The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites educators, professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to apply for the Training Course on Downstream Data Utilization from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Mandaluyong City (exact venue to be announced). 

This face-to-face training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct research studies related to remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and satellite data utilization and applications. The course will cover principles of remote sensing, platforms and sensor systems, digital image processing, Geographic Information Systems, mapping and projection systems, spatial data models and analysis, and assessment and validation of map accuracy, among others. Field data collection techniques and the various applications of remote sensing and GIS will also be tackled.  

The application deadline is on 30 May 2025 (Friday). Only applications with complete documents will be evaluated.  Download the course information sheet for more details here: https://bit.ly/4308rCp

Eligibility 

This course is open to the following: 

• Teachers or educators from the basic to higher education handling research, physics, Earth science, computer science, engineering, or technology subjects;   
• Professionals and graduate students in various SSTA (Space Science and Technology Applications) related fields; and   
• Researchers interested in learning and conducting research related to remote sensing, GIS, and satellite data utilization and applications.   

Only thirty (30) applicants will be admitted to the course.   

Application Process   

Prepare and submit the following:   

• Recommendation or endorsement letter from the university, institution, or company where the applicant is employed addressed to:
  Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr., Ph.D.
  Director General
  Philippine Space Agency
  29F, CyberOne Building,
  Eastwood Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City

• Access the sample endorsement letter here: https://bit.ly/4cJF3mO
• If unemployed, please provide a letter of intent. For graduate students, please provide a recommendation letter from research supervisor/adviser 
• One recent 1×1 ID picture  

Applicants may submit their applications via the online application or by email:  

• Online application – https://bit.ly/4jr0Hig 
• Email – Download and fill out the form and send this, along with the supporting documents, to sesd@philsa.gov.ph with the subject: Application for Training Course on Downstream Data Utilization 
• Access the form here: https://bit.ly/ApplicationFormTCDDU 

Administrative Arrangements  

Participation in the course is free of charge.  PhilSA will cover the refreshments and lunch of the participants for the duration of the training. However, the participants should cover all other expenses (e.g. accommodation, transportation, dinner, miscellaneous) necessary to participate in the course. It is clearly understood that each candidate and their organization/institution, in applying and in recommending/endorsing the participants, undertake the responsibility for such coverage. This includes any special arrangements related to the participant’s work schedule/load to ensure the participants full participation and successful completion of the course. Course applicants and their nominating authorities will be informed in due course of the names of the candidates who have been selected. 

Provisional Schedule of Activities 

This training course is part of  the Space Education and Awareness Component of PhilSA’s Education and Scholarships Program (ESP), which aims to promote public awareness and understanding of SSTA by providing opportunities for professionals in the SSTA fields, as well as students and teachers at all levels, to learn about the peaceful uses and applications of space science and technology, enriching their knowledge, skills, and experience in science.  

For questions and other inquiries, please contact sesd@philsa.gov.ph.