The PhD program aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Develop a pool of high-quality human resources in molecular hepatology in particular who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development;
2. Provide opportunities to deserving students to study and obtain PhD degrees in Molecular Biomedicine in reputable institutions abroad;
3. Contribute to the country’s health research and technological innovation capabilities through training on biomedical research; and
4. Create the basis for a Filipino Liver Network integrating basic and clinical research in liaison with FIF.

The applicant must:

1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be in good health condition;
3. Not be more than 40 years old at the time of application;
4. Hold a Master’s degree in a field relevant to health and biomedicine;
5. Have an outstanding academic record;
6. Passed the admission requirements for the PhD study;
7. Passed the interview and other screening procedures;
8. Conduct her/his research for the entire duration of the scholarship and of the PhD Program.

1. Living allowance (20,000€/year);
2. Book allowance (500€/year);
3. Bench fee (4,000€/year);
4. Outright dissertation grant;
5. Health and accident insurance; and
6. One round-trip economy fare from residence to Italy.

2022 Timeline

List of Application Documents

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Accomplished application form with recent ID picture (file sample attached below)
3. Endorsement letter from two (2) former professors in MS program
4. Certificate of employment (if employed, recommendation and permission to take a leave of absence from employer or head of agency while on scholarship)
5. Certificate of Master’s Degree
6. Transcript of records (certified true copy)
7. Accomplished re-entry action plan form (narrative) (file sample attached below)

Applicant/s who were able to pass the 1^st and 2^nd round of selection will be asked to submit the following:

1. PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
2. Valid NBI Clearance (Original)
3. Medical Certificate as to health status from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated

Applicant/s who will be accepted in the program will be asked to submit the following before departure to Italy:

1. Admission to Graduate Studies/Graduate School
2. Program of Study/Course Curriculum (if available or to follow)
3. Budgetary Requirements (attach at least 3 airfare and health and accident insurance canvasses and website references for items requested)