scholarship

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Adviser and Graduate Coordinator
• Copy of the revised Program of Study issued by Department Graduate Coordinator
• Copy of grades (MLS grades is acceptable)
• Summary of Financial Releases to Scholar (c/o Project Staff)
• Enrollment Assessment Form (EAF)

Extension of the Scholarship

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Adviser and Graduate Coordinator (if within one year extension) or
• Letter request addressed to the DOST-SEI Director, endorsed by Adviser and Graduate Coordinator (if beyond one year extension)
• Copy of the original/recent Program of Study
• Copy of the revised Program of Study issued by Department Graduate Coordinator
• Summary of Financial Releases to Scholar (c/o Project Staff)
• Gantt Chart signed and endorsed by the adviser (indicate month & year)
• *Certification issued by the research adviser indicating the date of the Final Defense (if applicable)

Thesis/Dissertation Grant (Outright)

90% of the grant (first release)

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Adviser
• Abstract of the Thesis/Dissertation
• Application for Research Ethics Review Form (c/o dlsu website)
• General Checklist Form (c/o dlsu website)
• Student Research Ethics Clearance Form (c/o dlsu website)
• Copy Proposal Defense Panel Report
• Copy of Thesis/Dissertation Proposal
• Line Item Budget signed and endorsed by the Research adviser
• Gantt Chart signed and endorsed by the Research adviser (indicate month & year)

10% of the grant (second release)

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Adviser
• Copy of Final Defense Panel Report
• Photocopy of Thesis/Dissertation Approval Sheet
• Abstract of the Thesis/Dissertation

* 10% of Thesis Grant will be release upon submission of Graduation Final requirements.

Scholars’ Research Support Fund (SRSF)

Research Grant component (subjected for liquidation)

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Research adviser
• Checklist Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• SRSF Research Grant Application Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Budget Breakdown Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Abstract and Methodology of Research
• Copy of Proposal Defense Panel Report
• Gantt Chart endorsed by the Research adviser (indicate month & year)

Note: Scholar must liquidate the Thesis/Dissertation Grant prior to this request

Dissemination Grant component (subjected for liquidation)

Fund for: 1 local conference, 1 international conference and/or Publication fee

• Letter request addressed to the Project Leader, endorsed by Research adviser
• SRSF Dissemination grant Application Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Checklist Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Acceptance Letter
• Abstract of the Research
• Economy Airfare canvasses (at least 3)
• Proof of Registration/Publication Fee
• Certification of Legitimacy and Non-Predatory issued by the Research adviser

Note: Scholar must file a request a month before the date of the conference

Sandwich Program – Research Enrichment Program (subjected for Liquidation)

• Letter request addressed to DOST-SEI, endorsed by Research adviser, Graduate Coordinator, and Project Leader
• Copy of Thesis/Dissertation Proposal
• Endorsement Letter from the Research Adviser
• Copy of the Proposal Defense Panel Report
• Certified True Copy of Grades
• Line Item Budget endorsed by Research adviser
• Plan of Activities endorsed by Research adviser
• Gantt Chart endorsed by the Research adviser (indicate month & year)

Transportation Allowance

• Letter request addressed to the Project leader
• Transportation Reimbursement Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Official receipts (original)
• Itinerary and Boarding pass of the plane ticket

Revision of the Program of Study (POS)

• Letter request addressed to Project Leader, endorsed by the Graduate Coordinator
• Copy of the original/recent Program of Study
• Copy of the revised Program of Study

Course Shifting / school Transfer

• Letter request addressed to DOST-SEI, endorsed by Adviser, Graduate Coordinator and Project Leader
• Application Form (c/o DOST Coded Forms)
• Certification of Admission in New Course/School
• Certification of Accredited Subjects
• Approved Program of Study in New Course
• Copy of Grades
• Summary of Financial Releases to Scholar (c/o Project Staff)
• Others:

Temporary Travel Clearance (less than 1 year trip)

• Letter request addressed to DOST-SEI, noted/endorsed by Research adviser or Graduate Coordinator and endorsed by the Project Leader
• Request Form (DOST coded form)
• Notarized Deed of Undertaking
• Copy of Latest Certificate of Employment or ITR of Co-maker
• Photocopy of two valid ID of Co-maker with signature
• Photocopy of two valid ID of Student with signature

Submission of Graduation Final Requirements to DOST-SEI and release of Mentor’s fee (if graduated on-time)

• Letter request addressed to DOST-SEI, endorsed by Adviser, Graduate Coordinator, and Project Leader
• Soft copy of the Thesis/Dissertation Proposal
• Soft copy of the Thesis/Dissertation Proposal in CD
• Certified True Copy of Diploma (soft and hard copy)
• Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records (soft and hard copy)

Additional requirements for those who graduated on-time

• Notarized copy of Advisers Contract of Service

DR. MARY JANE C. FLORES

Dean, College of Science and Project Leader, ASTHRDP-NSC

E-mail: [email protected]

 

MS. ANTONETTE P. PROFETA

Project Technical Assistant

DOST-SEI ASTHRDP-NSC

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel. Nos.: (632) 88524-4611 loc 569/520 (trunk line)
(632) 88524-0451