Who can apply?

Any public and private universities and colleges, Research and Development Institutes(RDIs), R&D Consortia, non-profit laboratories, other public or private non- profit S&T institutions located in the Philippines with proven competence may apply for GIA support of DOST and DOST-PCIEERD and its grant-giving units, provided that projectsfall under the specific research areas with overall goal to benefit Filipinos. Non-profit S&T organizations are those, which: (1) are operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, or similar purposes in the public interest; and (2) are not organized primarily for profit. Non-profit organizations engaged in lobbying activities are noteligible to apply.

What we're looking for?

Proposals to be submitted and or funded under this announcement must demonstrate the advancement of Science and Technology, alignment to government’s economic policy direction and fall under at least one of the DOST-PCIEERD Priority Programs identified in Annex B.

Eligible costs

Except for projects involving public good, the applicant’s organization shall provide at least 15% counterpart funding, in cash or in kind, while the remaining cost shall be covered under the Grant. Only eligible and allowable costs may be used for counterpart fund and/or in-kind contribution (ex. utility costs, office space rental,etc.), as determined by DOST-PCIEERD. The proposal must describe how the applicant will provide the counterpart fund/in-kind contribution and the role that the Grant will play in the overall project.

The requested budget shall be itemized following the DOST Form 4-Project Line-Item Budget. The grant may cover the partial or full cost of the project, both direct and indirect costs which shall include personnel services, maintenance and other operating expenses, and capital outlay that are an integral part of the project. All expenditure items shall be in accordance with the Unified Account Code Structure(UACS) and relevant provisions as shown in Section IX, B. Line Item Budget Preparation of AO 011 series of 2020 Revised Guidelines for the Grants-in-aid Program of the Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies.

Capital or infrastructure expenditure is not an eligible cost under the Grant as well as fees and/or stipends associated with Master and PhD studentships.'

How to apply?

Applications should be submitted through the DOST PCIEEERD Concept Proposal System(eProposal System) https://capsuleproposals.pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/auth/login from 8:00 am of March 1, 2024 to 5:00 pm of March 15,2024.

Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered.  Applicants are encouraged to leave enough time for proposal inputting in the eProposal System before this date.

When submitting your application, please follow these steps:

1. Log-in to PCIEERD E-Proposal System
2. Input Registered and Verified Email and Password
3. Fill out required fields
4. Submit

The following will automatically be disapproved:

1. Proposals from organizations that are not qualified to submit during this Call;
2. Proposals outside the priority areas of the Council; and
3. Proposals not submitted through the DOST PCIEERD eProposal System

Documents Required

As a summary, your application should include the following documents.

1. DOST Program Concept Proposal Form
2. DOST Project Concept Proposal Form

Document Summaries

1. DOST Program Concept or DOST Project Proposal Format

Applicants shall follow the DOST Concept Program Proposal Format which will be accomplished in the PCIEERD eProposal system:https://capsuleproposals.pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/auth/login

The manual for submission is accessible through the link:http://tinyurl.com/PCIEERDeProposalSystemManual

Example of a DOST Concept Program Proposal Format:

1. Concept Program Proposal Summary Information
   1. Program Title
   2. Program Duration
   3. Estimated Budgetary Requirement
   4. Principal Research (Question to be Addressed by the Program (maximum ofPrincipal Research (Question to be Addressed by the Program (maximum of 100 words)
   5. Program Leader
2. Program Proposal

4. Program Summary (Please briefly describe your proposed research project ensuring the clarity of the scientific rationale; the deficit, needs, gaps or problems tobe addressed; significance of the research and the solutions/benefits that it will offer; and relevance to the Philippine context. Include basis of problem identification (i.e.,roadmap, value chain, industry request, etc.). Explicitly identify the objectives of the project and its target accomplishments and outputs. (Maximum of 1,500 words).

  Example of a DOST Concept Project Proposal Format:

1. Concept Project Proposal Summary Information
   1. Project Title
   2. Project Duration (in months)
   3. Estimated Budgetary Requirement
   4. Principal Research Question to be Addressed
2. Project Leader Profile

III. Project Profile

(6) Project Summary - (Please briefly describe your proposed research project ensuring the clarity of the scientific rationale; the deficit, needs .gaps or problems to be addressed; significance of the research and the solutions/benefits that it will offer; and relevance to the Philippine context. Include basis of problem identification (i.e., roadmap, value chain, industry request, etc.). Explicitly identify the objectives of the project and its target accomplishments and outputs, (maximum of 1,500 words)

How we will assess your application

A. Review and Selection Process

The Capsule proposals shall be evaluated according to the following:

Needs - State the research problem and significance of the project to the current needs ofthe country

Solutions: The research must also include compelling solutions. (What is the proposed solution? Would it satisfy important needs? How would it satisfy the needs?)

Differentiation: Technologies from the research proposal must make differentiation from the current/available technologies. (Compare with competitive or substitute solutions/technology, what is the differentiation of what is being proposed? What are itsadvantages? Its Unique features?)

Benefits - The benefits from the research proposal must be taken into consideration.(What are the benefits that can be perceive/receive after using the solution?)

Contact

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

Energy and Utilities Systems Sectors:Energy and Utilities Systems Sectors:

Engr. Nonilo A. Pena, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Industry Sectors:

Ms. Mary Grace Buenavides This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Emerging Technologies Sectors:

Ms. Edna C. Nacianceno, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Concerns:

Environment; Creative- Footwear, Furniture, Jewely, Heritage Innovation Program

Ms. Mary Grace G. Buenavides

Creative-animation, game, and film

Ms. Edna C. Nacianceno

DRR-CCA

Engr. Nonilo A. Pena

Science Communication Sector

Mr. Mark Ivan Roblas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For general inquiries related to the Call Guidelines, the applicant may contact:

Ms. Grace F. Estillore, Policy Coordination This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional Information for the submission of Full-Blown Proposals

PCIEERD Eligibility Criteria Checklist

PCIEERD Management Team (PMT) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Technical Panel (TP) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Governing Council (GC) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

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References for PCIEERD-supported projects:

http://projects.pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/library/annual-reports

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/supported-programs-projects/supported-programs-and-projects/on-going-projects

https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/supported-programs-projects/supported-programs-and-projects/completed-projects

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[AO 011 series of 2020] Revised Guidelines for the Grants-in-aid Program of the Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies

[AO 13 S. 2021] Amendment to DOST Administrative Order No. 011, Series of 2020,[AO 13 S. 2021] Amendment to DOST Administrative Order No. 011, Series of 2020,otherwise known as the "Guidelines for the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Program of the Departmentof Science and Technology (DOST) and its Agencies"

[AO 17 S. 2021] Amendment to DOST Administrative Order No. 011, Series of 2020,[AO 17 S. 2021] Amendment to DOST Administrative Order No. 011, Series of 2020,otherwise known as the "Guidelines for the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Program of the Departmentof Science and Technology (DOST) and its Agencies"

DPMIS – Proposal Submission Guide

PCIEERD Sectoral Roadmaps: https://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/library/road-maps