Who May Avail
Domestic NSPOs, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as private and public foundations, engaged in and whose funds are dedicated to scientific pursuits
Checklist of Requirements
Submit one (1) physical copy and one (1) electronic copy
1. Letter of Intent
Letter of intent to apply as a DOST-certified S&T Foundation addressed to the Department Secretary.
From applicant, any format
2. Notarized Affidavit
Affidavit for the application (SFU 0015 form) accomplished by the organization’s head and filed under oath before a notary public or a competent officer or person authorized by law
3. SEC Registration Documents
Certified true copies of the organization’s most recent:
a. Articles of Incorporation (AOI)
b. By-Laws (BL)
c. SEC-issued Certificates of Registration of AOI and BL, and amendments, if any
d. General Information Sheet (GIS)
From applicant, SEC’s format
4. List of Officers and Working Staff
Updated list of the organization’s officers and working staff
From applicant, any format
5. S&T PPA Portfolio
Portfolio of S&T programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) with proposed budget for a period of three (3) years approved by the organization’s head or equivalent officer, accomplished in DOST-approved and prescribed format (SFU 0001 and 0002 forms)
6. Certification of Funds Availability
A certification of funds availability that the organization has sufficient and available funding to implement the submitted S&T PPA Portfolio, signed by the budget officer or equivalent personnel, and approved by the organization’s head
From applicant, any format
Steps to Avail the Service
1
Submit complete application requirements
Agency Action #1
Receive submitted application requirements.
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
2 hours
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-CO Records Management Section
Agency Action #2
Evaluation of application through a two (2)-stage process: prequalification and en banc validation (on-site or online)
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
15.5 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 working day
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
Agency Action #5
Inform applicant of the result of the application and the next course of action
FEE
None
PROCESSING TIME
2 hours
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-SFU
2
Secure Order of Payment
Agency Action #6
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 #7
Issue Official Receipt (OR) for payment of registration fee
FEE
PhP 3,000.00
PROCESSING TIME
1 hour
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DOST-CO Cashier’s Office
4
Claim approved DOST Certificate
Agency Action #8
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 3,000.00
PROCESSING TIME
20 working days
Life of the Certification
The DOST Certification for S&T Foundations is effective for three (3) years upon issuance, unless revoked earlier by DOST.