MECO-TECO Joint Research Cooperation

In pursuit of cooperation in Science and Technology, the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) was signed in Manila on 13 March 1997. While MECO and TECO are the main signatories to the agreement, the main implementing bodies are the DOST for the Manila Side and the National Science Council (NSC) for the Taipei side.

 

It was agreed that a yearly Joint Call for Proposals shall be made while a Joint Science and Technology Commission (JSTC) Meeting be called every two years for the evaluation of proposals. The First Manila-Taipei Joint Science and Technology Commission (JSTC) Meeting was held in Taipei on 20 May 2007 while the Second JSTC Meeting was held last 16 September 2009 in the Philippines.


For interested researchers, please note that the MECO-TECO Joint Research Cooperation is a joint project between researchers from both Philippine and Taiwan Institutions/Proponents. Having a co-proponent/collaborator from Taiwanese Research/Academic Institutions is the topmost requirement.


Required Forms may be download here: https://profiles.google.com/itcudost


          THE MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPENS EVERY FOURTH QUARTER OF THE YEAR FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
          
                                                            


MECO-TECO Sandwich Scholarship Program (2012)

 

    The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now please to announce the 2012 Call for Applications for the Manila Economic and    

    Cultural Office – Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (MECO-TECO) Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP).

 

    The First Taiwan-Philippines Joint Science and Technology Commission (JSTC) Meeting held on 28 May 2007 has further strengthened the ties of

    both Parties since the signing of the Agreement between MECO and TECO on March 1997.  This led to the establishment of S&T collaborations

    with Taiwan such as joint research projects, bilateral symposia and student exchange program funneled through DOST and the National Science

    Council (NSC) as counterpart in Taiwan.

 


    One of the initiatives of the DOST-NSC collaboration is the MECO-TECO Sandwich Scholarship Program for MS and PhD students who

    want to conduct their research dissertation in Taiwan.

 

Field of Research:


·         Natural Sciences

·         Chemistry

·         Life Sciences

·         Engineering 

 

Study Placement

·         Universities and Colleges in Taiwan (Centers of Excellence)

·         Research Institutions (Academia Sinica)

 

Eligibility Criteria

            An applicant must:

·      be a Filipino citizen;

·      not be more than 45 years old at the time of application;

·      be in good health condition;

·      have finished academic courses to allow him/her to concentrate on experiments and laboratory works; and

·      have passed the evaluation and other screening procedures.

 

Adviser and Host Institution

 

        Applicants should be accepted or invited by a research supervisor in Taiwan who will assist and facilitate the scholar during his/her research period. The host   

         institution would provide the scholar access to laboratory and other facilities necessary to his/her research.

           

        Applicants who would conduct research in the field of Chemistry should look for supervisors from Academia Sinica.

 

Documentary Requirements

·      Project Proposal

·      Completed application form

·      Curriculum Vitae

·      Official Transcript of Records

·      Endorsement from two (2) former  professors

·      If employed, must be recommended by the head of the agency

·      Medical health certificate

·      Copy of NSO birth certificate

·      NBI clearance

·      Photocopy of the first page of passport indicating expiration date

 

Duration of Sandwich Program

 

    The whole period for the research with assured funding is normally one year.

 

    The DOST will send successful applicants every the third (3rd) quarter of the year. Depending on the number of successful applicants, NSC may also accept applicants on the first (1st) quarter of the following year. Arrangements will be made for a quick application/granting of the appropriate visa.

 

Scholarship Inclusions


The SSP is jointly funded by the DOST and NSC. Scholarship privilege includes:

 

  1. One-time economy class round trip airfare (Manila – Taipei, vice versa)
  2. Health insurance for the duration of the Sandwich Program
  3. NT$15,000/month stipend for Masters Program
  4. NT$25,000/month stipend for PhD Program
  5. Academic adviser to provide accident insurance and assistance in looking for a suitable accommodation for the student (usually within the university dormitory)*

 

*Please note that expenses for accommodation and laboratory are already included in the monthly allowance for both the Masters and PhD programs.

 

Application Instructions

 

    Application should be sent to:

           

            INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION UNIT

            Department of Science and Technology

            Room 301 DOST Bldg., Science Community Complex

            General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippine 1631

 

    Complete application should be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the specified deadline. No consideration will be given to late submissions.

  

Contact Information

 

    For further information, please contact the International Technology Cooperation Unit at telephone nos. (+632) 838-8376 or (+632) 837-2071 loc.  

    2001 or e-mail at  itcu-mail@dost.gov.ph

 

Downloads

Application Form

Sandwich Scholarship Program brochure

Form 2A Information on Contacted/Proposed Supervisor(s)