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Applicants interested to apply for research grants of the DOST and its attached funding agencies/Councils may submit proposals through the DPMIS.
About Us
The Science for Change Program (S4CP) was created to accelerate STI in the country in order to keep up with the developments in our time wherein technology and innovation are game changers. Through the Science for Change Program (S4CP), the DOST can significantly accelerate STI in the country and create a massive increase in investment on S&T Human Resource Development and R&D.
Our Programs
S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER)
Establish R&D Centers in the regions by stimulating collaborative STI ecosystem among HEIs to promote regional development
Collaborative R&D to Leverage the Philippine Economy (CRADLE)
Create synergistic relationship between the academe and the industry with the goal of invigorating Philippine R&D
R&D Leadership Program (RDLEAD)
Engage experts with strong leadership, management and innovative policy-making proficiencies to lead in strengthening the research capabilities of HEIs and RDIs
Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry
Facilitate the acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies by Filipino companies for immediate incorporation in their R&D activities.
Featured Projects
S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
NICER
Center for Innovations for DRMM-H
Development of software and response trainings for disaster risk reduction and health management
Featured Projects
S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
CRADLE
PCOPEIA Predictive Chromatography of Organic Plant Extracts with Intelligent Agents
Sambong is a traditional herbal tea and sold as non-therapeutic medicine capsule. The problem is it that the therapeutic application cannot be standardized because the phytochemical composition of Sambong extracts varies widely.
Featured Projects
S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
RDLEAD
Dr. Cynthia Grace Gregorio
Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)
Select RD Leaders to assist HEIs in crafting research project / program proposals (WRITESHOP) – Tropical Wine and Distilled Spirits
Featured Projects
S4CP focuses on Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of R&D Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness which is composed of four (4) programs namely: (1) Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program, (2) R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program, (3) Collaborative R&D to Leverage PH Economy (CRADLE) for RDIs and Industry Program, (4) Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program.
BIST
Semi-purification of crude plant extracts: an essential step for the production of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients (36 months)
The current project proposal under the BIST Program intends to improve the pilot-scale manufacturing process of Herbanext to produce concentrated Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (APIs) with higher bioactivity that is more suited for standardized herbal drugs