Executive Summary Myanmar May 2015 Mahidol

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Executive Summary Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building Initiative for ASEAN

Brief Project Description:

The Norwegian Embassy of Thailand in collaboration with Mahidol

University have agreed to offer full scholarships for postgraduate studies (60

Master and 40 Doctoral scholarships) in 4 areas to Myanmar and ASEAN

citizens as a measure to strengthen the process of capacity building in these

countries. Under this scholarship project, qualified candidates will be enrolled

in postgraduate study programmes at Mahidol University in Thailand in the

following priority fields, including;

a) life science and health;

b) social and population science;

c) human rights, peace studies and disability studies; and

d) environmental science and engineering

Target Group:

The main target groups include faculty members in public universities

and government officials in public sector. In addition, workforce in the related

non-governmental or private institutions that play important role in the

country development is also eligible to apply under this scholarship scheme.

Candidates from rural areas, persons with disability, female workforce will also

be given a strong consideration towards enrollment.

Areas of Study and Alloted Scholarships:

Postgraduate Level Areas of Scholarship Number of

Scholarship

Masters Degree

Programmes

(60 scholarships)

life-science and health 20

social and population

science 22

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Postgraduate Level Areas of Scholarship Number of

Scholarship

Masters Degree

Programmes

(60 scholarships)

human rights, peace

studies and disability

studies

13

environmental sciences

and engineering 5

Doctoral Degree

Programmes

(40 scholarships)

life-science and health 18

social and population

science 14

human rights, peace

studies and disability

studies

4

environmental sciences

and engineering 4

Total 100

* Note: Detailed information on the courses offered in each area appears in Annex 1: Programme Summary for Myanmar (Norway 2015-2016)

Student Enrollment:

The process of student enrolment will be conducted in 2 consecutive

academic year starting from August 2015 to December 2016. Both active and

passive recruitment will be implemented. For active recruitment, Mahidol

University will conduct active recruitment from its academic network. In

addition, a formal announcement through the Embassy, Mahidol University

and the Faculty of Graduate School websites as well as other regular

channels of communication will be implemented. The admission criteria will

be set forth by the University and the Admission Committee of each

participating programme. In addition to the usual application process, on-site

recruitment and/or interviews may also be conducted, if necessary. The

project aims to start enrolling students in August 2015 for both Masters and

Doctoral programmes.

3 Application Process

Eligible candidates can either communicate with the programme

director or programme secretary and submit all required documentation

directly to the programme or apply online via:

www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/norway2015-2016 . Please visit the Faculty of

Graduate Studies website to learn more about the programme curriculum

and special requirements at www.grad.mahidol.ac.th. The general eligibility

criteria and required documentation are in Annex II.

Duration of Study:

For the majority of Masters programmes offered in Mahidol University,

the duration of study is within 24 months for full-time enrollment. Certain

programme may require shorter time, such as the Master of Primary Health

Care Management. Candidates are advised to check the programme

curriculum and syllabi for additional information on coursework and

dissertation requirements. The doctoral degree programme normally requires

3 years of full-time study. In order to complete a doctoral degree, students

are required to obtain at least GPA 3.5, publish an article in an internationally-

refereed journal and complete a doctoral dissertation in topics contributing

to the development of the candidates home country. Students will also be

encouraged to conduct some parts of research fieldworks in their respective

home countries provided that the research design can be geared towards

that direction.

Scholarship Coverage: The scholarship is inclusive of the followings:

Items Estimation (*subject to change)

Tuition fees/ educational

fees/research and thesis fees

As indicated in the programme

structure/study plan

Application and registration fees 2,000 baht/person

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Items Estimation (*subject to change)

Monthly allowance Masterss: 15,000 baht/month x 24

months

Doctoral: 15,000 baht/month x 36

months

Other miscellaneous expenses 40,000 baht/person (inclusive of 1

round-trip airfare, visa, health

insurance books and others)

*Note: monthly allowance will be reduced in half during the fieldworks in students respective home countries.

