Kagawaran ng Ugnapyang Panlabas a) Department of Foreign Affairs OFFICE OF EUROPEAN AFFAIRS 15871 12 August 2013 Dear Dr. Hartigan-Go, The DFA Office of European Affairs is pleased to forward to your good office the enclosed letter from the Embassy of Switzerland conveying information on scholarship grants of the Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships that are available for prospective Filipino scholars for the academic year 2014-2015: 1. Research scholarship for persons undertaking a PhD in their country and wishing to conduct a 12-month research with a Professor in a Swiss University or a Medical Doctor undertaking a specialization. 2. Scholarship for students wishing to undertake a PhD in one of the Swiss Universities (3 years maximum), 3. Postdoctoral scholarship for researchers holding a PhD and wishing to conduct postdoctoral research in one of the Swiss Universities (12 months), The Food and Drug Administration may wish to disseminate the information to interested parties. The deadline for the submission of application papers for the above scholarships is on 15 November 2013. The guidelines for application are also enclosed. Please accept my warm regards. Sincerely yours, JARIA | ee Assistant Secretary DR. KENNETH Y. HARTIGAN-GO Director Food and Drug Administration Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, 1300 Philippines * Tel. Mo. $34-4000 * twiutw.dfa.gov.phSchweizerische Eidgenossenschaft Confédération suisse Confederazione Svizzera Confederaziun svizra Embassy of Switzerland in Manila ‘consis —_~Philpines, Palau, Micronesia, Marshal sands ddstict Dr. Kenneth Y. HARTIGAN-GO Director Food and Drug Administration Food & Drug Administration Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang 1781 Muntinlupa ur reference: 681.7 CHADI Contact person: Diana Chan Phone: 645 4545 xt 201 Fax 845.4598 Manila, 07.08.2013 Dear Honorable Hartigan-Go, The Embassy of Switzerland is pleased to inform you that through the Swiss Federal ‘Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), the Swiss Confederation grants, each year, postgraduate excellence scholarships to foreign researchers and students, ‘The Philippines will once again r 7 fer for the academic ve ‘Scholarships are offered for 3° cycle studies only ‘a. Research scholarship for persons undertaking a PhD in their country and wishing to conduct a 12 month research with a Professor in a Swiss University or a Medical Doctor undertaking a specialization b. Ph.D. scholarship for students wishing to undertake a PhD in one of the Swiss Universities (3 years max) c. Postdoctoral scholarship for researchers holding a PhD and wishing to conduct postdoctoral research in one of the Swiss Universities (12 months) Please find attached the guidelines for each type of scholarship. We request that this Information be disseminated to your colleagues and the science scholar community. Kindly take note that the deadline for applications is on 15 November 2013. Thank you for your continued support in promoting mutual understanding between the Philippines and the Swiss Confederation. OR THE AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND Vv an shan Assistant to the Head of Mission 24th Floor, Equitable Bank Tower 13751 Paseo de Roxas .0.B0x 2068, MCPO 1260 Makati City, Metro Mana Philippines Phone: (#83 2) 845 45 45, Fax (632) 845 45 98, ‘man vertretung@eds.admin.ch, ‘run o8admin charaConfederation suisse Eeaeaton and Research EAER. Confederazione Svizzera Contederazivn svzra Oo Schweizerische Eidgenosienschaft Federal Departement of Economic Aas, Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS swiss Confederation ww Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Research Scholarships Academic year: 2014-2015 Country: Philippines = | Swiss Government Excellence Research Scholarships for foreign students ror = | The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS To enable selected applicants to undertake a Research in the realm of their PhD or their Medical specialization in one of the 10 Swiss Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the public teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied sciences rer University of Basel / University of Bern / University of Fribourg / University ‘of Geneva / University of Lausanne / University of Luceme / University of Neuchétel/ University of SGallen/ University of Zurich / University of Lugano Perens iss Federal nology Lausanne (EPFL) Cae ‘Swiss Federal Technology Zu Z) ee) Graduate Internati ies (IHEID) Cee etc lic Administration (IDHEAP) Institut universitaire Kurt Bosch er University of Applied Sciences cand / Bem University of SE Applied Sciences / University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland / ‘University of applied Sciences Eastem Switzeriand / Lucerne University of Apolied Sciences and ts / University of Applied Sciences and Arts of | Southern Switzerland / The Zorcher Fachhochschule Validity ‘The Scholarship is only valid for a full ime Research in Switzerland. Itis not valid for mixed Research (part time in Switzerland and part time in a third country) Highly qualified postgraduate researchers from all academic fields as well as young Medical Doctors 12 months maximum (non renewable) Coen) ‘The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of 1920 Swiss Francs re Exemption of the tuition fees (except for EPFL) Mandatory Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS (for non-EU or EFTA grantees only) ‘A lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees (provided at the end ofErma Bares Perrone erry eee’ Application Time Penns reser Cees een ag a999 the scholarship) ‘Special 300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship) 1 year half-fare public transportation card Counseling and various trips, dinners and sigh seeing tours organized for ‘Swiss Government Scholarship holders Master degree or equivalent University degree ‘The applicant must not be more than 35 years old at the moment of the pplication Applicants