Deadline: 3 September 2024
Applications are now open for the Department of Science and Technology – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DOST-JSPS) Joint Research Project which is a bilateral exchange project jointly conducted by Filipino and Japanese researchers in accordance with their mutual agreement on international scientific collaboration.
Objectives
- It has the following objectives:
- To contribute to scientific advancement by conducting bilateral research (including seminars) in a specific research field; and
- To provide opportunities for young researchers of Japan and the Philippines to meet, interact, and exchange ideas to build a robust S&T community in the region.
Funding Information
- DOST shall provide annual funding of up to PHP 1.25 million in support of the research project, including international travel expenses between Philippines and Japan; research-related domestic travel expense in the Philippines; medical and accident insurance; and daily allowances, accommodation, and domestic travel expenses in Japan of the Filipino team.
- Duration
- The duration of the project should run for a maximum of two (2) years.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a Filipino PhD-holder, employed full-time in any DOSTrecognized national, public or private universities, or research institution.
- The research project should be aligned with the DOST Priority Areas under the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda.
- The research project should be a collaborative work between a Filipino and a Japanese scientist/researcher. This means that matching applications must be submitted by the Filipino proponent and Japanese counterpart to DOST and JSPS, respectively. Applications submitted by only one side will not be accepted.
For more information, visit Department of Science and Technology.
