The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) continuously provides assistance to relevant fundamental/basic research and policy research to push for breakthrough projects with socio-economic benefits for the people. This is to ensure that new knowledge and information are generated to strengthen governance through the fusion of science and the arts, technology and innovation, hence, increase productivity and ensure efficient processes in the delivery of research results for public good.

The Council is pleased to inform NRCP members and researchers that the Call for Proposals for CY 2025 funding and implementation under the NRCP Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program is now open. Please submit proposals that are aligned with the priority areas/programs under the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) of the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA) 2022-2028.

Proposals that forge linkages between the government particularly local government units (LGUs), academe, industry sector, and civil society, and most importantly projects that will ensure translation and transfer of social technologies to the people and various publics will be prioritized for funding.

Background

The Philippines remains to be a developing nation with numerous economic, social, environmental and governance problems, NRCP believes that investments in basic research should yield knowledge needed by society to meet the challenges it faces, identify the solutions to common problems, and develop the opportunities that make the lives of people better. Basic research should yield knowledge that informs the support of individual and collective actions to improve human well-being and address pressing societal problems. Therefore, despite the true nature of basic researches as investigations into the mostly raw ideas, with and without potentials for immediate applications, the following NIBRA priorities considers the following general themes – water scarcity, food security, increased demand for clean energy, increasing diseases and hazards, high population displacement and urban decay, widespread poverty and social conflict, Filipino identity and Climate Change. Further, all projects and programs for Council support will be aligned to the Philippines Sustainable Development Goals such as zero hunger, good health and well-being, gender equality, quality education, clean water and sanitation, affordable & clean energy, sustainable cities & communities and peace, justice and strong institutions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ADDITIONAL)

General Criteria:
1. Project/Program proposals must be aligned to issue-based programs under the National Integrated Research Agenda (NIBRA) under the DOST Harmonized R & D Agenda
2. Project/Program proposals must be gender-sensitive or with GAD components.
3. Project Leader must be an NRCP member
4. With application form and Curriculum Vitae of the project leader
5. Endorsement from institution (President or Vice President of R & D)
6. The program or project leader has no outstanding obligations (i.e.,technical and/or financial) with NRCP or with any other attached DOST agencies.
Proposal submission, evaluation and approval:
1. Detailed program/project proposal should be in the DOST Format
2. Proposals shall be evaluated following the DOST-GIA process
3. The Program Leader must be a REGULAR member of NRCP. ASSOCIATE members can only apply and/or be granted for a research project proposal amounting to a maximum of PhP 2,000,000.00 Budget per project per year.
4. Preferably, program and component projects should be 2-3 years in duration.

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Timetable

Details	Schedule
Call for Proposals	01-31 March 2023
Deadline of submission of proposals	31 March 2023
Screening and Evaluation of proposals (33 days)	01 April 2022 - 30 May 2023
Endorsement to EXECOM (5 days)	30 May - 03 June 2023
Final Result of Evaluation and Notice to Proponents (5 days)	03 June 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is NRCP's Call for Proposals?

This is a scheduled activity held in support of NRCP's commitment to promote frontier and problem-oriented researches in the sciences and humanities that provide solutions to pressing and national issues through its grants-in-aid (GIA) program.

This will serve as an opportunity for submission of quality proposals for funding support of the Council. Guidelines and priority research areas for funding are announced through this activity.

Please refer to this link https://basicresearch.nrcp.dost.gov.ph/callforproposals for the complete information about NRCP’s Call for Proposal FY 2023 Guidelines and Priority Research Areas.

What is the NRCP Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program?

This research grants-in-aid program is in pursuant to NRCP’s mandate to promote frontier and problem-oriented researches in the sciences and humanities that provide solutions to pressing and national issues.

How can I avail of the research grant?

The researcher must submit a proposal on a topic aligned with the NRCP Guidelines on the Call for Proposals.

Who can avail of the research grant?

Principal investigator/ researcher should adhere to the following:

Must be a Filipino citizen, subject to applicable laws;
Shall submit documents/proof of the following, which shall include but not limited to: credentials/proof of capability; certificate of employment; track record; and endorsement of his/her institution. Eligibility shall be determined based on his/her readiness in terms of technical, managerial, financial and marketing capabilities (if necessary);
Must hold a regular plantilla position; will not retire from work in 3 years’ time.
Must be a member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).
Must not have any existing accountability with DOST and its agencies particularly technical and financial reports; and
Must not have been found guilty of administrative or criminal case, including those under appeal.

When is the submission of the proposal?

