BICOL CONSORTIUM FOR HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Call for Entries for the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers is now Officially Closed!
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The Call for Entries for the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers is now Officially Closed!
A heartfelt thank you to all health researchers who submitted their entries. We are inspired by the diverse health research and commitment to translating research findings into impactful policy.
Stay tuned for the results and more updates!
Secure up to Php 75,000.00 for your thesis: DOST-PCHRD Natural Products Research Grants 2026
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Hawak mo ang beat…
Hawak mo ang kapalaran ng thesis funding mo 
Calling all 3rd/4th year college students! Apply na and get a chance to receive up to ₱ 75,000 for your thesis! Make sure lang na ‘yung proposals nyo ay may human health applications at gagamit ng natural products from indigenous plants or microorganisms.
For more information, click nyo lang ‘to: bit.ly/NatProdGrant2026_1stcall
Wag kalimutan i-submit ang proposals nyo sa Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC)! Hanggang April 30 lang!
Hihintayin naming ang submission ninyo!
Call for Entries: Extended!
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: EXTENDED!
Good news for all health researchers! The submission deadline for the 2026 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition has been extended. You can now submit your entries until 30 March 2026 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bridge the gap between evidence and action. We are looking for the brightest minds to spark conversation with the people who can make change happen.
For complete guidelines and mechanics, you may access them through the link: https://bit.ly/2026BCHRD3MP
First placer will have the chance to represent the BCHRD at the National Health Research Contest (3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers), which will be held during the 19th PNHRS Week Celebration in August 2026 in Region XII.
Be heard and showcase the power of Bicolano Health Researchers! Don’t miss out!
A Major Leap for Health Research: BCHRD-REC is now PHREB Level 1 Accredited
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Elevating Excellence in Health Research Ethics! 
The Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development (BCHRD) proudly announces that the BCHRD Research Ethics Committee (BCHRD-REC) is now officially PHREB Level 1 Accredited!
This milestone reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of health research in the Bicol Region. By meeting the standards of the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), we ensure every breakthrough we pursue is aligned with the highest ethical principles.
Congratulations to the BCHRD community! Together, we are building a safer, more responsible, and world-class research environment for every Bicolano.
Call for Applications - 2026 Undergraduate Thesis Grand in Natural Products
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Calling all undergraduate researchers! 
Do you have a thesis on natural products from indigenous plants or microorganisms with potential health applications? The DOST-PCHRD is now accepting applications for the 2026 Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (1st Call).
Qualified undergraduate students may receive up to ₱75,000 in research funding to support thesis projects that explore the potential of Philippine natural resources in developing solutions for human health, under the Tuklas Lunas Drug Discovery and Development Program.
Who can apply?
3rd or 4th year undergraduate students in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing, and Health and Allied Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and related fields) whose thesis focuses on natural products from terrestrial/marine plants and/or microorganisms indigenous to the Philippines with human health applications.
Deadline for submission to your Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC): April 30, 2026
Learn more and download the proposal forms here: bit.ly/NatProdGrant2026_1stcall
Turn your thesis into research that could shape the future of health. Apply now! 
