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1. To Apply for Thesis or Dissertation Grant (DOST-HRDP), the applicant has to approach the university or Department of Science and Technology link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for this procedure.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. The evaluation process may include an assessment of the research proposal, the applicant's academic background and credentials, and the relevance of the research to national development priorities. The specific procedures may vary depending on the program.
11. If the applicant is selected, the applicant will receive a notification from the DOST or the specific program coordinator. The applicant will also receive information about the next steps, such as enrollment, orientation, and other requirements.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Research proposal
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript of records
• Recommendation letters from academic or professional references
• Other documents as required by the specific grant program
• Any other documents (If required)

Department of Science and Technology
DOST-ASTI Bldg., UP Technology Park Complex,
C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines 1101
Contact - +63 2 8249 8500, +63 2 8426 9755‬‬‬
Email - info@asti.dost.gov.ph
Contact link

• The applicant must be a Filipino citizen, must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a master's or doctoral program in science and engineering, and must have a research proposal that is aligned with the national development priorities.

• There is no fee for this procedure.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Nationality
• Email ID
• Identity number
• Education qualification
• Parents’ name
• Marks details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• The Thesis or Dissertation Grant of the Human Resource Development Program (HRDP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines is a financial assistance program that aims to support the completion of graduate-level research projects in science and engineering fields.
• This grant is intended for Filipino citizens who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in master's or doctoral programs and have research proposals that are aligned with the national development priorities.

• Overall, the Thesis or Dissertation Grant of the DOST-HRDP aims to provide support and opportunities for Filipino scientists and researchers to pursue their graduate studies and contribute to the development of science and technology in the country.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• The HRDP aims to develop a pool of highly skilled and competent science and technology professionals who can contribute to national development and innovation.
• The program provides opportunities for Filipinos to learn from local and international experts, collaborate with local and international institutions, and conduct research and development projects that can address the country's pressing problems and opportunities.