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How to Apply DOST Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT)

The Department of Science and Technology Engineering Research and Development for Technology (DOST-ERDT) is a program that provides scholarships to students who wish to pursue Masters and Doctoral careers in engineering and related fields. It aims to produce world-class engineers and researchers who will be able to contribute to the development of the Philippines.

Also Read: How to Apply DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program

The purpose of this scholarship is to fund research that will help improve the country and produce more academically qualified graduates.

There is a wide selection of scholarship grants and programs you can choose from that are offered by the Department of Science and Technology if you wish to take up tertiary education related to science and technology, as well as graduate studies covered by the scholarship grants or programs they offer. If you want to know the different types of scholarship programs the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has to offer for the Filipino people, visit their official website or you may also read the article below.

In this article we will provide you with an in-depth guide to another graduate scholarship offered by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

how to apply DOST Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT)

What is the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT)?

The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) offered by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is a consortium of eight member universities in the country that offer Master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields. The Consortium is composed of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua University (MU), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and University of San Carlos (USC).

This scholarship program aims to implement high-impact research agenda that is aligned with the development plans of the Philippines and contribute to attaining a critical mass of graduates with Master’s and doctorate degrees. Additionally, it aims to upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers and the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible, as well as help in developing a culture of research and development (R&D) in the country. This scholarship program covers the MS Program, Ph.D. program, BS-MS Straight Program, MEng Program, and Straight Ph.D. Program.

List of Priority S & T Programs and Study Placements

Master of Science (MS) Program

1. Ateneo De Manila University

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Electronics Engineering

2. Central Luzon State University

  • Agricultural Engineering

3. De La Salle University

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering

4. Mapua

  • Biological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering by Research
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering by Research

5. Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Application
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering*
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

6. University of the Philippines Diliman

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering*
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geomatics Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering

7. University of the Philippines Los Baños

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agrometeorology
  • Chemical Engineering

8. University of San Carlos

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program

1. Ateneo De Manila University

  • Computer Science

2. Central Luzon State University

  • Agricultural Engineering

3. De La Salle University

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

4. Mapua

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • BS/MS Programs:
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electronics and Communications Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering

5. Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

6. University of the Philippines Diliman

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering*
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

7. University of the Philippines Los Baños

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering by Research

8. University of San Carlos

  • Chemical Engineering by Research
  • Energy Engineering
  • Food Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering by Research
  • Waste Engineering
  • Water Engineering

Other Programs

1. De La Salle University

  • BS/MS Programs:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

2. Mapua

  • BS/MS Programs:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

3. University of the Philippines Diliman

  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Programs:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Straight Ph.D. Programs:
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Materials Science and Engineering

4. University of San Carlos

  • Straight Ph.D. Programs:
  • Chemical Engineering,
  • Mechanical Engineering

Legend: * – Covered by the MS EE program (in UPD and MSU-IIT) and PhD EEE program (in UPD) through various specialization and internal tracks.

Benefits

Here are some of the financial benefits that the grantees or scholars are entitled to receive.

For the Master’s Program

  • Scholars are entitled to an actual Tuition fee and other school fees.
  • A Php 25,000 stipend per month
  • A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year
  • A Transportation Allowance of one (1) round trip economy fare up to P10,000 per academic year is given only to students who study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group Accident and Health Insurance
  • A Php 60,000 Thesis/Dissertation Outright Grant
  • A Research Support Grant amounting to Php 225,000
  • A Research Grant up to Php 114,000 (not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars)
  • A Research Dissemination Grant of Php 75,000
  • A Mentor’s Fee amounting to Php 36,000

For Doctoral Program

  • They are entitled to an actual Tuition fee and other school fees.
  • A stipend amounting to Php 33,000 per month.
  • A Book Allowance amounting to Php 20,000 per Academic Year
  • A Transportation Allowance of one (1) round trip economy fares up to P10,000 per academic year is intended only for students who study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group Accident and Health Insurance
  • A Thesis/Dissertation Outright Grant up to Php 100,000
  • A Research Support Grant of Php 475,000
  • A Research Grant up to Php 253,000 (not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars)
  • A Research Dissemination Grant up to Php 150,000
  • A Mentor’s Fee of Php 72,000

Qualifications

Below is the list of the eligibility requirements the applicants must meet to qualify for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

