ENGINEERING RESEARCH

AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY

Engineering Research and Development for Technology

The Engineering R&D for Technology Program is a graduate scholarship program supported by the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). It is aimed at contributing to the creation of a critical mass of research scientists and engineers who possess master's and doctoral degrees. The development of human capital is an important component towards achieving the Philippines' sustainable, inclusive development and industrialization goals.

ERDT scholars may pursue master's and doctoral studies in engineering and allied fields at any of the eight delivering member-universities of the ERDT consortium: Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua University (MU), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and University of San Carlos (USC).

GOALS

  1. Implement high-impact research agenda aligned with the development plans of the Philippines.
  2. Contribute in attaining a critical mass of graduates with master’s and doctorate degrees.
  3. Upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers.
  4. Upgrade the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible.
  5. Help in developing a culture of research and development (R&D) in the country.

PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS

Tuition & other school fees

Master’s (₱)Actual
Doctoral (₱)Actual

Stipend 1

Master’s (₱)30,000/mo.
Doctoral (₱)38,000 / month

Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance

Master’s (₱)20,000 / AY
Doctoral (₱)20,000 / AY

Transportation Allowance 2

Master’s (₱)One (1) round trip economy class/AY
Doctoral (₱)One (1) round trip economy class/AY

Group Accident & Health Insurance

Master’s (₱)Premium
Doctoral (₱)Premium

Thesis/Dissertation Allowance

Master’s (₱)60,000
Doctoral (₱)100,000

Research Support Grant 3

Research Grant (lab. equipment/related cost) 4: 114,000 / 253,000

Research Dissemination Grant: 75,000 / 150,000

Mentor’s Fee: 36,000 / 72,000

1 The MS stipend rate will be given to grantees of a 4-yr PhD program in the first year.
2 Given only to students who study outside their home province.
3 Must be applied by the scholars and subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.
4 Not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars.

ELIGIBILITY

An applicant must:

  • be a Filipino citizen;
  • not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
  • must have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by the ERDT;
  • have BS/MS degree in Engineering or related field;
  • be in good health condition;
  • not have criminal/administrative case; and
  • pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Who else may apply?

  • PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
  • MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.

Who may NO longer apply?

  • PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
  • MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:

* Accomplished application form and other documentary requirements may be submitted through e-mail of the ERDT Project staff of the desired ERDT member-university on or before the deadline.

* Hard copies of the same must be sent through mail.

* Please scan all documents before mailing them.

What are the terms of the scholarship?

1

The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/PhD degree.

2

The scholar must NOT be employed or practicing profession while on scholarship.

3

The scholar shall execute a Scholarship Agreement.

4

The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.

5

The scholar must not have other scholarships.

6

The scholar shall be required to render service obligation in the Philippines on full-time basis after completion of the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year of service for every year of scholarship.

7

The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY PROGRAMS

Application Deadlines

RESEARCH ENRICHMENT ('Sandwich') PROGRAM

The ERDT Sandwich Program is designed to enable ERDT Local Graduate Scholars to conduct research abroad in areas that have yet to be developed in the consortium member university or in fields of studies where research facilities are not available or inadequate in the country. This will also help the scholar ensure completion of his/her research on time.

Duration: The ERDT Sandwich Program is for a minimum period of three (3) months and a maximum period of twelve (12) months.

Entitlements: The financial assistance shall be for a maximum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P1,200,000.00) depending on the place and duration of study. Privileges include roundtrip economy airfare, stipend/living allowance, book allowance*, accommodation, medical insurance*, tuition fee and other school fees, clothing allowance* subject to evaluation and approval.

*allowances will depend on the place and duration of study.

CAREER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Career Incentive Program (CIP) is a short-term scheme to address the administration’s call to strengthen the country’s S&T capability and avert unemployment of graduates of DOST-SEI graduate scholarships and provide them the opportunity to work in research activities where they can contribute their knowledge and expertise.

This is open to MS and Ph.D. graduates of the ERDT. Interested scholar-graduates may apply to the CIP and they shall be matched with a DOST agency/research institution where their specialization is needed in research projects/activities.

A scholar-graduate shall assume the position of Graduate Fellow with the corresponding compensation to be provided by the Science Education Institute.

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