Department of Science and Technology
Engineering Research and Development for Technology
The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program is a consortium of eight universities offering mature engineering graduate programs— University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Ateneo de Mania University (AdMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), University of San Carlos (USC), MSU– Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), MAPUA University (Former MAPUA Institute of Technology) and De La Salle University (DLSU).
The UPLB– CEAT started being a member of the ERDT program in 2009, in the term of Dean Arsenio Resurreccion with then, IAE Director and former Dean of CEAT (2010-2020), Dr. Arnold R. Elepano, as the project leader.
The current ERDT Project Leader is the college dean, Dr. Rex B. Demafelis (29 February 2024-present).
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must:
- be a Filipino citizen;
- not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program;
- have 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 condition;
- not have criminal/administrative cases; and
- pass the interview and other screening procedures.
Who else may apply?
- PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
- MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree
Who may NO longer apply?
- PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
- MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Accomplished ERDT Scholarship Application Form. (Note: Contact ERDT-UPLB for the updated Application Form);
2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate;
3. Essay 1 (Current work or project or undergraduate research that have been done.);
4. Essay 2 (Future plans after graduation from the applied graduate program.);
5. Essay 3 (Intended research work to be done while in the graduate program.);
6. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record (TOR);
7. Valid NBI Clearance (Original);
8. ERDT Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with PRC license number indicated;
9. Notice of Admission (NOA) from UPLB Graduate School;
10. Accomplished ERDT Recommendation Form from past three (3) professors/supervisors;
11. Additional Requirements for Employed Applicant:
- Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case;
- Approved Study of Leave by President or Chancellor / Resignation Letter / Termination of Contract;
12. Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:
- True Copy of Grades (TCG) of all the taken courses;
- Plan of Coursework (POC) from UPLB Graduate School; and
- Approved Change of Status from Probationary to Regular (Probationary Status).