Operating Organisation:

Mahidol University is a public, autonomous university which receives

partial funding from the Royal Thai Government. Originated in 1888 from the

first hospital in Thailand, Mahidol University has now become the top university

of Thailand with over 3,600 academicians, 28,000 students & over 600 degree

& non-degree programmes offered. The university strength ranges from life

sciences & medicine, social & population sciences, arts/humanities and basic

& applied sciences. Mahidol University is ranked at number 1st in Thailand and

42nd in Asia (overall ranking). Mahidol University is a proud member of the

ASEAN University Network (AUN).

Mahidol University has served as a leading training hub for human

capacity development through various types & length of non-degree and

degree programmes for ASEAN region since 1980's. The university also houses

8 World Health Organisaton Collaborating Centers (WHO-CC) along with

various Secretariat Offices of important regional networks such as SEAMEO-

TROPMED.

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Annex I: Programmes offered under Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building

Initiative for ASEAN (Norway 2015-2016)

Fac./Inst./College Programme Quota

Group 1: Life Science and Health (M=20 D=18)

Faculty of Nursing Master of Nursing Science Programme (International Programme) 2

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital (Nursing)

Master of Nursing Science Programme (International Programme) 2

Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital

Ph.D. in Nursing (International Programme) 3

Institute of Nutrition

Master(5) M.Sc. in Food Science for Nutrition (International Programme) 5

Master of Science Programme in Nutrition and Dietetics (International Programme)

Faculty of Medical Technology (2)

Ph.D. in Medical Technology (International Programme) 2

Faculty of Tropical Medicine

Master (3) M.C.T.M. (International Programme)

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M.C.T.M. in Tropical Pediatrics (International Programme)

M.Sc. in School Health (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Tropical Medicine (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Biomedical and Health Informatics (International Programme)

Doctoral (3) Ph.D. in Tropical Medicine (International Programme) 3

Ph.D. in Clinical Tropical Medicine (International Programme)

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Physical Therapy Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (International Programme) 2

ASEAN Institute for Health Development

Master of Primary Health Care Management (International Programme) 1

Institute of Molecular Biosciences

Doctoral(2) Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (International Programme) 2

Ph.D. in Neuroscience (International Programme)

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital

Master (1) M.Sc. in Medical Epidemiology (International Programme) 1

Doctoral (1) Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology (International Programme) 1

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Master (1) M.Sc. in Immunology (International Programme)

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M.Sc. In Pharmacology (International Programme)

M.Sc. In Medical Physiology(International Programme)

M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International Programme)

M.Sc. In Medical Microbiology (International Programme)

Doctoral (1) Ph.D. in Immunology (International Programme)

1 Ph.D. in Medical Physiology (International Programme)

Ph.D. in Pharmacology (International Programme)

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Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Doctoral (1) Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy (International Programme)

1 Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International Programme)

Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology (International Programme)

Faculty of Dentistry

Master (1) M.Sc. in Oral Biology (International Programme)

1 M.Sc. in Dentistry (International Programme) Major in Community Dentistry

M.Sc. in Dentistry (International Programme) Major in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

M.Sc. in Dentistry (International Programme) Major in Pediatric Dentistry

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M.Sc. in Dentistry (International Programme) Major in Oral Medicine

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Dental Biomaterials Science (International Programme) 1

Ph.D. in Oral Biology (International Programme)

Faculty of Science

Master (4) M.Sc. in Anatomy and Structural Biology (International Programme)

4

M.Sc.in Biotechnology (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Pathobiology (International Programme)

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Faculty of Science

Master (4) M.Sc. in Forensic Science (International Programme)

4

M.Sc. in Pharmacology (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Environmental Biology (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Biochemistry (International Programme)

Doctoral (2) Ph.D. in Microbiology (International Programme) 2

Ph.D. in Biology (International Programme)

Molecular Medicine Inter Faculty Member (SC/DT/RA/TM)

Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine (International Programme) 1

Group 2: Social & Population Science (M=22 D=14)

College of Religious Studies

Master (2) M.A. in Religious Studies (International Programme) 2

Doctoral (1) Ph.D. in Religious Studies (International Programme) 1

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Master (5) M.A. in Health Social Science (International Programme) 2

