List of Available Activity/EventStrengthening the Future of Food Systems: Specialized Graduate Training in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and BioprocessingIndustry-Based Microcredential Pathways Toward Graduate Programs in Probiotics and Functional Foods for Sustainable Health and Nutrition (iPath-Pro)Short Course on Organizing Major Sports Event 2.0 2025Post-Graduate Certificate in School-Based Program for Mental HealthHalal Food Standard by Universitas BakrieWorkshop on Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Fungal InfectionAdvancing Technology in Tertiary Education through Artificial Intelligence (ATTAIn)Diploma in Teaching by West Visayas State University

List of Available Activity/Event

2026

  • Strengthening the Future of Food Systems: Specialized Graduate Training in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Bioprocessing

2025

  • Industry-Based Microcredential Pathways Toward Graduate Programs in Probiotics and Functional Foods for Sustainable Health and Nutrition (iPath-Pro)
  • Short Course on Organizing Major Sports Event 2.0 2025
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in School-Based Program for Mental Health

2024

  • Halal Food Standard by Universitas Bakrie
  • Workshop on Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Fungal Infection

Call for applications for “Strengthening the Future of Food Systems: Specialized Graduate Training in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Bioprocessing” offered by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invites all Presidents and Officers-in-Charge of CHED-recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to nominate a maximum of three (3) faculty to apply for the short-term program on “Strengthening the Future of Food Systems: Specialized Graduate Training in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Bioprocessing” offered by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program.

All nominated faculty will be subject to evaluation of eligibility and compliance to application documents.

This program is a Stackable Microcredential which is anchored on three priority areas: Food Science, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition, aligned with national priorities on food security, public health nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

Completion of the program, consisting of three (3) certificates with corresponding microcredential courses, will earn stackable microcredentials that may be credited toward the following graduate pathways at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT):

  • MS/PhD in Food Innovation, Nutrition and Health
  • MS/PhD in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology

Minimum Qualifications

To provide equal opportunity to all interested applicants, institutions may nominate maximum of three (3) faculty with the following minimum qualifications:

  1. Must possess a baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline.
  2. Faculty member holding a temporary, regular, or plantilla position involved in preparing students for roles in regulated industries, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  3. May come from any of the following fields or other closely related disciplines
    • Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering
    • Nutrition Science
    • Biotechnology
    • Bioprocess Engineering and Technology
    • Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering
    • Industrial Technology
    • Microbiology
    • Animal Science
    • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology
    • Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Bioscience and Biology
    • Home Science and Culinary Arts

Benefits

The training and program fees for both online and face-to-face mode of delivery will be funded under the HUSAY scholarship. Specific to in-person training in Thailand, the following are also covered:

  • Accommodation expenses
  • Meals and Incidental expenses
  • Roundtrip airfare and local transportation
  • Insurance
  • Other pre-departure expenses

Details

The full details on the program content, schedule and design are provided in Annex А.

Due to the limited number of participants who may be accommodated, the evaluation of eligibility will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The tentative schedule of the program is from March 2026 to May 2027.

The eligibility and documentary requirements to avail the scholarship are provided in Annexes B and C. Templates to the application forms may be accessed through this link here: https://bit.ly/HUSAYApplication.

Interested applicants nominated by their Sending HEIs are requested to upload their application documents through this link here: https://bit.ly/HUSAY-AITNomination

Deadline

LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEРTED.

The deadline of submission of applications is EXTENDED until 15 February 2026.

For queries and concerns, you may contact Ms. Jennefer Gracela of the Local Graduate Scholarships Office (LGSO) through email at husay@ched.gov.ph.

ISSUANCES

Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson – Call for applications for “Strengthening the Future of Food Systems: Specialized Graduate Training in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Bioprocessing” offered by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program

Call for Applications for “Industry-Based Microcredential Pathways Toward Graduate Programs in Probiotics and Functional Foods for Sustainable Health and Nutrition (iPath-Pro)” Offered by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invites all Presidents and Officers-in-Charge of CHED-recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to nominate one (1) faculty OR personnel to apply for the short-term program on “Industry-Based Microcredential Pathways Toward Graduate Programs in Probiotics and Functional Foods for Sustainable Health and Nutrition (iPath-Pro)” offered by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program.

