Who May Avail
Private individuals, firms, and educational institutions undertaking specific R&D projects.
Domestic NSPOs, including NGOs and foundations, that do not qualify for certification as an S&T foundation.
Checklist of Requirements
Submit one (1) physical copy and one (1) electronic copy
1. Letter of Intent
Letter of intent to apply for certification addressed to the Department Secretary.
Any format/template
2. Notarized affidavit
Affidavit for the application (SFU 0016 form) accomplished by the Project Leader or organization’s head and filed before a notary public or a competent officer or a person authorized by law.
3. Specific R&D Project
Specific R&D project accompanied by a detailed project study accomplished in DOST-prescribed and approved format (SFU 0001 form), with proposed budget covering the duration of the said project, signed by the Project Leader/Proponent and endorsed by the implementing organization’s head.
Steps to Avail the Service
1
Submit complete application requirements
Agency Action #1
Receive submitted application requirements
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
4 hours
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-SFU
Agency Action #2
Evaluation of application
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
5.5 working days
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-SFU and Technical Evaluation Panel
Agency Action #3
Review and endorse evaluation reports for DOST certification
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
1.5 working days
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
Undersecretary for Regional Operations
Agency Action #4
Act on the endorsement for DOST certification
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
2 working days
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
Secretary
2
Secure Order of Payment
Agency Action #5
Prepare Order of Payment for the registration fee
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
1 hour
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-CO Accounting Division
3
Pay Registration Fee
Agency Action #6
Issue Official Receipt (OR) for payment of registration fee
FEE
PhP 500.00
PROCESSING TIME
1 hour
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-CO Cashier’s Office
4
Claim approved DOST Certificate
Agency Action #7
Receive the following from the applicant:
- Signed Notification of Approval and Conforme Letter;
- Copy of valid ID of notification letter addressee; and
- OR of registration fee payment.
In case a representative will claim the certificate, receive additional requirements:
- Authorization letter signed by addressee; and
- Copy of valid ID of claimant.
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
2 hours
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-SFU
Overall
FEE
PhP 500.00
PROCESSING TIME
10 working days
Life of the Certification
The DOST Certification for Specific R&D Projects is effective upon issuance until the completion of the R&D project, unless revoked earlier by the DOST.