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What proposals may qualify?

Research proposals that will be reviewed by the BCHRD and PCHRD are those which address priority health problems/issues identified in the Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA) and/or National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) of the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS). The proposals should also have a budgetary requirement not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00), and have a duration of six months to one-year.

 

Who may apply?

Regular staff and faculty members of research institutes, medical and paramedical schools, hospitals and other health related agencies may submit proposals to the RHRDC, properly endorsed by the head of the agency. Likewise, medical residents of hospitals may submit proposals provided that he or she will be working under the supervision of a more experienced researcher affiliated in the same institution.

 

Requirement(s)

The proponent should submit the following requirements 1. Title 2. Background and Rationale 3. Review of Related Literature 4. Objectives 5. Significance of the Study 6. Methodology 7. Expected Output and Method of Dissemination 8. Potential Users of Research Findings 9. Time Frame 10. Budget 11. Reference List/ Literature Cited. Clearances: Biosafety Clearance (if applicable), Institutional Animal Care and Use Clearance (if applicable), Ethics Clearance (for studies involving human subjects), Informed Consent Form, Case Report Form (if applicable) Download the detailed proposal format HERE.

The information on this page pertains to submission process only. The information about the protocol will be removed once the action letter has been claimed.

Instructions:

1. Choose the type of submission that you want to view

View: Initial Submissions

View: Post-Approval Submissions

2. Click 'CTRL+F' and enter your PROTOCOL code to find the status of your protocol from the list

3. Expected date of action letter:

Type of ReviewExpected Date of Letter
Expedited 14 days after submission of hardcopy
Full Board 7 days after the meeting date

NOTE: If no hardcopy is submitted yet, the expected date of action letter is encoded as TBA For any inquiries or clarifications, please e-mail Staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject heading: 'Protocol Code and PI'.

 

 

 

REGIONAL RESEARCH FUND 

The Regional Research Fund (RRF) initiative supports the research and development efforts of beginning researchers in the regions, and can provde financial support for research projects with six to twelve month-duration, and a budgetary requirement not exceeding ONE MILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000.00).

The requested budget may include allocation for professional fees of research mentor/consultant who can assist beginning researchers from conceptualization to project  implementation and writing of the final technical report. However, allocation for capital outlay/equipment will not be allowed.

What proposals may qualify?

Only research proposals that address priority health problems/issues identified in the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA), Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA), or in the Health Section of the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA) shall be qualified for review by the Technical Review Board (TRB) of RHRDCs and DOST-PCHRD.

Who may apply?

1. Project Leader must be Filipino Citizen.
2. Must hold a permanent of a regular position and not due to retire during the conduct of the program/project - specifically:
     a. Regular Staff or Faculty members of BCHRD member institutions;
     b. Medical residents of hospitals may submit proposal, but he/she shall work under the supervision of a consultant/experienced researcher in the region who shall serve as the main proponent; and
     c. Other faculty/staff of research institutes, medical and paramedical schools, hospitals, and other health-related agencies which are not yet BCHRD Consortia members (subject to the approval of the regional consortia)
3. Must not have any existing accountabilities with DOST
4. Has no pending administrative or criminal case.

How to Apply?

The proponent should submit the following documentary requirements:

1. Detailed project proposal following DOST Form 2
2. Workplan schedule (Gantt Chart of Activities) following DOST Form 5
3. Proposed Line-Item Budget (LIB) with breakdown of expenses, and counterpart funding from Implementing Agency (DOST Form 4)
4. Letter of Intent to apply for appropriate research authorization/clearances/permits, or whichever is applicable (e.g., Ethics clearance from PHREB-accredited REC, BA1 Animal Permit, Free and Prior Informed Consent clearance for NCIP, Gratuitous permit from DENR, Biosafety Clearance)
5. Endorsement Letter from Implementing Agency
6. List of Personnel Involved following DOST Form 11
7. Curriculum Vitae of each Project Personnel; and
8. Duties and Responsibilities of each Project Personnel

 

 


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