Thursday, October 04, 2007 Researchers to compete in 7th industry, energy R&D competitions
THE Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) opens last September its nationwide search and competitions for the outstanding research work in the industry and energy sectors.
Conducted every two years to give time and chances for more entries, the event is known as the 7th PCIERD Regional and National S&T Fora and Competitions in Industry and Energy Research and Development (R&D).
The culmination of the activity, which is also in time for the PCIERD 26th anniversary, is on March 17, 2008.
The competition is PCIERD’s way of recognizing the outstanding researches in industry and energy that have contributed to the growth of science and technology in the country.
It is open to all Filipino engineers, scientists and researchers from universities and colleges, R&D institutions and private industries involved in R&D work in the industry and energy sectors.
The PCIERD is giving away big cash prizes for the best product, process or equipment developed in the following sectors: 1) chemicals, 2) Construction, 3) Disaster Mitigation, 4) Energy, 5) Environment, 6) Food and Feed, 7) Metals and Engineering, 8) Mining and Minerals, and 9) Transportation.
The PCIERD has always emphasized on the need to encourage researchers and technology generators to be more responsive to evolving scientific and technological trends. There are also many opportunities awaiting them in industry and energy R&D.
Further, promoting technology development and eventual adoption or transfer of these technologies, are also important and it is expected that the competitions will stir up further collaborations in these areas.
Submitted entries will be screened and those that who will qualify will be presented during the scheduled Regional S&T Fora Competition. Winners will vie at the National Level in March 13, 2008.
Two Regional S&T Competitions will be conducted in Manila. Luzon will cover Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Cordillera Administrative Regions (CAR) and the National Capital Region (NCR). The Luzon competitions will be held on February 12, 2008.
On the other hand, Visayas and Mindanao will cover Regions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Caraga and Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (Armm) and the competitions will be held on February 13, 2008.
The entries will be judged based on the following: a) socio-economic impact and opportunities; b) environmental aspect; c) adaptability, replicability and utilization potential; d) contribution to the advancement of science and technology; and e) presentation and documentation.
A total of P 1.5 million worth of cash prizes, incentives, and plaques has been allotted for both regional and national winners.
Authors and/or researchers of all winning entries in the national category will be given full support by the Department of Science and Technology (Dost) in terms of technology promotion and commercialization.
Prizes for the regional category are P125,000 for the first prize; P100,000 for the second prize; and P75, 000.00 for the third prize plus a plaque for each.
For the national category, first, second and third prize winners will receive P250,000, P200,000, and P150, 000, respectively and a trophy per winner.
The PCIERD will also give an incentive of P5,000 each to all qualified entries.
Entries should be submitted to the Chair, PCIERD Steering Committee, 7th Regional and National Competitions in Industry and Energy Research, 3rd Floor, DOST Main Building, Science Community Complex, Gen. Santos Ave, Bicutan, Taguig City.
For online submission, please visit www.pcierd.dost.gov.ph. Inquiries can be made through telephone numbers (02) 8372926, (02) 8372935, (02) 8376154 or (trunklines) (02) 8372071 to 82, local nos. 2120 & 2121, and Fax No. (02) 8372525 or e-mail address pcierd@dost.gov.ph.
The PCIERD is also mounting the search for the Best Industry and Energy R&D Consortium.
The competition is also held every two years and the winners will be announced during the PCIERD 26th anniversary on March 14, 2008.
The competition among the 10 PCIERD consortia aims to recognize outstanding accomplishments and to encourage the consortia to upgrade the level of scientific and technological R&D awareness and capabilities in line with PCIERD’s priority areas.
The consortia are tasked to plan and formulate regional R&D program in the industry and energy sectors.
At present, there are 10 PCIERD consortia in NCR, CAR, Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 12.
Aside from the major consortium award, 2 other special awards will be given: 1) The Outstanding Consortium on Project Management; and 2) The Outstanding Consortium on Research Management.
Further inquiries can be made through telephone numbers (02)837-2926; (02) 837-2935; (02) 837-6154 or (trunklines) (02) 837-2071- 82 local nos. 2120 & 2121 and FAX No. (02) 837-2925. (Press release)
