Funding Opportunity Title

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PCIEERD

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - FOR 2022
FUNDING

Key information
Type of funding Grant

Funding Agency DOST-Philippine Council for Industry,

Energy and Emerging Technology
(DOST-PCIEERD)
Add link to start the application DOST Project Management Information
System (DPMIS): http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph

Timeline
Event Date Time

Opening date January 17, 2022 8:00 A.M.

Closing date February 18, 2022 5:00 P.M.

Evaluation Period 40 Working Days – IDP, RRI,

GODDESS

Start of projects July 1, 2022

Overview
In the interest of fully complementing the human resources and institution needs and
requirements of the industry, energy, and emerging technology research and development
sectors, making the opportunity available to the great majority, PCIEERD implements the
Capability Development Program (CapDev), as follows:

a. The Institution Development Program (IDP) aims to cover provision of support for
upgrading of research laboratories and facilities of academic and research institutions in
areas within the PCIEERD sectoral priority areas or the Harmonized National R&D
Agenda (HNRDA) and where there is inadequacy of research expertise and/or facilities.

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 The IDP shall include upgrading and/or setting up of research laboratories, purchase of
laboratory equipment (including highly specialized software)/facilities and small research
grants aimed at developing research capabilities.

b. The Regional Research Institution (RRI) aims to develop research capabilities of the
PCIEERD Regional Consortium member institutions and eventually increase the available
RSEs in the region. This funding opportunity encourages new researchers and/or new
institutions (first timers) from Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), government Research
and Development Institutes (RDIs), non-profit S&T networks and organizations, private
sector, and other proponents seeking funding for their R&D initiatives.

c. The Good Governance through Data Science and Decision Support Systems
(GODDESS) aims to provide assistance for the development of appropriate systems and
technologies to address the specific needs of the National Government Agency (NGA),
Local Government Unit (LGU), academic or research institutions and Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSME) and enable them to adapt data driven governance and
evidence-based management.

Opportunity summary
The Full-Blown Proposal should fall as a non-research and development project.

This funding opportunity encourages the a) development of Filipino research and

development (R&D) capabilities in the academic and research institutions through degree
programs, conduct of research activities and expert mobility in the industry, energy and
emerging technology sectors in order to meet present and future human resource
requirements and; b) development of research capabilities of the academic and research
institutions through the development and/or upgrading of its research laboratories and
facilities.

The Council shall provide funding support for the following:

a. IDP for establishment of research facilities/laboratories

b. RRI for new researchers and new institution members of the consortia
c. GODDESS

Who can apply

a. IDP- This is open to public and private academic and research institutions. Preference is
given to PCIEERD Consortia member institutions in the following regions:
• Region II
• Region III
• Region XIII
• Region VIII
• Region XII
• Cordillera Administrative Region
• BARMM

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 However, this should not preclude other Consortium members to submit and application.

b. RRI – This is open to all researchers of the member institutions of PCIEERD and potential
researchers/institutions who may wish to be part of the regional research institutions of
PCIEERD. Preference is given to new researchers and/or new institutions, who are new to
the R&D Ecosystem.

c. GODDESS – This is open to learners, students and graduates of the DOST-funded

SPARTA project and other academic or training institutions, graduate students,
researchers, faculty, personnel and practitioners in DSA who will conduct projects that will
immediately address the needs of their respective academic and research institutions or an
identified partner from a LGU, NGA or MSME, who is committed to provide data and utilize
the systems and technologies developed.

