The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) is a consortium of 8 member universities in the country that offer master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields. This consortium is composed of Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and the University of San Carlos.
The ERDT was created to implement high impact research agenda that is aligned with the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP). One of the goals is to upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers as well as upgrade the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible.
The ERDT aims to attain a critical mass of graduates with Master’s and PhD degrees so it can develop a culture of research and development (R&D). The applicant must have a full time commitment to the scholarship and must not engage in any form of employment during the period when the scholarship is awarded.
Successful applicants must officially enroll as full time graduate student, not avail or enjoy other scholarships, and must be willing to render the required service obligation equivalent to the length of time that the scholar enjoyed the scholarship, which is one year of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof.
The scholarship award covers 2 years for the master’s program and 3 years for the doctoral program. After 1 year of scholarship, the graduate or the grantee shall render service to the government or refund the scholarship grant with interest.
MORE INFORMATION
Eligibility
Must be a Filipino citizen
Not be more than 45 years old at the time of application
Passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT
Have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field
Be in good health
Not have criminal or administrative cases
Requirements
Application form
Photocopy of the official transcript of records
Recommendation letter from 3 former professors or supervisors
Original and photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
Original and photocopy of NBI Clearance
A narrative of not more than 1,000 words describing your current work or a project or research that you worked on and your contribution towards the completion of the project
A narrative of not more than 500 words describing what you intend to do (work, business etc) after earning your graduate degree
A narrative describing your intended research area
Certification from the employer that the applicant is permitted to take a leave of absence (if applicant is employed)
Further reading, http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships#engineering-research-and-development-for-technology-erdt
Benefits for Masters
Tuition and other fees, actual amount
P25,000 monthly stipend
P5,000 per semester book allowance
Transportation allowance
P30,000 thesis/ dissertation grant
P225,000 research support grant
Benefits for Doctoral
Tuition and other fees, actual amount
P33,000 monthly stipend
P5,000 book allowance
Transportation allowance
P60,000 thesis/ dissertation grant
P450,000 research support grant
Deadline of submission
ADMU, CLSU, MSU-IIT and UPLB
1st sem – June 15
2nd sem – November 15
DLSU
1st term – June 15
2nd term – October 31
3rd term – March 15
Mapua
1st quarter – April 30
2nd quarter – September 15
USC
1st sem – April 30
2nd sem – September 15
UPD
1st sem – June 8
2nd sem – November 8
Submit your application to
ADMU
Ms. Arianne Ferrer / Ms. Charisse M. Cena
Telephone: 02 426 6001 loc 5603
Email: asferrer@ataneo.edu and ccenas@ataneo.edu
CLSU
Dr. Ireneo Agulto / Ms. Precious Sibulburo
Telephone: 044 456 7208 and 044 456 0107
Email: ireneoagulto@yahoo.com and pjsibulboro@clsu.edu.ph
DLSU
Ms. Amabelle Ayop / Ms. Gladys Cruz
Telephone: 02 524 4611 loc 324/ 162
Email: erdt_dlsu@yahoo.com and gladys.cruz@dlsu.edu.ph
MIT
Ms. Lorraine Hilario / Ms. Rosie Ann Pascual
Telephone: 02 527 3681
Email: mapua_erdt@yahoo.com and racpascual@mapua.edu.ph
MSU-IIT
Ms. Doruthee Mugot
Telephone: 063 223 2351
Email: erdt_msu_iit@yahoo.com
UPD
Ms. Joy B. Bolina
Telephone: 02 434 0304
Email: jbbolina.erdt@coe.upd.edu.ph
UPLB
Dr. Arnold Elepaño / Ms. Paully May Valencia
Telephone: 049 536 2873
Email: arnold_elepano@yahoo.com and paullymayvalencia@yahoo.com
USC
Ms. Divina Palacio
Telephone: 032 230 0100 loc. 151
Email: divinapalacio20@yahoo.com
Contact information
Department of Science and Technology –
Science Education Institute
Gen Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City
Telephone 02 837 1333
Related Post
