The following should be submitted to the STFU Office in two (2) copies:

• Certification of Private Foundations
1. Letter of intent to apply as a DOST-certified science foundation addressed to the Department Secretary;
2. A certified true copy of the applicant’s:
   1. Articles of Incorporation,
   2. By-laws, and
   3. Certificate of registration of said Articles of Incorporation and By-laws as well as their amendments issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC);
3. Scientific and Technological Activities (STA) program with a proposed budget for a period of three (3) years covered by the certification signed by the Executive Director or equivalent officer of the foundation, accomplished using the DOST approved and prescribed forms;
4. A list of officers and working staff other than the trustees;
5. A certification by the Treasurer of the foundation that it has an initial capital of at least one million pesos (P1,000,000.00); and
6. Notarized oath/affidavit for the application for certification as a science foundation filed before a notary public or a competent officer or person authorized by law.

• Certification of Specific Research and Development Projects
1. Letter of intent to apply for certification addressed to the Department Secretary;
2. Specific research and development program accompanied by a detailed project study in the form prescribed and approved by the DOST with proposed budget covering the duration of the said project, signed by the Project Leader/Proponent and endorsed by the Head of the implementing organization or equivalent officer; and
3. Notarized oath/affidavit for the application for certification of specific research and development project filed before a notary public or a competent officer or person authorized by law.