Grantees & Scholars
Grantee Project Title Collaborators and Partners Principal Investigator
Ateneo de Davao University Optimization of Cacao Fermentation Subasta Integrated Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Prof. Ian Marc Cabugsa
Ateneo de Manila University Field Quality Test Kits and Mobile App for the Medicinal Plant Industry: Water Activity and Plant Extract Profile (Phases I and II) Pascual Pharma Corporation Dr. Erwin P. Enriquez
Ateneo de Manila University Analytics Monitoring for Power Systems (AMPS) Solar Solutions, Inc. Dr. Erees Queen Macabebe
Benguet State University Non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolates in Northern Philippines as Potential Biological Control Against Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination of Peanut Phase I Lussoc Santo Domingo Ilocos Sur Farmers’ Association Dr. Janet Luis
Development of Protocols for the Production of Aspergillus flavus as Biological Control Agents Against Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination of Peanut (Phase II) The University of Georgia-Tifton Campus
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Finding Solutions to Precocious Flowering of Stevia rebaudiana in the Philippines Bicolandia Greenfields Development Organization, Inc. Prof. Josephine F. Cruz
De La Salle University Design and Manufacturing Feasibility of a Novel Smart Electric Folding Bicycles in the Philippines NYFTI, Inc. Engr. Isidro Antonio Marfori III
De La Salle University Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Graphene Nanomaterials with Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Barnacle Properties for Sea Vessel Hull Applications Blue Sea Energy Technology Corporation Dr. Gil Nonato Santos
De La Salle University Microvascular Therapeutic Fields based on Resonance Phenomena Principles Integrated Micro-electronics, Inc. Dr. Gil Nonato Santos
De La Salle University Automation of Coco Sugar Production Ragay Coconut Development Council Philippine Coconut Authority – Camarines Sur Provincial Office Dr. Elmer P. Dadios
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
The University of Arizona
De La Salle University Smart Farm for All-Seasons Tomato Production University of Rizal System Dr. Elmer P. Dadios
Batangas State University
The University of Arizona
De La Salle University Establishing a Registry of Philippine Coffee Varieties and Developing SNPs Markers for Increased Production Cavite State University, New York University Dr. Ma. Carmen Ablan-Lagman
De La Salle University Life Cycle Assessment of Algal Biofuels in the Philippines (Phase I) AZtech Foodgrowers Corporation Dr. Aristotle T. Ubando
MCPI Corporation
Process Streamlining of the Algae Industry in the Philippines (Phase II) The University of Arizona
De La Salle University Sustainable Management of “Aqua” for Resilient 21st Century (SMART) Communities Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Mulanay, Quezon Campus Dr. Aileen Orbecido
De La Salle University Microvascular Therapeutic Fields based on Resonance Phenomena Principles Integrated Micro-electronics, Inc. Dr. Romeric Pobre
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Business and Engineering Technology (UBE-Tech) for the Purple Yam Industry in the Northern Philippines Chemfree Foods Engr. Raffy Espiritu
Iloilo Science and Technology University Bioactive Hyaluronic Acid from Heads of Silver-Banded Whiting for Nutraceutical Use (Phase I) Unifish, Inc. Dr. Bernadeth F. Ticar
Bioactive Hyaluronic Acid from Heads of Silver-Banded Whiting for Nutraceutical Use: Characterization and Biocompatibility Assessment of the Extracted Hyaluronic Acid (Phase II) Unifish, Inc.
Iloilo Science and Technology University Valorization of Brown Seaweeds through Alginate Extraction for Fruit and Fish Post-Harvest Preservation Ephrathah Farms Corporation, Unifish, Inc., Tiabas Seaweeds Growers Association Prof. Hilario S. Taberna, Jr.
Iloilo Science and Technology University Multi-Powered Drying System for Food Processing Magagmay Nga Kristyanong Katilingban (MKK) Consumers’ Cooperative Dr. Renerio Mucas
Iloilo Science and Technology University Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Water-Driven S-Turbine Pump Engr. Salvador Senorio
Mapua University Mapua Sikat Project Bathala Rocketstove Sikat Solar Challenge Foundation, Inc. (Science Foundation) Dr. Febus Reijd G. Cruz
Mariano Marcos State University Pilot Deployment and Research and Development of Multi-Feedstock Village-Scale Modularized Kits for Bioethanol Production BAPAMIN Cooperative Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis
Multi-Feedstock Village-Scale Modularized Kits for Bioethanol Production Phase II. Establishment of S & T -Based Sustainable Village-Scale Bioethanol Industry (Phase II) Nipa Wine Making Producers Cooperative
Southern Bondoc Peninsula Cooperative
Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines
Green Future Innovation, Inc.
