MS Thesis / PhD Dissertation Grant
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation manuscript grant is open to all master’s and Ph.D. degree graduates. It is intended to support expenses incurred during the printing and binding of the thesis or dissertation.
- Master’s and Ph.D. degree graduates may file their application within one (1) year after the completion of the degree.
- Applicants must not have received similar support from other funding agencies.
- Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation studies must be aligned with the NRCP NIBRA or HNRDA (download the NRCP NIBRA/HNRDA brochure).
- Financial assistance from the NRCP must be acknowledged in all reports and publications generated from the thesis or dissertation.
- Certificate of completion of thesis/dissertation from the applicant's thesis/dissertation adviser.
- Electronic copy (E-copy) of the research extended abstract following the NRCP template (download extended abstract format).
- Certification of no funding support signed by the College Secretary.
For NRCP Members: Log in to your existing account on the SKMS Portal. Go to your Dashboard, click on the Thesis/Dissertation tab to review the criteria, click Proceed if eligible, fill out the required information, and attach your documentary requirements.
For Non-NRCP Members: Create a new account on skms.nrcp.dost.gov.ph by clicking on the Sign Up tab. Follow the activation instructions sent to your email. Once activated, log in, navigate to the Thesis/Dissertation tab in the Dashboard, review the criteria, click Proceed, and upload the necessary documents.
- The grant is open to all applicants and is processed on a first-come, first-served basis; however, active NRCP members are prioritized.
Inquiries & Support
For questions or assistance regarding the manuscript grant, you may reach out to:
