The PhilFrance-DOST program aims to foster the mobility to France of Filipino professionals working in academic, research, or government institutions. Awardees are selected jointly on the basis of academic excellence to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree in French public higher education institutions under the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research of the French Republic.
Aspiring researchers and specialists in the hard sciences, this program is for you!
Care of the Embassy of France
- Waiving of enrolment fees for the state-regulated master’s or doctorate program (Diplome National)
- A healthcare package consisting of social security coverage and supplementary insurance (mutuelle)
- Priority access to CROUS student housing services
- Exemption from long-stay student visa fees (separate from VFS processing fee)
Care of the Department of Science and Technology
- A monthly stipend to cover living costs throughout the duration of the program (calculated by the DOST)
- One economy class round-trip ticket from the Philippines to the French city of destination
Return Service Obligations for Scholarship Awardees
A grantee of the PhilFrance-DOST immediately upon completion of his/her degree program shall return to the Philippines to render service physically on a full-time basis in his/her sending institution, preferably along his/her field of specialization, for a period equivalent to twice the length of time that he/she enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarship.
Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship grant shall not be counted/considered part of the service obligation.
Other Conditions
- This scholarship program will adopt the existing policies on foreign scholarships implemented by DOST-SEI;
- The qualified applicant will pursue MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 36 months, respectively;
- Officially enroll as full-time graduate student;
- Not avail or enjoy any other scholarships;
- Must have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must not engage in any form of employment during the scholarship period;
- Required internships (stages obligatoires) within the academic year are allowed
- Be willing to render the required service obligation equivalent to the length of time the scholar enjoyed the scholarship-two years of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof;
- Non-completion of degree or failure to render service, preferably in his/her sending institution, may be a ground for refund in full the total financial assistance received with 12% interest to the DOST-SEI; and the salaries and other remunerations, if there is any, to his/her sending institution; and
- Fulfil the conditions set down by the Parties for the implementation of the PhilFrance-DOST Fellowship Program in accordance with regulations and the existing academic calendar in both countries.
Submissions are accepted until May 12, 2023 April 4, 2023.
It is highly recommended that applicants to the PhilFrance-DOST program, particularly at the doctorate level, consult the FAQ page to learn more about the Ph.D application procedure in France.