We are pleased to announce that the DOST-PCHRD is now accepting research and development (R&D) proposals for funding in 2027. The call for proposals is for specific R&D priority areas under the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA 2023-2028) and the DOST Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA), which hinges on emerging and re-emerging health concerns that can be addressed by health research and other innovative solutions.

This call encourages public and private higher education institutes, research and development institutes and other qualified S&T-based organizations to conduct applied R&D and forge collaboration by and among organizations and communities involved in health R&D.

Important dates:

Proposal Acceptance Period: Concept Proposals: March 1-15, 2025, 5 PM || Full Blown Proposals: April 5 – May 15, 2025, 5 PM

Evaluation Period: May 16 – July 22, 2025

Release of Final Decision: End of July 2025 – Early August 2025

Target Project Implementation: January 2027

***The slide image was sourced from the DOST-PCHRD R&D Proposals.

For further details please download the attached 2025 PCHRD CFP (For 2027 Funding) Details

We wish to inform you that the UP System Office of International Linkages (UP OIL) is now accepting applications for financial assistance under the COOPERATE program for the conduct of international research/creative work of graduate students and their thesis/dissertation advisers.

The deadline for the submission of applications for those scheduled for departure from July to September 2025 is on 28 February 2025.

Application is open for all the UP graduate students at the master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation stage, and UP Manila Faculty or research advisers of a graduate student.

All pertinent information on the program, such as the guidelines and requirements, are available at COOPERATE – UP Office of International Linkages.  

Should you have any questions, please email us at upm-oil@up.edu.ph.

Thank you.

Please see the attached file containing information on a funding opportunity entitled “Innovations for Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery,”  a unique collaboration among three partners, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Through this GC RFP, the partners are launching a new initiative, the Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator (Gr-ADI). Gr-ADI will bring together funders, research institutions, and industry partners to address the problem of antimicrobial resistance, now the third leading cause of death globally.

The deadline of submission is on 25 March 2025.

More info in this link: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/innovations-gram-negative-antibiotic-discovery

We are delighted to announce that the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (hereinafter referred to as the “e-ASIA JRP”) aims to develop a vibrant and collaborative research community in Science and Technology, to promote innovation in the East Asian region, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Participating Member Organizations (listed in alphabetical order)
1) Indonesia: National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
2) Japan: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
3) New Zealand: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
4) Philippines: Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD)
5) Thailand: Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research, and Innovation (PMU-B)

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Any Filipino, public, or private entity with proven competence may apply for funding support if projects fall under the specific research areas.
2. Filipino researchers should be connected with any public and private universities and colleges and Research and Development Institutes. The eligibility of the Philippine Principal Investigator shall be determined by DOST-PCIEERD based on his/her readiness in terms of technical, managerial, financial, and marketing capabilities (if necessary). As such, the proponent shall submit documents/proof of the following: credentials/proof of capability, track record, and endorsement of his/her institution, must not have any existing accountability with DOST (Department of Science and Technology) and its agencies particularly technical and financial reports, and must not have pending administrative or criminal case involving financial transactions. The Philippine Principal Investigator must possess at least a master’s degree in a relevant field.

Support

Three (3) projects could be supported under this call. Budget range of US $300,00 –
310,000 per project for three (3) years shall be provided by DOST-PCIEERD to support
the collaborative projects.

Application

Interested parties should submit their proposals using the DOST-GIA proposal format through the DOST e-proposal portal, http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph before the Closing Date on 29 March 2024, 5:00PM: Together with the proposal, DOST-PCIEERD requires submission of a formal letter of intent from the applicant and an endorsement from the authorized head of organization. The authorized head of the organization will also be the principal signatory of the organization for the research agreement award.

Evaluation of Project Proposals

Review teams (Project Managers, Technical Experts Team, or Technical Panel, and
DOST-PCIEERD Management Team) will evaluate each proposal based on the
following criteria:
Alignment to the Call, no duplication with previous or existing researches, scientific merit, technical feasibility, soundness of methodology, financial viability (commensurate to intended output and potential impact), potential socio-economic merits, environmental impact (e.g. does not pose significant adverse to the environment or will/can improve environmental conditions), and marketability (e.g. potential adoption/use of the industry (manufacturer) and other partners). Each proposal will be given a numerical score and will be ranked accordingly. Preliminary funding recommendations will be forwarded to the DOST-PCIEERD Governing Council based on this ranking.
The DOST-PCIEERD Governing Council, based on the rankings and preliminary recommendation of the DOST-PCIEERD evaluation teams, will make final funding decisions for the DOST-PCIEERD counterpart before forwarding the proposals to the joint panel of the participating Member Organizations and the e-ASIA JRP Board Meeting for final funding decisions.

