The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), through its Research Management Committee (RMC), invites early-career researchers to submit research proposals for possible funding in Calendar Year 2026. Qualified proponents may receive financial support of up to One Million Pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) for health-related research projects.

Eligibility and Research Priorities

This call is open to early-career researchers holding plantilla positions in R1HRDC member institutions. Proposed research projects must be aligned with the following priority frameworks:

• National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023-2028

•  Region 1 (Ilocos Region) Health Research Priorities for 2023–2028 

   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

1. Letter of Intent addressed to Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, Project Leader, R1HRDC;

2. Research Proposal using  DOST Form 2 (Detailed Research and Development Project Proposal format);

3. Line-Item Budget using  DOST Form 4;

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the lead proponent/project leader; and

5. Endorsement Letter from the agency head or research director.

Important Date

• Deadline for submission: March 20, 2026

For inquiries and clarifications, please contact Ms. Ana Gay D. Ranga at 0930-881-7266.

Eligible researchers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to health research and innovation in Region 1.

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