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Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program
Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) program is a component of the DOST’s Accelerated
R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and Development Institutions and Industrial
Competitiveness under the Science for Change Program.
The DOST, through the NICER Program, provides institutional grant for Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) in the regions to undertake quality research that will catalyze and promote regional
development.
Why does DOST implement the NICER Program?

NICER Program is being implemented to achieve the following:
▪ Capacitate HEIs in the regions to make significant improvement in regional research by
integrating its development needs with the existing research capabilities and resources;
▪ Establish R&D Centers that will cater to the specific needs of the Regions, to include
upgrading, development and acquisition of research equipment to undertake collaborative
R&D activities;
▪ Enable S&T human resource through the R&D leaders under the R&D Leadership (RDLead)
Program who will pursue innovative research relevant to the societal needs of the region that
will support the local industries;
▪ Promote inclusive growth that will benefit the research community and the industry by
increasing the number of developed and transferred technologies;
▪ Improve the level of IP management and protection as well as deploy technologies for public
good and generate revenues through licensing and commercialization.
Who are eligible to apply?

▪ Any HEI with proven competence and track record* may apply for funding under the NICER
Program, provided that the projects will have beneficial impact on local industry.
*If the HEI proponent does not have the full capacity to pursue the proposed R&D, the HEI must
have a corresponding proposal under the RDLead Program to fill in the capacity gap.
▪ The eligibility of the HEIs shall be determined by the DOST Councils based on the record of
accomplishment of the institution, alignment with the HNRDA, sustainability, adequacy of
human resource and clearance from any accountability with DOST.
What are the characteristics of a good NICER proposal?
Proposed NICER shall meet the following requirements:
▪ unique and different across regions, with projects anchored on the Harmonized National R&D
Agenda and regional primary needs and capabilities;
▪ duly endorsed by the Regional Development Council (RDC);
▪ hosted by an eligible HEI proponent with commitment to maintain and sustain its operations;
▪ a collaborative project of HEIs in the region; and,
▪ structured for a multi-year program implementation (maximum of three years) with at least
three (3) initial component R&D projects and a clear roadmap of R&D activities and outputs.
How to apply under the NICER Program?

Interested HEIs shall submit the following requirements:
▪ Full-blown proposal with at least three (3) component projects using DOST Form No. 2A and
2B (downloadable from www.dost.gov.ph);
▪ Line Item Budget (LIB);
▪ Curriculum Vitae of project leader and all co-researchers / implementers;
▪ Endorsement of the DOST Regional Office (DOST RO); (Endorsement of the RDC is required
during the highest level of evaluation.)
▪ Inventory of MS/PhD faculty members and researchers;
▪ Number of graduate students (MS/PhD) per course;
▪ List of existing R&D centers and Technology Licensing Office / Technology Transfer Office in
the HEI proponent;
▪ List of publications of involved personnel; and
▪ List of collaborating and cooperating partner universities with corresponding letter(s) of support
*It is recommended that a corresponding proposal under RDLead Program be submitted, to

synergize with the HEI’s NICER proposal.
The HEI must submit the complete documentary requirements via the DOST Project Management
Information System (DPMIS) at https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/. Other forms of submission will not be
accepted.
For further inquiries, you may contact:
Science for Change Program

Project Management Office
Office of the Undersecretary for R&D
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
2/F ADMATEL Bldg., DOST Compound
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
Tel. No.: (+63) 837-2943/ 837-2071 loc. 2510
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dost.gov.ph

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Why does DOST implement the NICER Program?

Who are eligible to apply?

How to apply under the NICER Program?

*It is recommended that a corresponding proposal under RDLead Program be submitted, to

For further inquiries, you may contact:

Science for Change Program

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