The Regional Research Fund (RRF) initiative supports the research and development efforts of beginning researchers in the regions, and can provide 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 or 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
