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 projects fall 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 not eligible to apply. 

For a particular Call priority, private company with relevant competency can also submit proposal and qualification requirements*.  

What we're looking for?

Proposals submitted for funding under this announcement must demonstrate advancements in Science and Technology, alignment with the government’s economic policy direction, and relevance to the DOST-RETF Priority Areas below: 

1. Integrated RE Information and Mapping System 

2. Local Market Assessment of PV Modules 

3. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production 

Eligible costs 

Except for projects involving public goods, 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 Project Management Information System (DPMIS System) https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/index.php from 8:00 am of July 15, 2024, to 5:00 pm of August 02, 2024.  

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

When submitting your application, please follow these steps: 

1. Register to DPMIS  

2. Input your personal information, user, and password. 

3. Select your preferred Call for Proposal, Type (R&D Project), and Proposal Classification. Click the Save and Next button 

4. Input your proposal details. Read the Notes and Instructions in each field before proceeding. Fill-up the contents as required. 

5. Accomplish the Line-Item Budget. 

6. Add your project team members. 

7. Check the Read Me First section before proceeding. Upload the mandatory (green texts) and additional supplementary files (if needed) by clicking the assigned button at the upper right part of the page. 

8. Summary of the encoded details from Steps 3 to 7. Review the contents. 

9. Review the DOST Terms and Conditions, if you are satisfied with all the details, click accept, then click the Confirm and Submit button at the bottom of the page. 

10. An email notification will be sent upon successful submission. You may use the Proposal Code to track the status of your proposal. 

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 Project Management Information System 

Documents Required  

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

1. Curriculum Vitae 

2. Endorsement of the Agency Head 

3. Gender and Development (GAD) Score 

4. Scientific Basis/Theoretical Framework 

5. Workplan   

All project proposals to be submitted under the priority areas should include a complete turnover of project output to the intended end-users, including equipment and training of end-users within the project implementation period. For technology/product project outputs for commercialization or public goods for deployment, the commercialization path and/or product deployment plan shall be incorporated in the proposal including sustainability plan, as necessary.   

DPMIS User Manual: https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/index.php/transparency/downloads/category/4-user-manual 

How we will assess your application

A. Review and Selection Process  

Only applications/proposals form Eligible Entities that meet the Eligibility/Qualification Requirements as stipulated in the PCIEERD Administrative Order No. 2021-008 “Guidelines on Project Proposal Evaluation”. 

Applicants found ineligible for funding consideration as a result of the threshold eligibility review will be notified within 40 working days of ineligibility determination. 

All applications/proposals will be screened and evaluated by the EUSTDD. Only those qualified will be endorsed to the PCIEERD Management Team for final recommendation/approval. 

Contact

DOST-PCIEERD Project Managers can 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. 

Contacts:  

Energy and Utilities Systems Technology Development Division (EUSTDD):  

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

Ms. Rachel R. Habana, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Engr. Julius L. Mayorga, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Engr. Gracelene M. Balverde, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Engr. Sheralaine T. Briones, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Additional Information

PCIEERD Eligibility Criteria Checklist

PCIEERD Technical Panel (TP) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Management Team (PMT) Evaluation Criteria/Scoresheet

PCIEERD Governing Council (GC) Criteria/Scoresheet

List of supporting documents

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-proj ects/completed-projects

List any related content links

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

PCIEERD AO 008 series of 2021 Guidelines on Project Proposal Evaluation 

For Private Company

Additional submission of qualification requirements: 

1. Up-to-date Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) registration, or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) registration certificate, or other authenticated copy of latest Articles of Cooperation and other related legal documents 

2. Co-signer Statement (if applicable) 

3. Copy of latest Income Tax Return 

4. Mayors permit where the business is located 

5. Audited Financial Statement for the past three (3) years preceding the date of project implementation or in case of those with operations of less than 3 years, for the years in operation and proof of previous implementation of similar projects (or in the case of start-ups, at least for one (1) year. 

6. Document showing that NGO/PO has equity to 20 percent of the total project cost, which shall be in the form of labor, land for the project site, facilities, equipment and the lake, to be used in the project 

7. Disclosure of other related business, if any 

8. List and/or photographs of similar projects previously completed, if any, indicating the source of funds for implementation 

9. Sworn affidavit of secretary of the NGO/PO that none of its incorporators, organizers, directors, or officers is an agent of or related by consanguinity or affinity up to fourth civil degree to the official of the agency authorized to process and/or approved the proposed MOA, and release of funds. 

10. For CSOs, compliance with regulations as required by the General Appropriations Act (GAA) pertaining to fund transfer to Civil Society Organizations. 

11. For Foundations, DOST certification as accredited by the Science and Technology Foundation Unit