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DOST-PCIEERD Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program

DOST-PCIEERD Grants-in-Aid — CY2028 Funding

Offers Philippine universities and research institutions through GIA grants in aid for competitive work in energy, industry, and emerging technologies.

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The DOST-PCIEERD Grants-in-Aid programme funds competitive R&D projects at Philippine universities, research and development institutes, R&D consortia, non-profit laboratories, and other non-profit science and technology organisations. The CY2028 funding cycle was solicited through a two-stage gated process: concept proposals were submitted via the DOST eProposal System between 1 and 15 March 2026

Funds Philippine university and research institute R&D projects in industry, energy, and emerging technology sectors aligned to PCIEERD NEXUS cluster priorities and the HNRDA 2023–2028 agenda.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: pcieerd.dost.gov.ph