M.A. in Educational Management (International Programme) 3

Doctoral(5) Ph.D. in Health Social Science

(International Programme) 2

Ph.D. in Educational Management (International Programme) 3

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Institute for Population and Social Research

Master (8) M.A. in Population and Reproductive Health Research (International Programme)

8

M.A. in Population and Social Gerontology (International Programme)

Doctoral (6) Ph.D. in Demography (International Programme) 6

Institute for Innovative Learning

Master (7) M.Sc. in Science and Technology Education (International Programme) 7

Doctoral (2) Ph.D. in Science and Technology Education (International Programme) 2

Group: 3: Human Rights & peace Studies and Disability Studies (M=13 D=4)

Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies

Master(4) M.A. in Human Rights (International Programme) 4

Doctoral(2) Ph.D. in Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Programme) 2

Ratchasuda College

Master (9) M.Ed. in Education for Persons with Special Needs (Special Programme) 2

M.A. in Rehabilitation Science for Persons with Disabilities (Regular Programme) 4

M.A. in Disability Studies (International Programme) 3

Doctoral (2) Ph.D. in Quality of Life Development for Persons with Disabilities (Special Programme)

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Group 4: Environmental Science and Engineering (M=5 D=4)

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources

Master (2) M.Sc. In Environmental Management and Technology (International Programme) 2

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources

Doctoral (3) Ph.D. in Environment and Resource Studies (International Programme) 3

Faculty of Engineering

Master (2) M.Eng. in Civil Engineering (International Programme) 2

M.Eng. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (International Programme)

Doctoral (1) Ph.D. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (International Programme)

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Faculty of Science

Master (1) M.Sc. in Biotechnology (International Programme)

1

M.Sc.in Environmental Biology (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Plant Science (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Chemistry (International Programme)

M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (International Programme)

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Annex II: General Eligibility Criteria and Required Documentation

1. Completed Application Forms: comprised with Form A : Application Form Form B : Background and Proposed Field of Study Form C : Recommendation Forms (directly submitted by at least

2 referees)

2. Two copies of Degree Certificate (with officially certified English translation)

3. Two copies of Academic Transcript (with officially certified English

translation)

4. Two copies of Recent Photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm)

5. Two copies of Passport

6. Two copies of TOEFL or IELTS

(For Doctoral Programme) - a TOEFL score of at least 500, TOEFL computer-based score of 173,

TOEFL Internet-based score of 61, or IELTS score of 5.5. or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

(For Masters Programme)

- a TOEFL score of at least 480 TOEFL computer-based score of 157, TOEFL Internet-based score of 54 or IELTS score of 4.5 or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Notes The test date must be within previous 2 years before application date Applicant who obtained a valid English score must submit an official score certificate along with your application. Otherwise, your English score will not be considered. Detail of English Competency Standard for Admission: ttp://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/engstandard2553_en.php 7. Two copies of Curriculum Vitae

8. Two copies of Concept paper/ research proposal (recommended for all

applicants)

9. Two copies of Current bank statement/ Scholarship letter (if any)

10. Two copies of other documents, which may be requested by each

programme (such as letter of work experience / professional license /

related certificates and awards)

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Important Note:

1. The admission process will be completed with fill-in application forms of A, B and C with all required documents as mentioned in the checklist. Particularly, Form C must be directly submitted by your referees.

2. There are two choices to submit your application documents:

Email completed application forms with all documents to [email protected] (.PDF format are preferred) Mail completed application forms with all documents to the following address:

3. We will contact and send the formal letter of acceptation together with

Form D (Certificate of Health) to you after your application has been successfully approved to our programme.

4. To complete the application, the non-refundable application fee of 500.00 THB must be paid via credit card:

Visa Master Card

5. Your application will be completed and continued once your payment has been officially verified by the bank.

6. Application with incomplete application form, documents and uncertified

certificates may not be considered.

