Key thematic areas

Proposed research projects should target the improvement of the quality of life of the BoP through effective S&T policies and innovation methods/processes. The projects should focus on addressing BoP issues in any of the following key areas:

• Water and sanitation
• Health
• Climate change adaptation

The research should consider the following:

• Identify a BoP problem/s that has been or can be solved by an S&T innovation
• Experiences in developing, marketing, and/or implementing an S&T innovation that targets the BoP in general or a specific BoP community
• How existing S&T country policies promote or hinder the development, marketing, and/or implementation of a specific innovation  

The research can also focus on enabling factors like Information and Communications Technology (ICT), education and microfinance, which have broad and cross-sectoral impacts. Proposals that seek to promote, develop or institutionalize local or indigenous methods/processes that can benefit the BoP will also be welcomed.

Grant amount and project duration

The Program is extending grants of up to 25,000 CAD. Grants will be awarded to projects that can be completed within one (1) year, unless otherwise indicated in the proposal.

Submission of Applications

Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter of intent (maximum of 2 pages) introducing the applicant (individual or organization), explaining the proposed research project, and its relevance to the iBoP Project research agenda.
Applications can be submitted via e-mail or courier:

• Via e-mail: The electronic/soft copies of the letter of intent should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject “2009 iBoP Small Grant Competition Entry”. Files should be either in Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) format.
• Via courier: Two (2) sets of the letter of intent should be sent with the heading “2009 iBoP Small Grant Competition Entry” to the following address:
  
  iBoP Small Grants Program Secretariat
  Ateneo School of Government
  Pacifico Ortiz Hall, Fr. Arrupe Road, Social Development Complex
  Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights
  1108 Quezon City, PHILIPPINES