DFA's BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
NEWS RELEASE
18/APR/07


FILIPINO SCIENTISTS ABROAD ASKED TO SERVE HOME THROUGH "BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM" (BSP)


The Balik Scientist Program (BSP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now accepting applications under the New Graduate, Short- and Long-Term Expert Categories for CY 2007. The Balik Scientist Program aims to accelerate the scientific, agro-industrial and economic development of the Philippines by inviting experts in the fields of science and technology who are Filipinos, or foreigners of Filipino descent, to share their expertise in the Philippines.


The DOST is looking to entice about twenty-five (25) scientists to return to the Philippines to assist in the development of the following fields of endeavor: Alternative Fuel; Biotechnology; ICT; Pharmaceutical (Medical/Health Sciences); and Environment, including Disaster Management.


Accepted applicants to the program will be granted certain incentives by the Philippine Government, such as, roundtrip airfare for the applicant and his/her spouse, reimbursement of expenses for the shipment of personal effects, a substantial housing allowance, etc.


Interested applicants may wish to visit the BSP website at www.dost.gov.ph/bsp to download an application form, obtain information on candidates’ qualifications and other requirements. All applications should be sent to:


The Program Office

Balik Scientist Program

c/o Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer
Department of Science and Technology
Room 206, 2/F DOST Central Office

DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines

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P.O. Box 3596 Manila, Philippines
Or thru Fax No. (632) 837-2940; email: bsp@dost.gov.ph / balikscientist@yahoo.com / mpo@dost.gov.ph