The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Council for Advance Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) announce the search for 2010 Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation in Advanced Science and Technology.
The awards are given in recognition of scholarly work which contributes significantly to S & T knowledge to be applied for the development of the country. The search is open to all MS and PhD graduates in the following areas: Biology and related fields (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry), Chemistry/Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science/Information Technology, Earth Sciences/Space Technology Applications, Materials Science, Microelectronics and Mechatronics.
The Cash prizes are as follows:
| Outstanding Thesis | Outstanding Dissertation | |
| Winner per Discipline | PhP 60,000.00 | PhP 75,000.00 |
| Adviser (Winner) | 15,000.00 | 25,000.00 |
| Finalists (2) | 10,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
The general guidelines, criteria for the selection of winners and nomination forms for the said awards may be viewed / downloaded at the PCASTRD website at http://www.pcastrd.dost.gov.ph. Deadline for submission of entries is on 31 August 2010. (DOST IX PRESS RELEASE)