Mariano Marcos State University Developing New Patterns and Design for the Local Weaving Industry in Paoay, Ilocos Norte Nagbakalan Loomweavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Prof. Lawrence Eclarin
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Optimized Chip Implementation of Indoor Light Energy Harvesting for Sensor Network and Battery Charging (Phase I) Xinyx Design Consultancy and Services, Inc., Analog Devices, General Trias, Inc. Engr. Jefferson Hora
INLIGHT 2-Chip Fabrication and Testing of Indoor Light Energy Harvesting for Sensor Network and Battery Recharging (Phase II) Analog Devices, General Trias, Inc. (ADI)
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Development and Production of High Value Yacon (Smallantus sonchifolius) Products NutraTech BioPharma, Inc. DOALNARA Restoration Society Dr. Roberto M. Malaluan
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Rigid Polyurethane Insulation Foams Made from Lignocellulosic Rice Straw University of Missouri Engr. Arnold Lubguban
Samar State University Wearable Evasion Device Engr. Jon Alvin Macariola
Technological Institute of the Philippines Charge and Advertise (ChAd) Dr. Drandreb Earl Juanico
Technological University of the Philippines Automated Chicken Manure Toxicity Level Reducer System Using Optimized Farm Probiotics Solution Silgen Industrial Corporation Engr. Nilo Arago
University of the Philippines – Diliman Spatio-Temporal Controls on Gold Mineralization in Masara, Compostela Valley Philippines APEX Mining Company, Inc. Dr. Carla Dimalanta
University of the Philippines – Diliman Pilot Scale Production of Halymenia durvillei Bory de Saint-Vincent: Post-Harvest Evaluation of Phycobiliproteins and Lambda-Like Carrageenan in H. durvillei Plentex Philippines, Inc. Dr. Marco Nemesio Montaño
University of the Philippines – Diliman Expanded Organo-Bentonite Nanofiller for High Value-Added Rubber Products (Phase I) Philippine Rubber Industries Association Dr. Bryan Pajarito
University of the Philippines – Diliman Expanded Organo-Bentonite Nanofiller for High Value-Added Rubber Products: The “Mixture” Approach to Multi-Functionality (Phase II) Rhodeco Rubber, Case Western Reserve University Dr. Bryan Pajarito
University of the Philippines – Diliman Production of Halymenia durvillei Biomass in a Land-Based Culture Facility Using Vegetative Propagules and Spores Plentex Philippines, Inc. Dr. Gavino C. Trono, Jr.
University of the Philippines – Diliman Mining Bacteria-Derived Human Host Cell Signaling Modulators for Targeted Drug Discovery Louisiana State University, Washington State University Dr. Joyce Ibana
University of the Philippines – Diliman Development of Standardized Philippine Moringa oleifera-based Food Supplement with Validated Therapeutic Activity by Way of Untargeted Metabolite Profiling and Bioassay-Guided Fractionation Rutgers University Dr. Hiyas Junio
University of the Philippines – Diliman Plasma Cleaning: Development of Efficient Methods for Processing Microelectronic Device Surfaces University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dr. Magdaleno Vasquez
University of the Philippines – Diliman Brushed/Brushless DC Motor Controller and Battery Management System with Battery Authentication for Electric Vehicles Engr. Gaudan Albert Chekov L. Castillo
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Philippine Local Forages as Sustainable Feed Alternative for Dairy Cattle Benacorn Corporation Philippine Asia Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation Prof. Menandro Loresco
Batangas State University (BatSU)
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Branch
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Developing a Sustainable Dairy Cattle Genetic Stock in the Philippines: Establishing the Base for Future Breeding (Phase I) Lipa University Dr. Agapita J. Salces
Philippine Asian Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation
Developing a Sustainable Dairy Cattle Genetic Stock in the Philippines: Crossbreeding with Aussie Red (Phase II) Catulayan Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Bohol Dairy Producers Association
ACDI Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Bohol Island State University
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Functional Genome Analysis of Gold Nanoparticle-Producing Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Isolated from Philippine Soil Batangas State University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Dr. Lilia M. Fernando
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Recombinant Buffalo Antibodies as a Resource for Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Proof-of-Concept and Applications in Schistosomiasis University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Rina B. Opulencia
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Survey and Comparative Detection of the Fungi Associated with Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD) Disease in Cacao-Growing Areas of the Philippines Cavite State University, North Carolina State University Prof. Johnny Balidion
