The Balik Scientist Program (BSP) for 2008, a program of DOST to encourage overseas Filipino scientists and technicians to return in the Philippines is now accepting applications. An awardee for the long-term program will be entitled to, among others, roundtrip airfare for him, his spouse and two minor dependents, reimbursement of freight expenses, housing and grants-in-aid for approved R&D projects. A short-term program awardee will be given free roundtrip economy airfare and a daily subsistence allowance of US$150 a day.

Interested applicants may contact the Department of Science and Technology at telephone no. (632) 837-2940, (632) 837-2071 extension 2030 or 2049, e-mail bsp@dost.gov.ph or balikscientist@yahoo.com or write to Balik Scientist Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines.

For more info, please visit this link: http://bsp.dost.gov.ph/