ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY (ADMU) MSU-ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MSU-IIT) What is ERDT?

Project Leader: Dr. Raphael A. Guerrero Project Leader: Dr. Maria Sheila K. Ramos The Engineering R&D for Technology Program is a
Project Staff: Ms. Carissa Kay Daquigan Project Staff: Ms. Doruthee Encarnado graduate scholarship program supported by the
Office of the Dean, School of Science and COE Dean’s Office, 2F COE Bldg., Andres Bonifacio Department of Science and Technology - Science
Engineering, Loyola Heights, Quezon City Ave., Tibanga, Iligan City
Education Institute (DOST-SEI). It is aimed at
(02) 8426-6001 loc. 5602 (063) 2214050 loc. 4130 contributing to the creation of a critical mass of Department of Science and Technology
erdt.scholarships.sose@ateneo.edu erdt_msu_iit@yahoo.com research scientists and engineers who possess SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
master's and doctoral degrees. The development
of human capital is an important component
CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY (CLSU) UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN (UPD)
towards achieving the Philippines' sustainable, Engineering Research and
Project Leader: Dr. Roy Searca Jose P. Dela Cruz Project Leader: Dr. Roel M. Ocampo inclusive development and industrialization Development for Technology
Project Staff: Ms. Liwayway Fatima Reyes Project Staff: Ms. Joy Bolina goals.
Dean’s office, College of Engineering, CLSU, Rm. 203 Melchor Hall, College of Engineering,
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Magsaysay Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
ERDT scholars may pursue master's and doctoral
0920-9312126 (02) 8981-8500 loc. 3160
studies in engineering and allied fields at any of
erdt@clsu.edu.ph jbbolina.erdt@coe.upd.edu.ph
the eight delivering member-universities of the
ERDT consortium: Ateneo de Manila University
(ADMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU),
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY (DLSU) UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS (UPLB) De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua University
Project Leader: Dr. Kathleen B. Aviso Project Leader: Dr. Rex B. Demafelis (MU), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute
Project Staff: Ms. Amabelle Ayop Project Staff: Ms. Gherlee Nelle Lalap-Borja of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of the

ERDT
Gokongwei College of Engineering, Rm. 910 Rm.201 Office of the Dean, Dante B. de Padua Hall, Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the
Br. Andrew Gonzalez Bldg. DLSU, Taft Ave., CEAT, Pili Drive, UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
Malate, Manila Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and University of
(049) 253-8366/0998-5473174
San Carlos (USC).
(02) 8524-4611 loc. 324
erdt.uplb@up.edu.ph
amabelle.ayop@dlsu.edu.ph

MAPÚA UNIVERSITY (MU) UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS (USC) Graduate Scholarship

