The Grants-In-Aid Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-GIA) aims to harness the country’s scientific and technological capabilities by providing financial grants to S&T programs/projects to spur a sustainable economic growth for the country.

        Through the funding of relevant science and technology (S&T) undertakings, the GIA program is designed to contribute to productivity improvement and quality of life of Filipinos by generating and promoting appropriate technologies. It also aims to strengthen the participation of various S&T sectors particularly in research and development (R&D), promotion, technology transfer and utilization, human resources development, information dissemination, advocacy, and linkages.

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE:

                  Any Filipino public or private entity with proven competence may apply for the GIA support of DOST and its grants-giving units, provided that projects are for the benefit of Filipinos and based in the Philippines.

                The GIA program provides grants for the implementation of programs/projects identified in the current DOST priorities and thrusts and supports S&T activities classified in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).

REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICANTS :

  1. Complete proposal following the DOST format
  2. Detailed breakdown of the required fund assistance to indicate the counterpart of the proponent’s institution and other fund sources to be accompanied by a cash program indicating the cash requirements of the project on a monthly basis
  3. SEC registration for partnerships, corporations, non-government organizations, documents of incorporation of the private sector proponent and other related legal documents
  4. Curriculum Vitae of Project Leader and other researchers/ implementers
  5. Accomplishment reports and audited financial reports of previous DOST-GIA funded projects (if any)
  6. Approval from the institution’s ethics review board for research involving human subjects or from an institutional animal care and use committee for animal subjects (if applicable)
  7. For proponents connected with private sector, Surety Bond Application Form, Co-signers Statement (if applicable) and Income Tax Return
  8. Clearance from National Committee on Bio safety of the Philippines for proposals with bio safety implications (if applicable)

For more info please click or visit the website: gia.dost.gov.ph.