The Department of Health is issuing this Call for Proposals for the 2024 Advancing Health through Evidence Assisted-Decisions with Health Policy and Systems Research (AHEAD with HPSR) program priorities in support of Universal Health Care in the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the realization of the 2023-2028 Health Sector Strategy and other relevant local needs, legislative commitments, and various DOH-unit evidence requirements. Interested individuals preferably with institutional affiliations are welcome to apply. Submission of proposals unrelated to the identified topics in this Call will not be entertained.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage proponents to account for this new reality in the design of their research proposals. Specifically, we still encourage to consider the following approaches in drafting project implementation plans especially for those requiring field work: (1) maintenance of minimum public health standards; (2) tapping local counterparts and early consultation with local health officials to assess feasibility of conducting field work in their jurisdictions; and, (3) streamlining of team composition towards ‘lean’ teams.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage proponents to account for this new reality in the design of their research proposals. Specifically, we still encourage to consider the following approaches in drafting project implementation plans especially for those requiring field work: (1) maintenance of minimum public health standards; (2) tapping local counterparts and early consultation with local health officials to assess feasibility of conducting field work in their jurisdictions; and, (3) streamlining of team composition towards ‘lean’ teams.
The 2024 AHEAD-HPSR research priorities included in this call are available at https://tinyurl.com/2024cfp-cei for reference. Interested parties must submit their capsule proposals (maximum of 5 pages) using the provided template at https://tinyurl.com/Capsule-Template together with the following initial requirements through email at healthresearch@doh.gov.ph:
- Letter of Intent addressed to the Director of the Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (HPDPB) of the DOH (see details below): FRANCES ROSE ELGO-MAMARIL, MPH Director IV
Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau Department of Health - Work plan Schedule (Gantt Chart of Activities);
- Curriculum Vitae of lead proponent (Principal Investigator/Project Leader);
- Profile of the institution includes information to justify engagement through negotiated procurement; and,
- Endorsement of Agency Head.
Deadline of submission is until 3 February 2023. For queries, please contact the Health Research Division at local 1326/1328.