Project Leader: Dr. Alvin R. Caparanga Project Leader: Dr. Rosana J. Ferolin
Project Staff: Ms. Lorraine Hilario Project Staff: Ms. Alele Lagusan
School of Graduate Studies, Mapua University, 2F Bunzel Bldg., School of Engineering, Dean’s
658 Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila Office, USC-Talamban Campus, Cebu City
(02) 8247-5000 loc. 31300 (032) 230-0100 loc. 151
erdt@mapua.edu.ph usc-erdt@usc.edu.ph
ACADEMIC YEAR
PROGRAM LEADER OFFICIAL WEBSITE/FACEBOOK PAGE
JAYEEL S. CORNELIO, PHD
DOST-SEI Director
2025-2026
www. erdt.coe.upd.edu.ph
Dr. Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling
facebook.com/ERDTConsortium
Dean UP College of Engineering
Department of Science and Technology
University of the Philippines Diliman SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
www. sei.dost.gov.ph
Quezon City, Manila Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
facebook.com/DOST.SEI
Telephone No. (02) 8330-8876/8830-8826
erdt@sei.dost.gov.ph
 What are the terms of the scholarship? What degree programs may be pursued? Career Incentive Program What are the application requirements?
Accomplished ERDT application form
Master of Science (MS) The Career Incentive Program (CIP) is a short-term
Narrative essays (research and career plans)
Master of Engineering (MEngg) scheme to address the administration’s call to
The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate Recommendation letters from 3 former professors or
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
strengthen the country’s S&T capability and avert supervisors
studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/PhD BS-MS 'Straight' Degree
unemployment of graduates of DOST-SEI graduate Certified true copy of the official transcript of records
degree. 'Straight' PhD Degree
scholarships and provide them the opportunity to work Birth certificate (photocopy)
The scholar must NOT be employed or practicing in research activities where they can contribute their Valid NBI clearance
profession while on scholarship.
What are the scholarship's privileges and knowledge and expertise. Medical certificate stating that the applicant is
The scholar shall execute a Scholarship Agreement. physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed
benefits?
The academic performance of the scholar shall be This is open to MS and Ph.D. graduates of the ERDT. physician with a PRC license number indicated
Entitlements MS PhD
evaluated every school term based on established Interested scholar-graduates may apply to the CIP and If employed, recommendation and permission from
Tuition and other school they shall be matched with a DOST agency/research head of agency to take a leave of absence while on
policies to determine his/her scholarship status. Actual as billed
fees institution where their specialization is needed in scholarship or proof of resignation or termination of
The scholar must not have other scholarships.
research projects/activities. contract
The scholar shall be required to render service Php 30,000.00 / Php 38,000.00 /
Stipend
1
Certificate of no pending administrative case
month month
obligation in the Philippines after completion of the A scholar graduate shall assume the position of Acceptance letter/notice of admission from the
MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year of service for every year Learning Materials and/or Graduate Fellow with the corresponding compensation graduate school (must be submitted once accepted
Php 20,000.00/Academic Year
of scholarship. Connectivity Allowance to be provided by the Science Education Institute. into the graduate program)
Approved program of study (must be submitted once
The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship One (1) round trip economy class
accepted into the graduate program)
2
Transportation Allowance
grant with interest for non-completion of graduate roundtrip per academic year
program or failure to comply with the service Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:
Group Accident and Health
obligation. Premium Who are eligible to apply?
Insurance Certification from university indicating the following:
Number of graduate units required in the program
Thesis/Dissertation
Php 60,000.00 Php 100,000.00 An applicant must: Number of graduate units earned with
Outright Grant
be a Filipino citizen; corresponding grades
What fields of study are supported by ERDT
3
Research Support Grant
not be more than 50 years old at the time of
scholarships? Research Grant (lab. application; Accomplished application form and other documentary
(Php 114,000.00) (Php 253,000.00)
Agricultural Engineering equipment/ related cost)4 requirements may be submitted through e-mail of the
have passed the admission requirements of the
Agrometeorology ERDT Project staff of the desired ERDT member-university
Research Dissemination graduate program supported by the ERDT;
Artificial Intelligence
(Php 75,000.00) (Php 150,000.00) on or before the deadline.
Grant
have BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering (with coursework, or pure research options) Mentor’s Fee (Php 36,000.00) (Php 72,000.00) be in good health condition; Hard copies of the same must be sent through mail.
Civil Engineering not have criminal/administrative case; and
1
The MS stipend rate will be given to grantees of a 4-yr PhD program in the first year.
Please scan all documents before mailing them.
2
Given only to students who study outside their home province.
Computer Application 3
Must be applied by the scholars and subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved pass the interview and other screening procedures.
Computer Engineering (with coursework, or pure research options) is subject to liquidation.

When should I apply? Are there deadlines?

4
Not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars.
Computer Science
Data Science Who else may apply?
Research Enrichment ('Sandwich') Program ADMU, UPD, UPLB, USC:
Electrical Engineering 1st Sem - May 31, 2025
PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-
Electronics and Communications Engineering The Sandwich Program is open to ongoing ERDT MS and PhD
scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree. 2nd Sem - November 15, 2025
Electronics Engineering scholars who (1) have already completed their coursework,
MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who
Energy Engineering (2) have approved research proposals, and (3) intend to CLSU:
intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.
Environmental Engineering
conduct part of their thesis or dissertation work in an 1st Sem - June 15, 2025
acceptable foreign university. The research work abroad 2nd Sem - November 15, 2025
Environmental Engineering Management Who may NO longer apply?
must be in any of the DOST priority areas of study, and shall
Food Engineering DLSU:
span a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 1 year. PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to
Geomatics Engineering 1st Term - May 31, 2025
pursue another MS degree program.
Industrial Engineering 2nd Term - October 30, 2025
The financial assistance shall be for a maximum of One MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-
Manufacturing Engineering and Management 3rd Term - February 28, 2026
Million Two Hundred Thousand Pesos depending on the scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
Materials Science and Engineering (with coursework, or pure research options)
place and duration of study. Privileges include roundtrip
Mechanical Engineering (with coursework, or pure research options) MU:
economy airfare, stipend/living allowance, book allowance*,
Metallurgical Engineering 1st Trimester - May 15, 2025
accommodation, medical insurance*, tuition fee and other
Robotics 2nd Trimester - October 15, 2025
school fees, clothing allowance* subject to evaluation and
Waste Engineering approval. MSU-IIT:
Water Engineering
1st Sem - April 30, 2025
Please refer to the list of graduate program offerings per *Allowances will depend on the place and duration of study
university on the SEI and/or ERDT website. 2nd Sem - October 15, 2025

Please refer to the ERDT Facebook page for the new deadlines