The NRCP Call for Proposals is open for submission from March 1-31, 2023 via DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) Portal.

Where can I submit my proposal?

All proposals must be inputted/submitted via the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) Portal following the set schedule for submission which is from March 01 – 31, 2023 only.

As a researcher, you must register and create a profile on the said portal in order to submit a proposal. Visit https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/ for more information.

What is/are the form/s I need to submit?

All information needed in a proposal has to be inputted and submitted via DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) Portal following the set schedule for submission which is from March 01 – 31, 2023 only.

As a researcher, you must register and create a profile on the said portal in order to submit a proposal. Visit https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/ for more information.

Researchers may use the following DOST forms as guide in preparation of their proposal:

DOST Form 1 - Detailed Program Proposal
DOST Form 2A - Detailed Project Proposal for Basic or Applied Research
DOST Form 2B - Detailed Project Proposal for Startups

What are the requirements I need to comply with in order to submit a proposal to NRCP?

In submitting a proposal, the researcher must adhere to the following guidelines

General Criteria:

Project/Program proposals must be aligned to issue-based programs under the National Integrated Research Agenda (NIBRA) under the DOST Harmonized National R&D Agenda
Project/Program proposals must be gender-sensitive or with GAD component.
Project Leader must be a member of NRCP
With application form and Curriculum Vitae of the project leader
Endorsement from institution (President or Vice President of R&D)
The program or project leader has no outstanding obligations (i.e., technical and/or financial) with NRCP or with any other attached DOST agencies

I am not an NRCP member, can I still submit a proposal for funding?

Non-members of NRCP may still apply/ submit a proposal provided there is a pending membership application, or an intention to apply not later than February 28, 2023.

Note that all applications are subjected to the evaluation and approval of the NRCP Governing Board.

Visit https://nrcp.dost.gov.ph/membership to know more about NRCP membership criteria and application.

What are the priority research areas for funding under Call for Proposals FY 2025?

Proposals must be aligned with the priority areas/programs under the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) of the existing Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA).

Proposals that forge linkages between the government particularly local government units (LGUs), academe, industry sector, and civil society; and most importantly projects that will ensure translation and transfer of social technologies to the people and various publics will be prioritized for funding.

Please refer to this link,
https://basicresearch.nrcp.dost.gov.ph/callforproposals for the complete information about NRCP’s Call for Proposal 2023 Guidelines and Priority Research Areas.

Can I submit multiple proposals?

Researchers are encouraged to submit proposals regardless of quantity. However, for NRCP Grants-in-Aid, only one (1) project will be funded under one principal investigator.

What kind of proposal should be submitted to qualify for the grant?

Multi-year program proposal under priority NIBRA is encouraged.

Please refer to this link,
https://basicresearch.nrcp.dost.gov.ph/callforproposals or the complete information about NRCP’s Call for Proposal 2023 Guidelines and Priority Resarch Areas.

Can I still submit a proposal even if I have an on-going research funded by the NRCP?

Yes. NRCP’s Call for Proposals is for funding year 2024 - 2025. Should you have ongoing research funded by the Council, you may still submit a proposal, but the possibility of funding will depend on the satisfactory completion of your previous research. The researcher must be cleared of any research obligations (both technical and financial) prior to consideration of another research grant of the Council.

Can I still submit a proposal even if I have an on-going research funded by the other Councils (e.g. DOST)?

Yes. NRCP’s Call for Proposals is for funding year 2024 - 2025. The researcher with on-going research project/s funded by the other Council may still submit proposals for funding of NRCP.

However, the researcher with existing accountability with DOST and its agencies, particularly technical and financial reports, will be disqualified for the NRCP-GIA.

Is there a cap/ maximum requirement for the proposed research budget?

NRCP-GIA financial assistance are as follows:

For Associate member – maximum of Php 2,000,000.00/ year as Project Leader only.

For Regular member – no limit and allowed to lead a research program.

Is there a required number of year/ months for the duration of research?

No, but preferably, program and its component projects should be 2-3 years in duration.

Can I resubmit my previously drafted/ submitted proposal in DPMIS?

Yes, provided that it is in accordance with NRCP’s Call for Proposals FY 2023 Guidelines.

For a previously submitted proposal, response to the result of initialevaluation must be provided as supplemental documents.

How can I resubmit my previously drafted/ submitted proposal in DPMIS?

All proposals (including those previously submitted and not funded) must be inputted and resubmitted via DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) Portal following the set schedule for submission which is from March 01 – 31, 2023 only.

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