who are in Switzerland for more than 1 year at the beginning of the scholarship are not eligible Applicants must provide a letter (e-mail) from a Professor from the Swiss host institution stating that he/she is willing to supervise the Research ‘Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to'it) Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the Research Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government ‘Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship ‘The application package can be obtained by e-mail from the Swiss Embassy in Metro Manila, ‘The deadline for the submission of applications is 16.11.2013 Applications have to be submitted in 3 copies (hard copies only) Opening of the call: 12.08.2013 Application Deadiine: 16.11.2013 Selection Interview, ask: ‘Swiss Embassy Beginning of the scholarship: 16.09.2014 The FCS 2014-201 official application form (typed and printed). No handwritten forms will be accepted Copies of all university certificates and grade-sheets (all copies must be attested, and translated if originals are not in English, German, French or Italian. Atestations can be done by the University or a Goverment Officer. 2 letters of recommendation from Professors in the applicants field (use. ‘exclusively the official reference form provided with the application package) A complete research proposal (max. 5 pages), use exclusively the official research proposal form provided withthe application package A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) A full curiculum vitae with is of academic publications ‘A copy of the confirmation from a Professor atthe intended Swiss University that he/she is willing to supervise the Research Ahealth certificate (use exclusively the official health certificate provided with the application package) | A copy of the passport (main page with personal data)CENEREMMTTEEEE <> | Questions and application documents, have to be submitted at the ner ea | following address: ‘Swiss Embassy in Metro Manila 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila E-mail: man.vertretung@eda.admin.ch Tel: 0063 2 845 45 45 Web: http/www.eda.admin.cheda/en/home/reps/asia/vphi/emibman. imiSchweizerische Eidgenossenschatt Federal Departement of Economic Aas, Confederation suisse ‘Education and Research EAER Confederazione Svizzera cateeenesoes tte Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS Swiss Confederation ‘Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Postdoctoral Scholarships Academic year: 2014-2015 Country: Philippines Scholarship © | Swiss Government Excellence Postdoctoral Scholarships for foreign | researchers Cory © | The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS oes © | To enable selected applicants to undertake a Postdoctoral Research in one of the 10 Swiss Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the public teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied sciences oe | University of Basel / University of Bem / University of Friboura / University ‘of Geneva / University of Lausanne / University of Lucerne / University of ‘Neuchatel / University of St, Gallen / University of Zurich / University of ‘Lugano Fei | swiss Federal institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Pace ‘Swiss Federal institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) eT ‘Graduate Institute of international and Development Studies (IHEID) Pere etd Sc Publ ion (IDHEAP) Institut universitaire Kurt Bosch UO University of Applied Sciences Westem Switzerland / Bem University of Sea Applied Sciences / University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland / lied Sciences Eastern Switzerland / Luceme Universty of Applied Sciences and Arts / University of Applied Sciences and Arts of | Southem Switzeriand / The Zorcher Fachhochschule The Scholarship is only valid for a full time Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland. It is not valid for mixed Postdoctoral Research (part time in ‘Switzerland and part time in a third country) = | Highly qualified postdoctoral researchers from all academic fields = | 12 months (renewable maximum 6 months) roe) © | The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of 3500 Swiss Francs eerienn © | Exemption ofthe tuition fees (except for EPFL)perenne Eligibility Criteria pores ore Application eee td reer on Ty en a900 Mandatory Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS (for non-EU or EFTA. grantees only) ‘A lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees only (provided at the ‘end of the scholarship) Special 300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship) 1 year half-fare public transportation card Counseling and various trips, dinners and sigh seeing tours organized for ‘Swiss Government Scholarship holders PhD degree ‘There cannot be a gap of more than 5 years between the award of the PhD land the application deadline Applicants who are in Switzertand for more than 1 year at the beginning of the scholarship are not eligible Applicants must provide a letter (e-mail) from a Professor from the Swiss host institution stating that he/she is willing to supervise the postdoctoral research Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it) Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the Postdoctoral Research Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government ‘Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship The application package can be obtained by e-mail from the Swiss Embassy in Metro Mania, The deadline for the submission of applications is 15.11.2013 Applications have to be submitted in 3 copies (hard copies only) Opening of the call: 12.08.2013 Application Deadiine: 16.11.2013, Selection Interview, ask ‘Swiss Embassy Beginning of the scholarship: 16.09.2014 The FCS 2014-2015 official application form (typed and printed). No | handwritten forms will be accepted Copies of all university certificates and grade-sheets (all copies must be attested, and translated if originals are not in English, German, French or Italian, Attestations can be done by the University or a Government Officer. 