2025 MECO-TECO SANDWICH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CALL FOR APPLICATION
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan, through a joint cooperation is pleased to announce the Call for Application to the MECO-TECO Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP) for SY 2025.
The SSP is open to Master’s and PhD students who are interested in conducting their research at a university or research institution in Taiwan. The priority research areas include (1) Natural Sciences, (2) Life Sciences, (3) Engineering and (4) Chemistry. Interested applicants are required to look for a Taiwanese professor who will serve as his/her host/adviser, preferably one with an existing project being funded by the NSTC. The applicants may also reach out to Principal Investigators who are already involved in the MECO-TECO Joint Research Program. This is to facilitate the release of funding and assurance of financial support for the duration of the conduct of the research.
All applicants are required to submit the hard copies (with wet signature) of the following documents compiled into a long brown envelope, labeled with your full name and the subject ‘2025 MECO-TECO SSP Application’, and addressed to the International Technology Cooperation Unit (ITCU):
- Accomplished MECO-TECO SSP Application (form attached);
- Proposed Host Institution and Adviser (Acceptance Letter);
- CV of Filipino and Taiwanese Host Professors;
- Certified Copy of Transcript of Records;
- Endorsement from two (2) Former Professors;
- Endorsement from Project Leader (for ASTHRDP/ERDT scholars);
- If employed, recommendation from President of the Agency; and
- Two (2) recent 2x2 ID picture.
NSTC will grant a stipend of NT$25,000 for MS student and NT$35,000 for PhD student per month while DOST will grant relocation assistance of Php30,000.00, one roundtrip economy airfare, and health and accident insurance.
All letters should be addressed to:
LEAH J. BUENDIA, Ph.D.
Undersecretary for Research and Development
DOST Main Building, DOST Complex,
General Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City 1631
Interested applicants may communicate directly with the International Technology Cooperation Unit (ITCU) located at 3rd Floor, DOST Main Bldg., DOST Complex, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City or through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All applications must be submitted to the said office on or before 18 April 2025. The Sandwich Program must start in September 2025.
For ASTHRDP and ERDT scholars, the period of SSP should be within the approved duration of scholarship. Their applications must be duly endorsed by the respective ASTHRDP/ERDT Project Leader.
Memo: Call for Application - 2025 MECO-TECO SSP