Reporting

Semi-annual progress reports and a detailed final report will be required. Semi-annual progress reports summarize technical progress, planned activities for next semester and summary of expenditures. The final report shall be submitted within 90 calendar days after the performance period is completed. Required forms are downloadable from the DOST-PCIEERD website and may be provided by the DOST-PCIEERD upon the awarding of the agreement to eligible applicants.

Contact Information

DR. ENRICO C. PARINGIT
Executive Director
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and
Development (PCIEERD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
4th and 5th Levels, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound,
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
E-mail: oed@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

For further details, please see document below:

We are delighted to announce that the 2025 MECO-TECO Joint Research Program Call for Proposals is now open.

In pursuit of cooperation between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan, we are calling for mutually beneficial and collaborative project proposals in any of the following identified priority areas:

• Energy Storage Systems: Advanced batteries, hydrogen production
  • Advanced Electrochemical Batteries
  • Green Hydrogen Production and Derivatives Storage Systems
• Bio-based processing
• Virology
  • Especially the pathogenesis, prevention, and development of treatments for viruses of public health importance to both Taiwan and the Philippines, such as enteric viruses, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, Zika virus, influenza viruses, tick-borne diseases, and rabies virus.
• Nutritional Genomics
• Artificial Intelligence
  • Biomedicine and smart farming
• Nanobiosensor development
• Biotechnology for Livestock

The modes of cooperation include joint research/study, exchange of scientists/technical experts, capacity building, scientific and technical access to facilities, provision of professional services, organization of scientific conferences, symposia, training courses, workshops and exhibitions, and the Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP).

Interested parties are advised to coordinate with prospective counterparts/collaborators in Taiwan to craft the capsule proposals. The Filipino researcher must submit the capsule proposals to the respective DOST Council while the Taiwanese counterpart will submit the same to NSTC for review and evaluation. Only capsule proposals that are endorsed for further submission of full-blown proposals will undergo technical review and possible approval by both DOST and NSTC.

Submission of Capsule Proposals: February 21, 2025

The necessary DOST-GIA forms for capsule proposals may be downloaded at http://www.dost.gov.ph. For further inquiries, you may contact Mr. Gabriel Sumague at Tel. No.: +632-8837-2071 loc. 3070 or email at gatsumague@dost.gov.ph copy furnished itcu@dost.gov.ph. Thank you.

For further details please see Memo below:

We are delighted to announce that the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP) Research Cooperation in the Field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management has a call for submissions on the topic of the Use of Emerging Technologies in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

The e-ASIA Joint Research Program (hereinafter referred to as the “e-ASIA JRP”) aims to develop a vibrant and collaborative research community in Science and Technology, to promote innovation in the East Asian region, and to contribute to the region’s economic development. As part of the program, the Member Organizations of the e-ASIA JRP listed below have agreed to implement a joint call for proposals for multilateral cooperative research activities.

Participating Member Organizations (listed in alphabetical order)
1) China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
2) Indonesia: National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
3) Japan: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
4) Malaysia: Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
5) Philippines: Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)
6) Singapore: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
7) Vietnam: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Eligibility Criteria

• Any Filipino, public, or private entity with proven competence may apply for funding support if projects fall under the specific research areas.
• Filipino researchers should be connected with any public and private universities and colleges and Research and Development Institutes. The eligibility of the Philippine Principal Investigator shall be determined by DOST-PCIEERD based on his/her readiness in terms of technical, managerial, financial, and marketing capabilities (if necessary). As such, the proponent shall submit documents/proof of the following: credentials/proof of capability, track record, and endorsement of his/her institution, must not have any existing accountability with DOST (Department of Science and Technology) and its agencies particularly technical and financial reports, and must not have pending administrative or criminal case involving financial transactions. The Philippine Principal Investigator must possess at least a master’s degree in a relevant field.

Funding Modality: Two (2) new projects could be supported under this call.

Funding amount if applicable: PhP 15,000,000.00 per project for a maximum of three (3) years duration shall be provided by DOST to support collaborative projects.