2 letters of recommendation from Professors in the applicants field (use exclusively the official reference form provided with the application package) ‘A.complete research proposal (max. 5 pages), use exclusively the official research proposal form provided with the application package ‘A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) ‘A full curriculum vitae with list of academic publications ‘A copy of the confirmation from a Professor at the intended Swiss University that he/she is willing to supervise the Postdoctoral Research Anhealth certificate (use exclusively the official health certficate provided with the application package) A copy of the passport (main page with personal data)arenes ny for the ap ‘Questions and application documents, have to be submitted at the following address: ‘Swiss Embassy in Metro Manila 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila E-mait man.vertretung@eda.admin.ch Tet: (0083 2 845 45 45, Web: http:/www.eda.admin.chleda/en/nomelrepsiasia/vphlembman.9 Confederation suisse Contederazione Svizzera Confederaziun svizra Swiss Confederation Schweizerische Eldgenossenschaft Federal Departement of Economic Aas, Education and Research EAER. Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships PhD Scholarships Academic year: 2014-2015 Country: PI ° coor i Pees of Techn SE) Peer int and rn ippines ‘Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships for foreign students | The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS To enable selected applicants to undertake a PhD in one of the 10 Swiss Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and | public teaching and research institutes University of Basel / University of Bern / University of Fribourg / University ‘of Geneva / University of Lausanne / University of Luceme / University of ‘Neuchatel / University of St Gallen / University of Zurich / University of Lugano ‘Swiss Federal institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) Institute of internation: 31 of Public Administratic rt BOsch ment Studies il IEAP) Institut universitaire ‘The Scholarship is only valid for full ime PhD studies in Switzerland. itis ‘not valid for mixed PhD programs (part time in Switzerland and part time in a third country) Highly qualified post graduate students (in possession of the required degrees) from all academic fields | 3 yéars maximum ‘The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of 1920 Swiss Francs Exemption ofthe tuition fees (except for EPFL) Mandatory Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS (for non-EU or EFTA grantees oniy) ‘Alump sum for air fare for non-European grantees only (provided at the | end of the scholarship) ‘Special 300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship) | 1 year nat-fae public transportation card Counseling and various trips, dinners and sigh seeing tours organized for ‘Swiss Government Scholarship holdersEligibility Criteria Master degree or equivalent University degree recognized by the Swiss ere University Por The applicant must not be more than 35 years old at the moment of the application Applicants who are in Switzeriand for more than 1 year at the beginning of the scholarship are not eligible ‘Applicants must provide a letter (e-mail) from a Professor from the Swiss host institution stating that he/she is wiling to supervise the PhO In the case where the PhD is run within a structured doctoral schoo! applicants must provide an admission letter or the proof that they are being considered for admission Applicants must apply for the scholarship as well as to the chosen Swiss University. The 2 procedures are separate ones. Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the | central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it) Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the PhD studies Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government ‘Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship | The application package can be obtained by e-mail from the Swiss | Embassy in Metro Manila The deadiine for the submission of applications is 15.11.2013 | Applications have tobe subitted in 3 copies (hard copies ony) | Opening ofthe cal 12.08.2013 Coane | Application Deadline: 15.11.2013 Selection interview, ask Swiss Embassy Beginning of the scholarship: 16.09.2014 Cerreteny The FCS 2014-2015 offcial application form (typed and printed). No ocuments handwritten forms will be accepted eee Copies of all university certificates and grade-sheets (all copies must be er attested, and translated if originals are not in English, German, French or Ceeenen Italian. Attestations can be done by the University or a Government Officer ern 2 letters of recommendation from Professors in the applicants field (use fee ee exclusively the official reference form provided with the application coe package) ‘A complete research proposal (max. 5 pages), use exclusively the official research proposal form provided with the application package ‘A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) ‘A full curriculum vitae with list of academic publications ‘A copy of the confirmation from a Professor at the intended Swiss University that he/she is willing to supervise the PhD studies. In the case where the PhD is run within a structured doctoral school, a copy of the PhD ‘admission letter or a least a proof that the candidate is being considered for admission Abealth certificate (use exclusively the official health certificate provided with the application package) | A copy of the passport (main page with personal data)CAREESESTMTEMEE = | Questions and application documents, have to be submitted at the gee oct following address: ‘Swiss Embassy in Metro Manila | 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila E-mail — man.vertretung@eda.admin ch Tel: (0063 2 845 45 45 Web: http:/hwww.eda.admin.cheda/en/home/reps/asialvphl/embman. htmi