What we’re looking for

The proposals/applications should cover the following:

a. IDP – The establishment of research facilities/laboratories of academic and research

institutions who are members of the PCIEERD Regional Consortia. Institutions with
existing IDP grants are no longer eligible to apply.

b. RRI – The development of research projects to address the needs and priorities of the
region. The Regional Research Institution (RRI) Program for new researchers and
institutions in the region shall provide an R&D funding assistance for new researchers
and/or new institutions members.
o Proposals must be aligned with the R&D priority areas of the Regional Consortia.
o Regions with ongoing RRI projects should focus on other priority areas of the region.
o Preference is given to institutions that have not availed a regular research and
development fund under the PCIEERD/DOST Grants-in-Aid Program.
c. GODDESS – The development of technologies or systems using the data available in the
institution or cooperating partner, which maybe NGA, LGU or MSME, to provide solutions
in any of, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Urban mobility (smart parking, intelligent traffic management, integrated multimode
transport)
• Energy management (smart meters and management, renewable sources of energy,
energy efficiency and green buildings)
• E-governance and Citizen Services (public information, electronic service delivery,
citizen management, video crime monitoring)
• Waste management (waste to energy & fuel, waste to compost, treatment of C&D
waste, garbage management system)
• Water Management (smart meters & management, leakage identification & preventive
maintenance, water quality monitoring)
• Smart systems (National Park management, e-governance on pre-emptive evaluation,
smart tourism system)
• Other thematic areas identified that may be identified by the institution or cooperating
partner LGUs or NGAs or MSMEs based on their needs and priorities.

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Any Filipino who maybe students (undergraduate and graduate), researchers, engineers and
faculty from any academic and research institution with proven competence may apply for
GIA support of DOST-PCIEERD and its grant-giving units, provided that application/projects
fall under the specific priority research areas with overall goal to benefit Filipinos.

How to apply
1. Applications/proposals using the prescribed format (DOST Form 3) must be submitted
in the E-proposal portal at http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph from 17 January - 18 February,
2022. Documentary requirements must also be uploaded in the said portal. A
notification will be issued to eligible entities whose applications/proposals have been
evaluated and preliminarily recommended for award.

2. A DOST-PCIEERD Project Manager will be assigned to each project proponent to

provide guidance in the review/evaluation of the application/proposals. A notification will
be issued to eligible entities whose applications/proposals have been evaluated and
recommended for funding.

3. Proposal and Submission Information

a. Proposal Format

Applicants shall follow the DOST GIA Proposal Format – Non R&D for IDP and
GODDESS program and R&D Format to be used if under the RRI program, below will
be accomplished in the e-Proposal portal at https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph. Instructions for
submission are also available in this site.

I. Project Title

Refers to the Title of the research project or activity and also CapDev program
(IDP/RRI/GODDESS) being applied for, as identified in Section A of this
announcement.

II. Project Leader- refers to applicant/proponent with contact details email/mobile

number
Agency - the Department/College/institution/organization of the Project Leader.
Address/Telephone/Fax/Email – Contact information of the applicant/proponent

III. Cooperating Agency/ies

May refer to the following:

For IDP:

a. Partner HEIs or SUCs, if applicable

For RRI:

a. Partner HEIs, SUCs, or Industry, if applicable

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 For GODDESS,

a. Academic/Research Institutions, LGUs, NGAs or MSMEs

IV. Site/s of Implementation

Location/s or venue where the activity will be conducted. Indicate municipality,

district, province, and region.

V. Project Duration

Refers to the duration and date of the activity or project being proposed

For IDP: maximum of 2 years (24 months)

For RRI/GODDESS: maximum of 1 year (12 months)

VI. Total Project Cost

Refers to the total proposed budget being requested.

IDP (Maximum grant of PhP 5M)

a. List down the equipment being proposed, may include highly specialized
Software
b. Other MOOE needed for the research, maximum of 20% of the total project
cost.

c. Personnel Services should be the counterpart of implementing agency.