  • Applicants must be Filipino citizens.
  • They must not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program.
  • They must have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT.
  • They must have a BS/MS degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Additionally, they must be in good health condition.
  • They must not have criminal/administrative cases.
  • They must also pass the interview and other screening procedures.
  • More importantly, applicants must be a Ph.D. graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second Ph.D. degree or an MS/Ph.D. non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/Ph.D. degree.
  • Applicants who are Ph.D. graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program or an MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree are no longer qualified to apply for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

Requirements

Here is a list of all the required documents that applicants must provide and secure before applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

  • An accomplished ERDT Application form which can be downloaded thru the
  • Narrative Essays
  • Recommendation Letters from 3 former professors or supervisors
  • A Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
  • A photocopy of the Birth Certificate
  • A valid NBI Clearance
  • A Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with a PRC license number is indicated.
  • Permission to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship/Certificate of Employment/ Proof of Resignation or Termination of the contract (if employed).
  • A Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case (if employed)
  • Additionally, scholars must submit the following needed documents when they are accepted into the scholarship.
    • An Acceptance Letter/ Notice of Admission from the Graduate School
    • The Approved Program of Study
  • Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants also include:
    • Certification from the Graduate School/ university indicating the following:
      • Number of graduate units required in the program
      • Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

Where to Secure or File Application for ERDT

Below is a list of the school placements together with the person(s) in-charge that you must look for when you apply for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

1. Ateneo De Manila University

  • Project Leader: Dr. Raphael A. Guerreo
  • Project Staff: Ms. Jessica Francisco
  • School of Science and Engineering
  • (02)84266001 loc. 5603
  • jrfrancisco@ateneo.edu

2. Central Luzon State University

  • Project Leader: Dr. Theody B. Sayco
  • Project Staff: Ms. Precious Joan Sibulburo
  • College of Engineering
  • (044)4567208
  • pjsibulburo@clsu.edu.ph

3. De La Salle University

  • Project Leader: Dr. Kathleen B. Aviso
  • Project Staff: Ms. Amabelle Ayop
  • Gokongwei College of Engineering
  • (02)85244611 loc. 324
  • amabelle.ayop@dlsu.edu.ph

4. Mapua University

  • Project Leader: Dr. Jonathan W.L. Salvacion
  • Project Staff: Ms. Lorraine Hilario
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • (02)85273681
  • mapua_erdt@yahoo.com

5. Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute Technology

  • Project Leader: Dr. Noel R. Estoperez
  • Project Staff: Ms. Doruthee Encarnado
  • College of Engineering and Technology
  • (063)2214050 local 4130
  • erdt_msu_iit@yahoo.com

6. University of the Philippines Diliman

  • Project Leader: Dr. Gerald Jo Denoga
  • Project Staff: Ms. Joy Bolina
  • College of Engineering
  • (02)89818500 loc. 3160
  • jbolina.erdt@coe.upd.edu.ph

7. University of the Philippines Los Baños

  • Project Leader: Dr. Rossana Marie C. Amongo
  • Project Staff: Mr. Leo Neil Viado
  • CEAT
  • (049)2538366
  • erdt.uplb@up.edu.ph

8. University of San Carlos

  • Project Leader: Dr. Rosana J. Ferolin
  • Project Staff: Ms. Alele Lagusan
  • School of Engineering
  • (032)2300100 loc. 151/152
  • uscerdt@gmail.com

How to Process DOST-SEI ERDT Program

Here is a step-by-step guide when applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

Step 1: Go to your desired school placement and look for the persons in-charge to submit an application together with the required documents.

Step 2: After submission of the application, you have to wait for a response or notice from the University or school placement you applied to if you are qualified for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program.

Step 3: Once you are qualified and have passed the screening processes, you will be requested to submit the additional documents needed for the scholarship program as stated above.

Important Reminders

Here are some of the important things to remember when applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program.

  • The scholarship is intended for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/Ph.D. degree.
  • Scholars must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship.
  • They shall execute a Scholarship Agreement.
  • Their academic performance shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
  • They must not also have other scholarships.
  • Additionally, he or she is required to render service obligation in the Philippines after he/she finishes the MS/Ph.D. degree, such as one year of service for every year of scholarship.
  • The scholar is also be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Video: What is the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program

This video is very helpful and insightful as it will give you detailed information about the things you need to know before applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program graduate scholarship offered by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI).

Here, it discusses the basic things you must know such as the qualifications or eligibility requirements for the said scholarship program, as well as the required documents that you must accomplish and secure when you apply to your desired field of specialization or program of your chosen school placement.