Student Admission Section, Faculty of Graduate Studies,

Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, 73170

THAILAND

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, THAILAND Phone: +66 (0) 2441 9129, (0) 2441 4125 ext 208-210, Fax: +66 (0) 2441 9129 Email: [email protected]; URL : http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS (please mark at each item) I have already attached the following required documents to complete my application:

Completed Application Forms: comprised with Form A : Application Form

Form B : Background and Proposed Field of Study

Form C : Recommendation Forms (directly submitted by at least 2 referees)

Two copies of Degree Certificate (with officially certified English translation) Two copies of Academic Transcript (with officially certified English translation) Two copies of Recent Photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm) Two copies of Passport Two copies of TOEFL or IELTS (For Doctoral Program)

- a TOEFL score of at least 500, TOEFL computer-based score of 173, TOEFL Internet-based score of 61, or IELTS score of 5.5. or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

(For Masters Program)

- a TOEFL score of at least 480 TOEFL computer-based score of 157, TOEFL Internet-based score of 54 or IELTS score of 4.5 or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Notes The test date must be within previous 2 years before application date Applicant who obtained a valid English score must submit an official score certificate along with your application. Otherwise, your English score will not be considered. Detail of English Competency Standard for Admission: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/engstandard2553_en.php

Two copies of Curriculum Vitae Two copies of Concept paper/ research proposal (recommended for all applicants) Two copies of Current bank statement/ Scholarship letter (if any) Two copies of other documents, which may be requested by each program (such as letter of work experience /

professional license / related certificates and awards)

Important Note: 1. The admission process will be completed with fill-in application forms of A, B and C with all required documents as

mentioned in the checklist. Particularly, Form C must be directly submitted by your referees. 2. There are two choices to submit your application documents:

Email completed application forms with all documents to [email protected] (.PDF format are preferred) Mail completed application forms with all documents to the following address:

Student Admission Section, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, THAILAND

3. We will contact and send the formal letter of acceptation together with Form D (Certificate of Health) to you after your

application has been successfully approved to our program.

4. To complete the application, the non-refundable application fee of 500.00 THB must be paid via credit card:

Visa Master Card

5. Your application will be completed and continued once your payment has been officially verified by the bank. 6. Application with incomplete application form, documents and uncertified certificates may not be considered.

FORM: A

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten. 2. Year should be written using the Anno Domini system. Proper nouns should be written in full and not abbreviated.

Personal data entered in this application will only be used for admission, scholarship selection purposes, and contact information such as e-mail addresses will only be used for forming related human networks after the student returns home and for sending of information by Mahidol University.

1. ADMISSION INFORMATION I wish to apply for: Level Graduate Diploma Higher Graduate Diploma Masters degree Doctorate degree

Program Code < available at http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/curriculum/index_en.php

Program Name

Faculty/ Institute

First semester Second semester Academic Year 2. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Family name) (Given name) (Middle name)

Title: Mr. Mrs. Miss Gender: Male Female Marital Status: Single Married Divorce Widowed Date of Birth: Date: Month: Year:

Nationality: Passport No: Expiry Date :

Email:

Address in Home Country:

Address:

City/Town: Country: Postcode:

Phone: Mobile: Fax Correspondence / Current Address: (if different from address in home country)

Address:


Phone: Mobile: Fax:

Paste a passport photo taken within

the previous 6 months.

Write your name and nationality at

the back of the photo.

(4.5cm x 3.5cm)

3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Educational level

Name and address of Institution

Year and Month of

Entrance and Completion

Diploma or Degree awarded / Major subject

Undergraduate Level

Name : Location:

From To

Graduate Level

Name: Location:

From To

Name: Location:

From To

* If the blank spaces above are not sufficient for the information required, please attach a separate sheet. 4. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Begin with the most recent employment, if applicable.

Name and Address of

Organization Period of

Employment Position Responsibility / Type of work

From To

From To

5.ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Evaluate your level and insert an X where appropriate in the following blank space.

Excellent Good Fair Poor

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

5.1. Is English your first language? Yes No 5.2. Is English the main language spoken in your home? Yes No 5.3. Were your studies at university conducted in English? Yes No 5.4. Have you taken any English proficiency test in the last 2 years

(TOEFL / IELTS)?

Yes No

Name of the test*

Test Date

Earned Score:

* Please add certificate of English profiency test

6. PROFICIENCY OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Language Excellent Good Fair Poor

7. PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN APPLICANTS HOME COUNTRY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Name:

Address Number: Street:


Phone: Fax: Email:

Occupation: Relationship:

8. PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION RECORD TO THAILAND

Date Purpose of visit Entry: Return:

9. FINANCIAL RESOURCE (FOR STUDY AT MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY)

Do you get support for scholarship/grant by any organization? Yes No Name of organization: Country:

Contact person: Position:

Address:

Phone: Fax: Email:

Type of support: Tuition fees Research fees Monthly allowance Transportation Others (please specify detail): ___________________________________________

10. REFERENCE PERSONS (2 persons)

(1) Name in full & Title:

Position: Relationship:



Phone: Fax: Email:

(2) Name in full & Title:

Position: Relationship:



Phone: Fax: Email:

11. DECLARATION I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information I have supplied in this application and the documentation supporting it are correct and complete. I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or documentation relating to my application may result in cancellation of any offer of enrollment by Mahidol University.

Applicants signature:

( _______________________________________ )

Applicants name (in Roman block capitals)

Date of application: __________________


FORM: B

BACKGROUND AND PROPOSED FIELD OF STUDY 1. Name of Applicant in Roman block capitals

(Family name) (Given name) (Middle name)

2. Full name in native language:

3. Proposed study program in Mahidol University (State the outline of your major field of study on this side

and the details of your study program on the backside of this sheet in concreteness. This section will be used as one of the most important references for selection. Statement must be typewritten or written in block letters. Additional sheets of paper may be attached if necessary.)

3.1. Field of your specialization studied in the past (Be as detailed and specific as possible.)

3.2. Area of interest in Mahidol University in detail and concreteness, you can add a separate sheet if necessary.

3.3. Name of the prospective supervisor desired (this item is not necessary; this is just incase that you have already contacted the supervisor at Mahidol University)

Name: Program:

Department: Faculty:

4. State the titles or subjects of manuscript, books or papers (including graduation thesis/senior project

authored by the applicant), if any, with the name and address of the publisher and the date of publication. You can add a separate sheet if necessary.


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FORM: C

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Application for academic year________ Semester ___________ Name and title of Referee: Title: ..

First name: .. Middle name: .. Family name: .

Position: Institution/Company: Postal Address and URL: Phone Number: Fax Number: email-address:

Name of candidate: Dates of association with the candidate: - Relationship with the candidate (teacher, advisor, employer, etc.) The candidate named above is applying for admission to the Graduate Program of Mahidol University, Thailand. Candidates for the program are requested to submit letters of recommendation from two references to support application. To help us evaluate a candidates potential, we kindly ask you to fill in the enclosed form and to prepare a letter of recommendation. Please consider the candidate to be in the following percentage of students you have encountered. Please summarize your opinion of the candidates strengths and limitations in the matrix below. You will have the chance to provide a more detailed description on the next page. Thank you in advance for your kind contribution.

Evaluation 1 (outstanding)

2 (upper 5%)

3 (upper 10%)

4 (upper 20%)

5 (lower 50%)

Academic record / Background

Intellectual potential

Technical skill (if applicable)

Creativity / Originality

Perseverance towards goals

Motivation / Commitment

Emotional maturity

Social & communicative skills

Adaptability / Flexibility

Ability to work in team

Ability to work independently


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Additional information about the candidate: Please give your opinion of the candidates strengths and limitations for postgraduate study or general performances on this page (or on a separate official letterhead or a PDF file of your additional recommendation letter)

Summary Strongly recommend Recommend with confidence

Recommend Recommend with reservation Not recommended

Signature:__________________________________________________ Name:_____________________________________________________ Date:______________________________

Important Note: 1. This recommendation letter will remain confidential during the admission process and will only be

used in its procedures in admission and fellowships. 2. One of the referees would prefer to be the teacher or academic advisor in the previous educational

institute. 3. The referee is kindly requested to return this recommendation form directly to the Faculty of Graduate

Studies (FGS), MU by email to [email protected] or fax. Post (sealed envelope) can be sent through applicant.

4. Please kindly submit the recommendation letter to FGS by January, 15 for enrollment in 1st semester and by July, 15 for enrollment in 2nd semester, since otherwise the candidates application will not be valid.

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