RRI (Maximum grant of PhP1M)

a. PS/Honorarium for project staff

b. Travel Expenses
c. Communication Expenses
d. Supplies and Materials Expenses
e. Subscription Expenses
f. Professional Services
g. Other expense items under NGAS deemed necessary for the implementation
of the project
h. Equipment, as needed

GODDESS (Maximum grant of PhP1M)

a) Honoraria for the project team
b) Communication expenses
c) Subscription expenses
d) Other expense items under NGAS deemed necessary for the implementation of
the project
e) Equipment, as needed

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 b. Documents to be submitted:

• Letter of Intent/Request and Endorsement

Together with the application/proposal, DOST-PCIEERD requires submission of a

formal letter of intent/request from the applicant and an endorsement from the
authorized head of organization. The authorized head of the organization will also
be a principal signatory of their organization for the contract of award. The letter of
Intent/Request and Endorsement Letter should be addressed to:

DR. ENRICO C. PARINGIT

Executive Director, PCIEERD-DOST
5th Level, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound,
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City

• Endorsement from Head of Agency and/or University enrolled in

• Application form (Annex A)
• Additional documents per component (Select Supplementary Files)

a. IDP
§ Detailed research proposal with plan of activities and budgetary
requirements (Line-Item-Budget)
§ Endorsement Letter by the Consortium where the Institution belongs
§ Letter of Commitment signed by the target partner NGA/LGU/MSMEs, if
any
§ Five-year R&D agenda/ strategic plan or equivalent document showing the
laboratory’s sustainability
§ List of ongoing/ completed projects in the last 5 years
§ Line up of research proposed to be undertaken in the facility
§ List of existing faculty/ laboratory personnel and their specialization.
§ Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the project leader with contact details
b. RRI
§ Detailed Proposal
§ Endorsement Letter from the head of implementing agency
§ Endorsement Letter approved by the Consortium where the Institution
belongs
§ Letter of Commitment approved and signed by the target partner
agency/ies
§ Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details
c. GODDESS
§ Detailed proposal
§ Endorsement Letter from the head of implementing agency
§ Letter of Commitment approved and signed by the target adaptor
(NGA/LGU/MSMEs or Academic/Research Institution)
§ Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details
§ Proof of SPARTA participation (email confirmation, letter of acceptance to
a learning pathway, etc.)

4. Applicants are required to submit proposals through the DOST e-Proposals portal
before the Closing Date on 18 February 2022. Applicants will receive automatic reply

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 through email confirming receipt of proposals. Please be informed that DOST-PCIEERD
will not accept proposals directly submitted to PCIEERD in hard or soft copy.

How we will assess your application

A. Review and Selection Process

Only applications/proposals from Eligible Entities that meet all of the Eligibility/ Qualification
Requirements as stipulated in the PCIEERD Administrative Order No. 2016-028 s. 2016
“PCIEERD Guidelines in the Implementation of the Infrastructure Development Program,”
PCIEERD Administrative Order No. 2021-005 “Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of
the Good Governance through Data Science and Decision Support System (GODDESS)
Program” and DOST Administrative Order No. 011 “Revised Guidelines for the Grants-in-aid
Program of Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies.” Applicants found
ineligible for funding consideration as a result of the threshold eligibility review will be notified
within 15 calendar days of the ineligibility determination.

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

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)

+632 8372071 to 82 local 2101; email: official_hridd@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Dr. Ruby Raterta

Chief SRS
ruby.raterta@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Ms. Glenda Dorcas T. Sacbibit

Supervising SRS
gtsacbibit@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Ms. Roxanne E. Delos Reyes

Senior SRS – IDP
roxanne.delosreyes@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Ms. Marie Christie B. Santos

Senior SRS – HRDP

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mbsantos@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Engr. Lynnel C. Olpot

SRS II
lynnel.olpot@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Mr. Ruel A. Pili

SRS II
rapili@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

Additional information
PCIEERD Administrative Order No. 2016-028 s. 2016 “PCIEERD Guidelines in the
Implementation of the Infrastructure Development Program,”
PCIEERD Administrative Order No. 2021-005 “Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of
the Good Governance through Data Science and Decision Support System (GODDESS)
Program”
DOST Administrative Order No. 011, Series of 2020, “Revised Guidelines for the Grants-in-
Aid Funds of the Department of Science and Technology and its Agencies”

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