Program Structure

The microcredential program offers three (3) domains/tracks that interested faculty or HEI personnel may take based on their field of specialization:

  • D1 – Applied Biology
  • D2 – Pharmaceutical Technology
  • D3 – Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Health

Completion of the program based on chosen domain will earn units as microcredential to the following fields at MMSU or Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).

Domain Earned Units Degree/Program
Applied Biology 9 units MS Biology at MMSU
Pharmaceutical Technology 9 units MS in Pharmacy at MMSU
Food Innovation, Nutrition and Health 9 units MS in Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Health at AIT

Eligibility

To provide equal opportunity to all interested applicants, institutions may only nominate one (1) teaching OR non-teaching personnel with the following minimum qualifications for one (1) specific domain:

  1. Preferably with academic background that is vertically aligned with domain areas or with a relevant Bachelor’s degree related to the chosen domain
  2. With at least 2 years of continuous service in current institution
  3. With good moral standing
  4. Endorsed by the HEI President

Benefits

Training and program fees will be funded under the HUSAY scholarship for both online and face-to-face mode of delivery. Specific to in-person component, the following are also covered:

  • Accommodations, incidental and meal expenses
  • Transportation expenses
  • Insurance fees
  • Field visits and immersions
  • Training kits, supplies and materials for laboratories, etc.

Details

The full details on the program content, schedule and design for each domain/track are provided in Annex A.

Due to the limited number of participants who may be accommodated, the evaluation of eligibility will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The tentative schedule of the program is from January to April 2026.

The eligibility and documentary requirements to avail the scholarship are provided in Annexes B and C. Templates to the application forms may be accessed through this link here: https://bit.ly/HUSAYApplication.

Interested applicants nominated by their Sending HEIs are requested to upload their application documents through this link here: https://bit.ly/HUSAY-MMSUNomination

Deadline

LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The deadline of submission of applications is on or before 31 March 2026.

For queries and concerns, you may contact Ms. Niña Demeterio or Mr. Brent Flores of the Local Graduate Scholarships Office (LGSO) through email at husay@ched.gov.ph.

ISSUANCES

Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson – Call for Applications for “Industry-Based Microcredential Pathways Toward Graduate Programs in Probiotics and Functional Foods for Sustainable Health and Nutrition (iPath-Pro)” Offered by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Under the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program

Call for Application for Short-Term Course on “Halal Food Standard Compliance” by Universitas Bakrie

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invites all Presidents and Officers-in-Charge of CHED-recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to nominate a maximum of  two (2) regular faculty and/or technical personnel from your institution to pursue a short-term course on “Halal Food Standard Compliance” offered by Universitas Bakrie under CHED’s Continuing Professional Development Studies Grant (CPDSG).

Specifics

Number of days: ten (10) day short-term program

Date: 30 October – 8 November 2024 (tentative schedule)

Location: Indonesia

Mode of Learning: Face-to-face

The scholarship will cover the following:

        • Program and training fees including travel, accommodations and meal expenses
        • Training kits
        • Stipend / Allowance
        • Certificate of Completion
        • Immersion and field visits to facilities

Interested applicants must be nominated by their Sending HEIs with complete documentary requirements on or before 30 September 2024. Kindly upload the soft copy of the application documents through this link here: https://bit.ly//Halal-UploadingForm. LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE.

Qualifications 

  1. Must be a Filipino citizen
  2. Must have an existing regular or plantilla item with an HEI identified in the Scope and Coverage OR participants duly identified and approved by the CEB.
  3. Work duties and/or responsibilities are aligned with the CPDSG programs.
  4. Must meet the qualifications of the specific program being applied to.
  5. Must secure the endorsement and certification of the Sending HEI
  6. Applicants must provide evidence of being:
    1. physically fit to undertake and complete the program as attested by a medical certificate issued by the licensed physician; and
    2. mental fitness to undertake and complete the program as certified by the SHEI’s guidance counselor, or a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
  7. Has completed a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a CHED or MBTHE – recognized HEI related to the following degree programs:
    • Food science
    • Culinary science
    • Agricultural science
  8. Additional eligibility requirement, as needed, may be applied as approved by the Commission en Banc.

