5 April 2019, Calgary –  The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary has connected the Philippine Department of Science of Technology (DOST)  and the University of Alberta with the recent signing of the Collaborative Agreement on Graduate Scholarship Program Between the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the University of Alberta (UAlberta). UAlberta is a one of the Top 5 universities in Canada and among the Top 100 universities in the world.

The co-funding agreement, signed by DOST-SEI Director Dr. Josette Biyo and UAlberta’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Steven Dew, will allow DOST-SEI scholars in thesis-based doctoral and master’s programs to study and conduct research at UAlberta.   

The DOST-SEI is targeting to send as many scholars to UAlberta in order to develop a core of scientists who can support the Philippines’ S&T and industrialization programs.   On the part of UAlberta, the agreement will further enhance its internationalization program.

The PCG in Calgary opened the door for the DOST-SEI and UAlberta’s partnership. 

Consul General Gilberto Asuque and Deputy Consul General Zaldy Patron met with the officials of UAlberta on 7 September 2018 and followed it up with meetings with DOST-SEI officials on 22 November 2018 and on 6 February 2019 in Manila. They briefed both parties about the opportunities for collaboration that would be mutually beneficial for them.