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Reducing Agricultural Post-Harvest Loss by Developing a Cost-Effective Cold Storage Facility CleverHeat, Inc., Benguet State University Dr. Patricia Ann Sanchez
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Proteins with Bioactive Peptides Exhibiting Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Lowering Activities from Pineapple Del Monte Philippines, Inc. Dr. Antonio Laurena
University of the Philippines Manila War on Worms and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WOW-A-WASH): Integration of Helminthiases Control with Wash in Selected Haiyan-Stricken and Armed Conflict Areas in the Philippines Plan International Philippines Vicente Belizario, Jr. MD
University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc. Application of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils as Natural Preservative and Flavoring in Low-Salt Dried Fish and Fish Jerky (Phase I) Herbanext Laboratories, Inc., Thelmie’s Dried Fish Prof. Rose T. Mueda
Technology Verification, Pilot Scale Production, and Test Marketing of Low-Salt Dried Fish and All Natural Tuna Jerky (Phase (II)
University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc. Dietary Proteins from Endemic Philippine Fish Species Pascual Pharma Corporation Dr. Jose P. Peralta
University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc. Production and Evaluation of High-Protein Fermented Sweet Potato (Pro-Enk) as Feed Ingredient for Economically Important Aquatic Organisms Plentex Philippines, Inc. Tarlac Agricultural University Dr. Rex Ferdinand Traifalgar
University of San Agustin Chemical Profiling and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Biomarkers of Iloilo Honey Maridan Industries, Inc Dr. Doralyn Dalisay
University of San Carlos Characterization of Mango-Derived Nutraceuticals Produced by Spray Drying Technology Green Enviro Management Systems, Inc., Case Western Reserve University Dr. Evelyn B. Taboada
University of Southern Philippines Design, Development, and Packaging of an Internet of Things (IoT) Monitoring and Intelligent Control System for Crop Heat Stress CloudFarm Innovations, Inc., Western Mindanao State University, Case Western Reserve University Engr. Ernani Villasencio
University Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Low Cost Intelligent Steam Education Robot (LISER) Abba’s Orchard Maria Montessori School Engr. Diogenes Armando Pascua
Western Philippines University Increasing the Production of Abalone Haliotis asinina Juveniles in Hatchery and Nursery for Grow-Out Farming as Supplemental Livelihood in Coastal Communities (Phase I) Malampaya Foundation, Inc., Krisjewels Pearl Culture and Hatchery, Inc. Dr. Lota Creencia
Developing a Semi-Intensive Abalone Haliotis asinine Farming System (Phase II)
Protocol Development for the Culture of Two High Value Marine Finfish Species as a Livelihood Opportunity for the People of Palawan Center for Sustainability
Western Philippines University Development of Simplified Backyard Hatchery Propagation and Grow-Out Culture Methods for Pearl Oysters as Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Palaweños Dr. Roger G. Dolorosa
Xavier University Fast Pyrolysis of Napier Grass in a Fluidized Bed Reactor Greenergy Development Affiliated Renewable Energy CenterCorporation, Dr. Maria Theresa Isla-Cabaraban
Xavier University Potential of Dehydrated Vegetable Production in Strengthening Sustainability of Smallholder Vegetable Supply Chains (Phase I) Monde Nissin Corporation, Santiago Miki Factory, RYS Farm Products Retailer and Bukidnon Farmer-Trader Dr. Maria Rosario P. Mosqueda
Potential of Dehydrated Vegetable Production in Strengthening Sustainability of Smallholder Vegetable Supply Chains (Phase II)
Xavier University Scale-Up of Freeze Concentrator for Coconut Water School of Business Management, XU Prof. Danilo Miñon
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Advanced Research Scholarship

The Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (GraSST) is a merit-based, open, competitive national scholarship program that gives Filipinos the opportunity to study or do research at the graduate level in a U.S. university. USAID awarded the scholarships to talented individuals who were able to demonstrate potential as future leaders and decision-makers in the STI […]
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Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Scholarship

The Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (GraSST) is a merit-based, open, competitive national scholarship program that gives Filipinos the opportunity to study or do research at the graduate level in a U.S. university. USAID awarded the scholarships to talented individuals who were able to demonstrate potential as future leaders and decision-makers in the STI […]