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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

10 November 2015

Memorandum No. 2015-54

From:

Subject:

To: The Chancellors

The Dean of UP Cebu

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^P.ffncepcion

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Call for Applications for the USAID STRIDE PhD/Postdoctoral Research Scholarships in Science and Technology

STRIDE is once again ready

to

accept applications for PhD/Postdoctoral Research Scholarship from UP for Academic Year 2016

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^2077.

The scholarship program is open to doctoral students and PhD degree holders who would like to conduct dissertation or postdoctoral research in science and technology in the U.S. under the supervision of a university professor for a maximum of 12 months. The application ^processis streamlined such that applicants do not need acceptance from a US Professor at the time of application.

The scholarship encompasses the fotlowing fietds: Electronics, Chemical industries, Alternative energy, Translational medicine (pharmaceuticals and medical technologies), Agribusiness, ICT and mobile computing, and Cross-cutting themes of manufacturing (including supply chains) and new product development.

The program covers travel expenses, stipend for food and housing, research fees and materials,

visa and health

insurance. Applications

are

accepted online

thru the

USAID STRIDE

website: www.stride.org.ph.

Flease recommend qualified applicants who are interested to conduct research in the ^U.S.

Thank you.