Overview

The mission of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and Faculty of Tropical Medicine (FTM), Mahidol University―SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand is to address health system needs by developing and strengthening capacity for health research through teaching and research for advanced knowledge in tropical medicine. Hence, both institutions agreed to collaborate on the development and implementation of a Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program (FGSP) in Tropical Medicine.

The FGSP-TropMed offers exciting opportunities for research training particularly on tropical diseases. The program aims to provide opportunities to deserving students to study and obtain graduate degrees abroad and develop a pool of high-quality human resources who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development.

Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Tropical Medicine

The three-year multidisciplinary program offers broad areas in Tropical Medicine including Protozoology, Helminthology, Medical Entomology, Microbiology and Immunology, Social and Environmental Medicine, Tropical Hygiene, Tropical Nutrition and Food Science, Tropical Pathology and Molecular Tropical Medicine and Genetics focusing on active learning experience in well-equipped laboratory and at field site to equip graduates with multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in Tropical Medicine.

Capacity

One (1) position for the PhD program will be available each year at FTM Mahidol University―SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand (subject to the availability of funds).

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

be a Filipino citizen;
be in good health condition;
not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
have completed MSc degree in related field of study;
have an outstanding academic record;
have passed the admission requirements of Mahidol University for the PhD study;
have passed the interview and other screening procedures;
have research interests aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) and Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA);
conduct their research for the entire duration of the scholarship and PhD Program; and
be willing to render the required service obligation for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that they enjoyed the PhD scholarship.

Scholarship Privileges

Tuition and other school fees;
Living allowance;
Book allowance;
Outright dissertation grant;
Travel/Health and accident insurance;
One round-trip economy fare from residence to Thailand (start and end of the scholarship period only); and
Pre-departure expenses (one-time only)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Admission to Mahidol University’s Graduate Program	The applicant must apply and be accepted by the FTM Mahidol University―SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand for their chosen program. You may get in touch with their admission office via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After submitting your application to Mahidol University, please send your CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.* for initial evaluation/screening.
Scholarship Application	The applicant must submit the necessary requirements for the Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program to DOST-PCHRD
Document Screening	Documentary evaluation of the accomplished form and other requirements
Technical Interview	Technical interview by a panel composed of representatives from DOST-PCHRD, and other health research experts to assess: Academic background and learning ability Capacity for completing the study Possibility of contributing to the development of the country Compatibility to the university course
Final Selection	The panel will identify the successful PhD student among the candidates interviewed.

Note: An Applicant who has already started their studies abroad prior to application to the scholarship program can no longer apply.

2023 TIMELINE

April	Opening of Call for Applications
May 31	Application deadline (Applicants must have already applied and submitted the requirements for admission to Mahidol University’s Graduate Program and DOST-PCHRD scholarship program.)
June 15	Document screening and Panel interview
June 26	Announcement of the accepted candidate
June-July	Preparation of necessary documents (visa, insurance, bank account, etc.) and signing of scholarship agreement
July	Orientation of Scholar and Departure
August 7	Start of PhD program

HOW TO APPLY

Program Admission

Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy in Tropical Medicine (Plan2)

https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?p=curriculum&id=4801D02G

Online Application

Please visit, https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/admission-inter/login.php or contact them via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

*After submitting your application to Mahidol University, please send your CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for initial evaluation/screening

Scholarship Application

Requirements

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Accomplished Application form with recent ID picture
Endorsement letters from two (2) former professors in the MSc Program
If employed:
- Certificate of Employment
- Recommendation letter from Head of Agency
- Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
Testamurs for all qualifications undertaken (i.e. Certificate of Master’s Degree)
Transcript of records (Certified true copy)
Accomplished Re-entry Action Plan form (narrative)
Letter of Admission from Mahidol University
Program of Study/Course Curriculum

The applicant who was able to pass the interview will be asked to submit the following:

PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
Valid NBI Clearance (Original)
Medical Certificate as to health status from a licensed physician with their PRC license number indicated

The applicant who will be accepted in the program will be asked to submit the following before departure to Thailand:

Budgetary Requirements – attach at least three (3) airfare and three (3) health and accident insurance canvasses (include respective website references)

Submission of documents:

For advance (scanned) copy of documents, send via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Subject: 2023 PhD TropMed Application_(Surname, First Name)