Learn the complete process of applying for DOST research funding — from idea, proposal preparation, budget, attachments, routing, and online submission. Perfect for faculty, researchers, and graduate students. 

Overview of data types (numeric, factor, character), wide vs. long format, missing values, and how to “read” a dataset before analysis. 

Covers detecting and treating missing data, identifying outliers, fixing encoding issues, and creating a clean analysis-ready dataset. 

Focus on tidy data principles, using dplyr for filtering, selecting, mutating, summarizing, joining datasets, and creating reproducible workflows. 

Introduces ggplot2, choosing the right graph (boxplot, histogram, scatterplot, bar chart), basic customization, and common visualization mistakes. 

Independent and paired t-tests, assumptions, visualizing group differences, and how to write the results properly for theses and papers. 

One-way and two-way ANOVA, post-hoc tests (Tukey, etc.), checking assumptions, effect sizes, and how to interpret and report results. 

Covers model fitting, interpreting coefficients, residual diagnostics, checking assumptions, and writing results in a publication-ready format. 

Multicollinearity, model selection, categorical predictors, interaction terms, and using regression models for real ecological or social science data. 

Random vs. fixed effects, nested and repeated-measures designs, fitting models (e.g., lme4), interpreting outputs, and when mixed models are necessary. 

How to convert outputs into clear tables and graphs, structure the Results section, report p-values and effect sizes, and prepare figures for submission. 

How to search strategically for scholarships, match your profile to programs, read eligibility rules, and shortlist realistic opportunities. 

Breaking down structure, storytelling, connecting your background to the program, showing impact, and avoiding common Filipino applicant mistakes. 

How to define a clear research question, objectives, methodology, expected outputs, and alignment with funder priorities (e.g., SDGs, climate, forests). 

Talks about adjusting from the Philippines to Europe, managing finances, balancing research and life, dealing with culture shock, and building networks. 

Covers low-cost flights, accommodation hacks, packing smart, navigating trains and buses, safety tips, and sample itineraries you actually used.