DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) programme
DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program
Status not published
Send a letter of interest with the complete DOST-format proposal to the DOST regional director or funding agency.
Grants for research and development, technology transfer and utilisation, human resources development and linkages aligned with DOST priorities. Amounts depend on the DOST funding agency and project; no ceiling stated on the page.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
public · national
Deadline: Open all year — Send a letter of interest with the complete DOST-format proposal to the DOST regional director or funding agency.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, any
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Any Filipino public or private entity with proven competence; projects must be based in the Philippines and benefit Filipinos. R&D project leader needs at least an MS degree in a relevant field; proponent must have no previous accountabilities with DOST.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/regional-grants-in-aid-rgia/
"Any Filipino public or private entity with proven competence may apply for GIA support of DOST and its grant-giving units, provided that projects are based in the Philippines and for the benefit of Filipinos."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: ncr.dost.gov.ph
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