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DOST Offers Assistance for Filipino Researchers Presenting at International Scientific Conferences

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is providing assistance to qualified Filipino researchers who will present their research papers or posters at indexed international scientific conferences through the DOST Assistance for Paper or Poster Presentations at Indexed International Scientific Conferences, pursuant to DOST Memorandum Circular No. 003, s. 2026.

The initiative aims to help bring Filipino research to the global stage by supporting researchers in presenting locally generated scientific knowledge and innovations to the international research community. Through participation in international scientific conferences, Filipino researchers are given opportunities to share their work, engage with fellow scientists and researchers, and contribute to scientific solutions with meaningful societal impact.

The assistance is open to DOST System personnel implementing research projects and researchers of completed DOST Grants-in-Aid (DOST-GIA)-funded programs or projects. Eligible research topics should be aligned with the mandate of the concerned DOST agency and relevant to DOST priorities. For completed DOST-GIA-funded projects, the research output should likewise be aligned with DOST priorities and/or the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA).

Region 1 Student Researchers Secure DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products

A group of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student researchers from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has been awarded the 2026 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products, receiving up to ₱75,000.00 in research funding for their undergraduate thesis.

The student researchers, namely Waylan Kantrel Guiang, Cassandra Jane Batallones, Ruth Danielle Emmace, Meia Nicole Ibus, Rossel Pagnanawon, and Levy Utleg, under the guidance of their thesis adviser, Dr. Ma. Danica Ines-Ramil, represent Region 1 in the grant program following the endorsement of their research proposal by the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) to the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD).

DOST-PCHRD Opens HeaRTNovation Call for Proposals 2026

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is now accepting proposals for the HeaRTNovation Call for Proposals 2026, inviting researchers, higher education institutions, health innovators, and Filipino startups to avail of funding and support for intellectual property protection, technology transfer, commercialization, and research and development initiatives.

R1HRDC to Hold Free Orientation on HERDIN and PHRR

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), through its Research Utilization Committee (RUC), will conduct a Free Orientation on the Health Research and Development Information Network (HERDIN) and the Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR) on July 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom.

R1HRDC to Conduct Capacity-Building Session on Intellectual Property and HeaRTNovation

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), in partnership with DOST-PCHRD, will conduct a Capacity-Building Session on Intellectual Property and HeaRTNovation on July 21, 2026.

The activity aims to equip researchers in Region 1 with fundamental knowledge on intellectual property protection and DOST-PCHRD’s commercialization support services. It will also introduce HeaRTNovation and its role in helping researchers protect, develop, and commercialize health research innovations.

R1HRDC Concludes Call for Papers for 2026 Regional Research Conference

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) officially concluded the submission period for the Call for Papers for the 2026 Regional Research Conference, following the deadline set on April 30, 2026.

Researchers, students, and health professionals from member institutions and partner organizations submitted research papers aligned with the conference theme, “Harnessing Ethical AI for Relevant and Impactful Health Research.” The initiative gathered studies highlighting the growing role of ethical and innovative technologies in advancing healthcare research and improving health outcomes in the region.