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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pleased to announce the opening of the call for proposals for the 2026 Joint Research Project, a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

This bilateral initiative aims to support research conducted jointly by Filipino and Japanese researchers, fostering international scientific cooperation. Interested applicants are encouraged to work closely with their counterparts in Japan to develop their proposals.

The Filipino proponents shall submit their proposals to the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS), while their Japanese counterparts shall submit identical proposals to JSPS for a separate review and evaluation. Only projects approved by both DOST and JSPS will proceed under this scheme.

The deadline of submission is on 03 September 2025, 5:00 PM. Please refer to the enclosed document for the application guidelines.

For inquiries/clarification, please contact the DOST- International Technology Cooperation Unit through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone no. 8837-2071 loc 3070.

Thank you. 

2026 DOST-JSPS JRP Application Guidelines

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Philippines-Korea Joint S&T Research Program Call for Proposals is now open. We would like to request your assistance in disseminating this information to your S&T networks.

This call aims to give researchers an opportunity to strengthen the existing bilateral cooperation between Philippines and South Korea and explore new research partnerships particularly in areas namely: (i) Artificial Intelligence, and (ii) Waste Management. For your easy reference, below is the agreed timeline:

Activity/ies Timeline
Deadline for the proposal submission

19 May 2025

Exchange submitted proposal list

27 May 2025

Deadline of evaluation of proposals

15 August 2025

Discussion and decision on final selection

29 August 2025

Contract and Grant distribution to selected projects

September 2025

Commencement of selected projects

01 October 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the Call guidelines for reference. Interested parties are advised to coordinate with prospective counterpart/collaborator in South Korea to craft the proposals. Filipino researchers must submit their proposals at https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/

The necessary DOST-GIA forms for capsule proposals may be downloaded at http://www.dost.gov.ph. For further inquiries, you may contact Mr. Gabriel Sumague at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. copy furnished This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you.

 

Memo: Call for Proposals: 2025 Philippines-Korea Joint S&T Research Program Call for Proposals