Additionally, this video tackles the financial benefits or scholarship privileges that scholars or awardees can receive when they qualify for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program. It was also included in the video a short and simple guide on the process or procedure you must undertake when you apply for the said scholarship program as well as some tips and reminders that you to bear in mind. Thus, it is recommended that you have to watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program.

If you wish to know more about this scholarship program, you can visit the official website of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here – https://www.dost.gov.ph/. Additionally, you may also check out on their website the other scholarship programs they offer such as the undergraduate scholarship programs and the other graduate scholarship programs. You may also contact the Department of Science and Technology if you have some concerns or questions through here – https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships#engineering-research-and-development-for-technology-erdt under the For Inquiries section.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

The scholarship is intended for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/Ph.D. degree. This scholarship program aims to implement high-impact research agenda that is aligned with the development plans of the Philippines and contribute to attaining a critical mass of graduates with master’s and doctorate degrees. Additionally, it aims to upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers and the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible, as well as help in developing a culture of research and development (R&D) in the country. This scholarship program covers the MS Program, Ph.D. program, BS-MS Straight Program, MEng Program, and Straight Ph.D. Program.

2. What are the benefits I can get from the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

Here are some of the financial benefits that the grantees or scholars are entitled to receive.

  • For Master’s Program
    • Scholars are entitled to an actual Tuition fee and other school fees.
    • A Php 25,000 stipend per month
    • A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year
    • A Transportation Allowance of one (1) round trip economy fare up to P10,000 per academic year is given only to students who study outside their home province.
    • A premium Group Accident and Health Insurance
    • A Php 60,000 Thesis/Dissertation Outright Grant
    • A Research Support Grant amounting to Php 225,000
    • A Research Grant up to Php 114,000 (not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars)
    • A Research Dissemination Grant of Php 75,000
    • A Mentor’s Fee amounting to Php 36,000
  • For Doctoral Program
    • They are entitled to an actual Tuition fee and other school fees.
    • A stipend amounting to Php 33,000 per month.
    • A Book Allowance amounting to Php 20,000 per Academic Year
    • A Transportation Allowance of one (1) round trip economy fares up to P10,000 per academic year is intended only for students who study outside their home province.
    • A premium Group Accident and Health Insurance
    • A Thesis/Dissertation Outright Grant up to Php 100,000
    • A Research Support Grant of Php 475,000
    • A Research Grant up to Php 253,000 (not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars)
    • A Research Dissemination Grant up to Php 150,000
    • A Mentor’s Fee of Php 72,000

3. What are the qualifications when applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

Below is the list of the eligibility requirements the applicants must meet to qualify for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

  • Applicants must be Filipino citizens.
  • They must not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program.
  • They must have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT.
  • They must have a BS/MS degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Additionally, they must be in good health condition.
  • They must not have criminal/administrative cases.
  • They must also pass the interview and other screening procedures.
  • More importantly, applicants must be a Ph.D. graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second Ph.D. degree or an MS/Ph.D. non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/Ph.D. degree.
  • Applicants who are Ph.D. graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program or an MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree are no longer qualified to apply for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

4. What are the requirements or documents needed when applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

  • Applicants must provide and secure the following required documents:
  • An accomplished ERDT Application form which can be downloaded thru the
  • Narrative Essays
  • Recommendation Letters from 3 former professors or supervisors
  • A Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
  • A photocopy of the Birth Certificate
  • A valid NBI Clearance
  • A Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with a PRC license number is indicated.
  • Permission to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship/Certificate of Employment/ Proof of Resignation or Termination of the contract (if employed).
  • A Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case (if employed)
  • Additionally, scholars must submit the following needed documents when they are accepted into the scholarship.
    • An Acceptance Letter/ Notice of Admission from the Graduate School
    • The Approved Program of Study
  • Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants also include:
    • Certification from the Graduate School/ university indicating the following:
      • Number of graduate units required in the program
      • Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

5. Where can I apply for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

You can apply directly to the school placement where you wish to pursue further studies that offers the desired program you are going to take up.

6. What are the priority courses or programs for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program?

You can go back above and check out the different programs each school placement has to offer.

Summary

Hence, this is the process in applying for the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program as well as the important things that you have to consider and remember before applying for the said scholarship program offered by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI).

We hope that you find this article helpful when you plan to apply for this graduate scholarship program. If you wish to know the other graduate scholarship programs offered by the Department of Science and Technology, you can visit their website here – https://www.dost.gov.ph/.