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The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) is now accepting research proposals for funding for CY 2024, up to Php999,999.00. It must be aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) and Region 1: Ilocos Region Health Research Priorities 2023-2028.

The program is open to all professional researchers (with plantilla position) from R1HRDC member institutions who wish to conduct health research. Interested individuals may send the following requirements to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE IHF WORLD HOSPITAL CONGRESS 2024

In partnership with the Brazilian Hospital Federation, you are invited to submit an abstract about your latest work, pioneering new projects, and ideas for the future of healthcare management. Share your presentation at the IHF’s 47th World Hospital Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 10 to 12 September 2024.

The World Hospital Congress is a global hub for knowledge exchange and a catalyst for local action, focusing on transformative ideas, innovations, and exemplary leadership in healthcare management. Take part in WHC 2024 and highlight innovative models and outstanding leadership practices to drive improvements in healthcare management worldwide.

“At the IHF, we know that shared challenges benefit from common solutions. We look forward to hosting an exceptional occasion for knowledge exchange with hospital leaders from Brazil and throughout the Americas region.” - Ronald Lavater, CEO of the IHF

Abstract submission deadline: 9 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is pleased to announce that the Call for Nominations for the 2024 Alberto G. Romualdez, Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA) is now open.

The Alberto G. Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA) is given every three (3) years to encourage researchers to utilize their research findings in addressing the scientific and technological needs of the health delivery system and reward those whose research has contributed significantly to addressing prevalent health issues.

The Award seeks to commend research programs or projects that have demonstrated strong link between research and practice through the utilization of research findings in the health delivery system. Given by the DOST-PCHRD in collaboration with other implementing agencies of the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS). the Award has two (2) categories, namely: Biomedical Research and Health Services Research.

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) joined the 2023 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Region 1, with the theme "Agham at Teknolihiya; Kabalikat sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan" held on October 16-18, 2023 at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. 

One of the activities conducted during the event was the technology exhibit. A successful three-day event featured scientific and technological breakthroughs ready for transfer and commercialization in response to the creation and wealth protection of the present administration. The activity also aims to respond to the economic development requirements of Region 1 through STI.

Exhibitors during the event were from different agencies/institutions supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), more than 8,000 participants composed of students and professionals attended the exhibits.

A customary activity/program of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is to fund an Undergraduate Thesis in Natural Products.

The said program aims to sustain a research culture in natural products to increase the number of research and later on build a pool of researchers/experts specializing in the field. It also supports the Tuklas Lunas program (Drug Discovery and Development Program) of the DOST-PCHRD which aims to develop safe, effective, and affordable alternative drugs from the country's natural resources.

In lieu with their mandate, a call for thesis submission was conducted last March 2023. The activity was open to all undergraduate students of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing, and Health and Allied Sciences who have thesis proposals on natural products, specifically utilizing indigenous plants in the region. A thesis grant amounting to fifty thousand pesos (50,000.00) was offered to qualified thesis proposals in the region.

This year, two (2) of the submitted proposals in Region 1 were qualified for funding as follows:

Upon completion, of the thesis project and submission of the required deliverables, the completed research papers have the chance to present/compete during the 17th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebration in August 2024, wherein the top three (3) winners will be selected. Cash prizes include Php 30,000.00 for the first prize winner, Php 20,000.00 for the second prize winner, and Php 15,000.00 for the third prize winner.