Quezon City launched the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program on July 28, 2026, inviting university researchers to collaborate on solving pressing urban challenges. This program positions QC as a knowledge capital and directly engages local academia to address urban issues affecting residents’ daily lives, offering a rare opportunity for research-driven governance. The program is a government initiative open to university scholars; specific application guidelines, grant amounts, and deadlines will be announced by the QC government.
Background
Named after journalist Betty Go-Belmonte, the program reflects QC’s ambition to become the Philippines’ knowledge capital by leveraging its concentration of universities. The city hosts numerous higher education institutions, making it a natural hub for research-driven urban governance.
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Source: Philippine Star