Documentary Requirements 

  1. Requirements (see templates here)
    1. Application Form
    2. Signed grant undertaking
    3. Re-entry Action Plan endorsed by the SHEI
    4. SHEI Certification and Endorsement
    5. Terms of Reference or Job Description of Work Duties and Responsibilities or equivalent
    6. Return Service Agreement
    7. Signed and Notarized Promissory Note
  2. Supporting Documents
    1. Citizenship: Copy of Birth Certificate with PSA, NSO or Civil Registrar’s logo
    2. Academic Requirements: Copy of diploma, or its equivalent, from CHED or MBTHE-recognized HEI or foreign university, as applicable
    3. Medical Certificate of physical fitness to undertake and complete the program, as certified by a licensed physician (see templates here)
    4. Certificate of mental fitness to undertake and complete the program, as certified by the SHEI’s guidance counselor, or a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist (see templates here)
    5. Notarized Declaration of Eligibility (see templates here)
  3. Requirements Specific to Sending HEI
    1. SHEI Nomination: Cover Letter with List of recommended applicants (see templates here)

ISSUANCES

Memorandum of the Chairperson – Call for Application for Short-term Course on “Halal Food Standard Compliance” by Universitas Bakrie under the Continuing Professional Development Studies Grant

Call for Application for Workshop on Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Fungal Infection by SEAMEO TROPMED Network

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) invites all Presidents and Officers-in-Charge of CHED-recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to nominate a maximum of two (2) regular faculty from your institution to participate in the Workshop on Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Fungal Infection which is offered by SEAMEO TropMed Network under CHED’s short-term scholarship through the Continuing Professional Development Studies Grants (CPDSG)

Specifics

Number of days: five (5) day short-term program

Date: 11-15 November 2024 (tentative schedule)

Location: Malaysia

Mode of Learning: Face-to-face

The scholarship will cover the following:

        • Program and training fees including travel, accommodations and meal expenses
        • Stipend / Allowance
        • Course Materials
        • Digital Resources for the Online Lectures
        • Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Medical Research

Interested applicants must be nominated by their Sending HEIs with complete documentary requirements on or before 30 September 2024. Kindly upload the soft copy of the application documents through this link here: https://bit.ly//SEAMEO-UploadingForm. LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE.

Qualifications 

  1. Must be a Filipino citizen
  2. Must have an existing regular or plantilla item with an HEI identified in the Scope and Coverage OR participants duly identified and approved by the CEB.
  3. Work duties and/or responsibilities are aligned with the CPDSG programs.
  4. Must meet the qualifications of the specific program being applied to.
  5. Must secure the endorsement and certification of the Sending HEI
  6. Applicants must provide evidence of being:
    1. physically fit to undertake and complete the program as attested by a medical certificate issued by the licensed physician; and
    2. mental fitness to undertake and complete the program as certified by the SHEI’s guidance counselor, or a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
  7. Has completed a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a CHED or MBTHE – recognized HEI.
  8. Additional eligibility requirement, as needed, may be applied as approved by the Commission en Banc.
  9. Must be able to meet qualifications set by SEAMEO TropMed Network
    • First degree in related field
    • Basic understanding of mycology and fungal pathogens
    • Familiarity with clinical microbiology and laboratory techniques
    • Proficiency in the language in which the workshop will be conducted (English)

Documentary Requirements 

  1. Requirements (see templates here)
    1. Application Form
    2. Signed grant undertaking
    3. Re-entry Action Plan endorsed by the SHEI
    4. SHEI Certification and Endorsement
    5. Terms of Reference or Job Description of Work Duties and Responsibilities or equivalent
    6. Return Service Agreement
    7. Signed and Notarized Promissory Note
  2. Supporting Documents
    1. Citizenship: Copy of Birth Certificate with PSA, NSO or Civil Registrar’s logo
    2. Academic Requirements: Copy of diploma, or its equivalent, from CHED or MBTHE-recognized HEI or foreign university, as applicable
    3. Medical Certificate of physical fitness to undertake and complete the program, as certified by a licensed physician (see templates here)
    4. Certificate of mental fitness to undertake and complete the program, as certified by the SHEI’s guidance counselor, or a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist (see templates here)
    5. Notarized Declaration of Eligibility (see templates here)
  3. Requirements Specific to Sending HEI
    1. SHEI Nomination: Cover Letter with List of recommended applicants (see templates here)

ISSUANCES

Memorandum of the Chairperson – Call for Application for Workshop on Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Fungal Infection by SEAMEO TropMed Network under the Continuing Professional Development Studies Grants (CPDSG)