How to Apply

1. Interested researchers should submit their proposals using the DOST-GIA proposal format through the DOST e-proposal portal, http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph before the Closing Date on 31 March 2025, 5:00 PM (PHST). Together with the proposal, DOST-PCIEERD requires submission of a formal letter of intent from the applicant and an endorsement from the authorized head of organization. The authorized head of the organization will also be the principal signatory of their organization for the research agreement award.
2. It will not be possible to submit an application to the call after the time mentioned above. 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 and create an account in the DPMIS
2. Log in to your DPMIS account
3. Select Type of Proposal: Alternative Energy – 1 4th e-ASIA Call for Proposals
4. Select Classification: New 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 submitted to any other call route/Council/s.
4. Proposals not submitted through DPMIS.
5. Proposals that do not meet the requirement of involving at least three participating countries, as specified in the Guidelines, will be automatically disapproved.

For further details, please see document below:

We are delighted to announce that the 7th SMEC Research Congress 2025, titled “Transforming Education and Research Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow,” is now accepting submissions for research abstracts.

The deadline for submission is January 15, 2025, which falls on a Wednesday. For further details, please refer to the flyer provided below:

The deadline for all UP Scientific Productivity System Batch 2024-2026 applications has been extended until 9 December 2024.

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR)
at upm-ovcr@up.edu.ph for review before producing the hard copies.

Hard copies shall be submitted to the OVCR, 8F PGH.

We are pleased to announce that the UP Manila National Institutes of Health (NIH) is now
accepting the first (1st) batch of applications for the NIH Student Research Grant 2025.

This grant provides funding support for theses/research projects of UP Manilaundergraduate, masteral, PhD, and medical students. A research grant of up to P100,000.00each shall be given to deserving research projects to subsidize expenses for maintenanceand other operating expenses (MOOE) only. The thesis/research adviser should endorse theapplication and will be responsible for the disbursement and liquidation of funds.

This grant provides funding support for theses/research projects of UP Manilaundergraduate, masteral, PhD, and medical students. A research grant of up to P100,000.00each shall be given to deserving research projects to subsidize expenses for maintenanceand other operating expenses (MOOE) only. The thesis/research adviser should endorse theapplication and will be responsible for the disbursement and liquidation of funds.The proposals shall be evaluated based on relevance and scientific merit, subject toappropriate ethical clearance. Successful applicants are strongly encouraged to publish theirresults in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and are required to submit to NIH theirmanuscript in a publishable format ready for submission.

To apply for the grant, kindly submit electronic copies of the following requirements on or
before 31 January 2025, until 11:59 PM:

1. Word file and pdf of the Full Thesis/Research Proposal;
   Note: The proposal should include Line-Item Budget (LIB) and Work Plan/Gantt chart
   of activities. All annexes (e.g. ICFs, interview questions, etc.) should be attached to
   the proposal and not be submitted as separate files.
2. Endorsement Letter addressed to Dr. Eva Maria C. Cutiongco-de la Paz (NIH
   Executive Director); signed by the Thesis/Research Adviser, Department Chair, and
   College Dean;
3. Certificate of RGAO Registration (register at http://rgao.upm.edu.ph/registration/);
4. Certificate of Technical Review Approval from thesis review panel; and
5. UPMREB/IACUC/IBBC Certificate of Approval / Exemption from review, OR
   Acknowledgment Letter with PRID as proof of UPMREB’s acceptance of the proposal
   Submissions should be sent via email to Ms. Katrina P. Mañago at
   src.nih.upm@up.edu.ph. For inquiries, you may send a message to the said email
   address, or call 8526-4349.
   Thank you for your continued interest in health research and development.

We are pleased to announce that The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Philippines invites interested
researchers to submit capsule proposals under the 2024 HTA Topics – Batch 3 Call [FEC topics and Cycle 1 topics for Economic Assessments and Ethical, Legal, Social, and Health Systems Implication (ELSHI) Assessments]

• This call consists of prioritized health technology topics that underwent clinical assessment under the HTA general track and are proceeding to the following assessments:
  • Economic assessment: Economic evaluation (EE), Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) and
    Household Financial Impact (HFI) Analysis
  • ELSHI assessment: Scoping review of ELSHI evidence (and systematic review and primary data collection, if deemed necessary)

For more details, you may see the file below: