Who can apply?

The applicant must:

• Be a Filipino citizen
• Not be more than 25 years old
• Be a Full-time HS student, can be individual or group with a maximum of 5 members, involved in research/ innovation activities and currently enrolled in the sending institution within the duration of the project
• Undertake research aligned with the PCIEERD priority programs
• Not a previous YIP Grantee

The mentor must:

• Be a faculty from the same sending institution;
• With background/expertise on the proposed study/project

What we're looking for?

Young and talented high school students who has an innovative research idea that possesses the following:

1. The research area must be within the PCIEERD sectoral priority areas / HNRDA and must fall under at least one of the DOST-PCIEERD Priority Programs below:
   
   

   Providing S&T Interventions for Resilient and Sustainable Communities
   Energy Transportation Utilities Environment Sector (Solid, Air, Water Quality) Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Sector Construction Convergence of Emerging Technologies (Smart Cities) Human Security COVID 19 related initiatives

   Providing S&T Interventions for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness
   Food Sector Textile Sector Agro-industrial processing Sector Chemical and biological Sector Creative Industries - Footwear and Furniture, Game, Film and Animation Metals and Engineering Minig and Minerals Industry 4.0

   Enabling/Development of Core Technologies
   Advanced Materials Electronics ICT Innovations Artificial Intelligence Data Science Unmanned Vehicle Systems Nanotechnology Optics and Photonics Space Technology Applications Quantum Computing



2. The work must exhibit innovation or generation of new knowledge;
3. The research must address any current/pressing national problem;
4. The research must produce at least one of the 6Ps as output.

How to apply?

1. All proposals should be submitted through the e-Proposals submission facility https:// dpmis.dost.gov.ph from 01-30 June 2022. The closing date for the submission of full-blown proposals is on 30 June 2022 at 5:00 PM. A notification will be issued to eligible entities whose proposals have been evaluated and shortlisted on or before 25 July 2022. Announcement of approved proposals is on 24 August 2022.

1. Content of e-Proposals
   • Letter of Intent/Request and Endorsement: Together with the application/proposal, DOST-PCIEERD requires submission of a formal letter of intent from the applicant and an endorsement from the authorized head of organization (you may attach it as part of your submission in the DPMIS).
   
   
   • The authorized head of the organization will also be the principal signatory of their organization for the research agreement award. The letter of Intent and Endorsement Letter should be addressed to:
     
     

     DR. ENRICO C. PARINGIT
     Executive Director
     Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
     Research abd Development (PCIEERD)
     Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
     5th Level, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound
     Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City

   • Proposal Format: Applicants shall follow the DOST GIA Proposal Format – Non R&D which will be accomplished in the e-Proposal portal at dpmis.dost.gov.ph.
     
     
     1. Project Title - The title should reflect the specific capability development activity being proposed.
     2. Project Leader - refers to a project’s principal researcher/implementer.
     3. Implementing Agency - the Department/College/institution/organization of the Project Leader.
     4. Cooperating Agency/ies - refers to the agency/ies that support/s the project by participating in its implementation as collaborator, co-grantor, committed adopter of resulting technology, or potential investor in technology development.
     5. Site/s of Implementation - location/s where the project will be conducted. Indicate municipality, district, province, and region.
     6. Project Duration – specific dates that the project will be undertaken (month/year)
     7. Total Project Cost - reflects the necessary support needed for Personnel Services, Maintenance and Operations, Equipment. Specific HRDP/IDP program has different allowable expense items.
     8. Funding Source – specific funding source, including counterpart funds.
     9. Project Description - formally written declaration of the project and its idea and context to explain the goals and objectives to be reached and other relevant information that explains the need for the project and aims to describe the amount of work planned for implementation; refers to a simple explanation or depiction of the project that can be used as communication material.
     10. Significance - refers to the alignment to national S&T priorities, strategic relevance to national development and sensitivity to Philippine political context, culture, tradition and gender and development. VIII. Review of Literature Refers to the following: (a) related research that have been conducted, state-of-the-art or current technologies from which the project will take off; (b) scientific/technical merit; (c) results of related research conducted by the same Project Leader, if any; (d) Prior Art Search, and; (e) other relevant
     11. Objectives Statements of the general and specific purposes to address the problem areas of the project.
     12. Methodology - Discuss here the following: (a) variables or parameters to be measured and evaluated or analyzed; (b) treatments to be used and their layout; (c) experimental procedures and design; (d) statistical analysis; (e) evaluation method and observations to be made, strategies for implementation (Conceptual/Analytical framework).
     13. Technology Roadmap (if applicable) A visual document that communicates the plan for technology. It is a flexible planning technique to support strategic and long-range planning by matching short- and long-term goals to specific technology solutions.
     14. Expected Outputs (6Ps) - Deliverables of the project based on the 6Ps metrics (Publication, Patent/Intellectual Property, Product, People Service, Place and Partnership, and Policy) and if applicable, defined as:
         1. Publications - published aspect of the research, or the whole of it, in a scientific journal or conference proceeding for peer review, or in a popular form. There should be definite identification of target publications (journal name, article title, authors), even at the proposal stage. At the monitoring stage, the percentage completion should be standardized (manuscript prepared, submitted, under review, revised, accepted). At the project end, the acknowledgment by publisher of the article manuscript submission should be provided
         2. Policy - science-based policy crafted and adopted by the government or academe as a result of the study. The kind of policy issuance/s should be identified (RAs, DAO, MC even city/muni ordinance if that is where it would be applicable) and should be written in a manner consistent with what these policies would look like. These should not be just white papers loosely circulated. It should be sent to target agencies/offices for consideration.
         3. People services - people or groups of people, who receive technical knowledge and training. At the end of the project, the actual names of students involved should be indicated including degrees attained, papers written etc.
         4. Partnerships - linkage forged because of the study. MOAs/MOUs and letters of support should be submitted as supporting evidence/s.
         5. Patents Patent/Intellectual Property - proprietary invention or scientific process for potential future profit. At the end of the project, the applications submitted to IPOPhil must be attached in the report.
         6. Product invention with a potential for commercialization.
     15. Work Plan – specific activity to be undertaken per month to produce the promised results to attain the objectives of the project.
     16. Project Management - details on both the technical and administrative side of the project should be clearly indicated, including the sustainability plan to ensure continuity of the project amidst financial, social and environmental risks, including post-project implementation, if applicable.
     17. Supplementary Files or other Attachments - These include related information on the proposed program/project like, resumes or curriculum vitae, support letters from relevant agencies/organizations, market supply/demand projections, and letter of intent & endorsement and others documents which is needed for the proposal submitted. These can be submitted through the e-Proposals submission in DPMIS for this CFP as attachments. The following documents are required to be submitted as attachments:
         1. Endorsement of the Head of Agency
         2. Workplan - describe specific activities and/or methods to be undertaken and estimated timeline for each task.
         3. Project Team Information – Short description of the roles of each project staff, expertise/qualifications, and staff knowledge using DOST - PCIEERD Form J. The Applicant may want to expound on how the manpower resources can be obtained to successfully achieve the goals of the proposed project.
         4. Letter of Intent/Letter of Cooperation from interested adopters of the project results (specifying role/s and monetary/in-kind contribution in the project) (if any)

How we will assess your application?

A. Review and Selection Process

Only proposals that meet the criteria set forth under YIP Guidelines PCIEERD AO No. 2021-003 s.2021 will be evaluated. Applicants should directly and explicitly address these criteria as part of their proposal submission. The research/work must:

1. Within the PCIEERD sectoral priority areas / HNRDA and falls under at least one of the DOST-PCIEERD Priority Programs:
   • Providing S&T Interventions for Resilient and Sustainable Communities
   • Providing S&T Interventions for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness
   • Enabling/Development of Core Technologies
2. Exhibit innovation or generation of new knowledge; or address special concern and not a duplication with existing or completed projects or technologies;
3. Produce at least one of the 6Ps as output, preferably a product or patent.

The proposal will be subjected to the following screening process:

1. Initial screening and shortlisting to be conducted by PCIEERD-HRIDD
2. PCIEERD-HRIDD to endorse the shortlisted applications to the Technical Panel
3. Shortlisted applicants to present their project proposal to the Technical Panel
4. Review of the shortlisted proposals/applications and selection of finalist (maximum of 15) will be done by the Technical Panel
5. Confirmation of final grantees to be approved by the PCIEERD Management Team
6. Announcement of the grantees to be done by PCIEERD HRIDD

Other Factors

The PCIEERD Management Team, based on the rankings and preliminary recommendation of the PCIEERD-HRIDD evaluation team and Technical Panel, will make final funding decisions. In making the final funding decisions, the Approving Authorities may also consider programmatic priorities and geographic diversity of grants.

Contact

DOST-PCIEERD Project Managers are available to provide appropriate assistance to potential applicants interested in competing for this Call for Proposals. This may include assistance to potential applicants in determining eligibility of the applicant or the applicant’s proposed project for funding, questions about administrative issues relating to the submission of a proposal, and clarifications on the announcement.

Contacts:
Human Resources and Institution Development Division (HRIDD)
Dr. Ruby Raterta – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ms. Marie Christie B. Santos – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Engr. Lynnel C. Olpot – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ms. Ederlyn L. Rogelio – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ms. Annaliza Monterey – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional Information

The mentor should register in the DPMIS and input the proposal together with the necessary documentary requirements.

This year’s call will be solely for High School levels only. Undergraduate levels may submit their proposal to the PCIEERD Human Resource Development Program – Facilities and Laboratory Assistance Grant (FLAG) https://bit.ly/2022HRDPCFP.

List any supporting documents you will provide

All proposals together with the following documentary requirements should be submitted in the DPMIS by the mentor on or before the set deadline:

1. Letter of Intent
2. Endorsement of the agency head
3. Gender and Development (GAD) Score
4. Scientific Basis/Theoretical Framework
5. DOST Form 2 - Detailed Project Proposal
6. DOST Form 4 - Project Line-Item-Budget
7. DOST Form 5 - Workplan
8. DOST Form 11 - List of Personnel Involved
9. YIP Application Form
10. Curriculum Vitae of Students and Mentor

List any related content links

YIP Guidelines - https://bit.ly/YIPGuidelines

DOST GIA Guidelines - https://bit.ly/DOSTGIAGuidelines

DPMIS - https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/

DOST Templates and Forms - https://bit.ly/YIPApplicationForms

DPMIS Tutorial Video - https://bit.ly/DPMISTutorialVideo

PCIEERD YIP Research Tips - https://bit.ly/YIPResearchTips