Call for Applications: 2025 DOST- PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has officially opened the second call for applications for the 2025 Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products.
This program aims to sustain a strong research culture in natural products, encouraging more undergraduate students to explore the field and contribute to building a pool of future researchers and experts. It is aligned with the Drug Discovery and Development (Tuklas Lunas) Program of DOST-PCHRD, which seeks to develop safe, effective, and affordable alternative drugs sourced from the Philippines' rich natural resources.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The call is open to third and fourth-year undergraduate students taking up:
- Pharmacy
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Other Health and Allied Sciences
Applicants must have a thesis proposals focused on human health that utilize natural products from terrestrial or marine plants or microorganisms indigenous to the Philippines.
Grant and Incentives
- Thesis Grant: Php 75,000.00 will be awarded to two (2) to four (4) qualified proposals per region.
- Oral Research Presentation: Upon completion, six (6) finalists will be selected to present their research at a national event organized by DOST-PCHRD.
- Prizes for National Winners:
- 1st Prize - Php 50,000.00
- 2nd Prize - Php 30,000.00
- 3rd Prize - Php 22,000.00
Deadline of submission to the R1HRDC: October 31, 2025
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested applicants must submit the complete documentary requirements to the Regional 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC). The consortium will review all submissions using the prescribed checklist and criteria for shortlisting and endorse up to four (4) qualified entries to DOST-PCHRD. To submit, please contact the R1HRDC Secretaries: Ms. Ana Gay Ranga through mobile number 0930-881-7266, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Ms. Liezel Gambol through mobile number 0906-342-1398, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
opies of the 2025 guidelines and required forms are available through your respective consortium.
Contact Information
For questions and clarifications, you may reach out to the PCHRD Awards Secretariat at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
