DOST-PCHRD and DOH, in collaboration with SIHI-Philippines and the Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical Epidemiology, Inc., are proud to announce the second call of applications for the Gelia Castillo Award for Research on Social Innovations in Health (GCARSIH).

This 2022, we are once again searching for innovative solutions that address key health challenges and improve healthcare delivery in the Philippines. We want to recognize these innovations developed by Filipinos for Filipinos, and to help with further development and scale up!

You can read more about the award here. You will also find the Submission Entry Form (with guidelines) attached to this email. Submissions will be accepted until May 31, 2022.

For any further inquiries, email gcarsih@gmail.com. You can also check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1581000792293419

We are pleased to announce the extension for the submission of application for the UPM Student Researcher Grant for CY 2022. This grant provides funding support for thesis/research of UP Manila undergraduate students, and masteral students without any scholarship.

Deadline of submission is on March 15, 2022.

For further details, you may may download this announcement: Extension Call for Proposals NIH Student Researcher Grant 2022

We would like to announce that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a call for a proposal entitled “Reducing the Tuberculosis Burden in U.S. Bound Populations from the Philippines”

Call Description: Immigrant and refugee applicants for US immigration are required to undergo a medical examination pursuant to section 232 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1222). Sections 212(a)(1) and 232 of the INA, and section 325 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 252) grant the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) authority to publish regulations that establish the requirements for, and components of, the medical examination of aliens. HHS/CDC Part 34 regulations entitled Medical Examination of Aliens regulations also define the communicable diseases of public health significance that make aliens inadmissible to the United States and provide that all medical examinations shall be carried out in accordance with the Technical Instructions for physicians conducting the medical examination of aliens as may be issued by the Director of Quarantine.

This NOFO is intended to implement strategies to reduce the incidence of TB in the Philippines and to reduce the tuberculosis burden in US bound populations from the Philippines in order to reduce the burden needed to be detected by US panel physicians.  The aim is to engage public health officials to develop and implement a system to identify persons at risk of TB infection; provide training support to regions with elevated rates of TB and drug-resistant TB; build the capacity of local jurisdictions to treat and care for individuals with TB; and develop and implement trainings for public health partners to increase knowledge and promote TB identification, diagnosis, and treatment best practices.  

The due date for the submission of the application is on May 1, 2022.

For further details you may visit this link: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=TB%20Philippines

We are pleased to announce that the Office of the Executive Director, National Institutes of Health is now accepting the applications for the UPM Student Researcher Grant for CY2022. The grants provides funding support for thesis/research of UP Manila undergraduate students, medical students, and masteral students without any scholarship.

The deadline for submission is on 28 February 2022.

For more details please download this file: UPM Student Research Grant 2022

We are pleased to announce that the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has a new call for proposals that are focused on OMIC Technologies for Health Program.

The OMIC Technologies for Health Program utilizes information from different ‘OMIC’ technologies, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics, as input to the development of precision medicine, diagnostics, therapeutics, and as a support to health & clinical practice guidelines and policies of the Philippines.

The continuity of the country’s long-term investments in OMICS research is ensured in this current Call for Proposals, which will focus on building on the collective success of the previous projects and programs while encouraging the submission of proposals on other important but often overlooked health research and policy issues. Neuroscience OMICS, cancer research, researches on rare diseases, translational studies on CDs, and population and forensic studies will be at the forefront, along with the possible adaptation of the genomic biosurveillance model developed for SARS-CoV-2 strains to other emerging and re-emerging disease.

Submission period: 01 March 2022 – 31 March 2022 (5PM) via the DOST DPMIS (https://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/)

For more information you may download this file: Call for Proposal OMIC Technologies for Health Program

We are pleased to announce that the Orphan Disease Center and Loulou Foundation has released a call for grant that will support research related to CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD). CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a monogenic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by treatment-resistant epilepsy and severe neurodevelopmental delay. The disease is driven by the loss of a kinase called CDKL5 which is responsible for normal neuronal development, synapse formation, and signal transmission. The mechanisms by which loss of CDKL5 expression leads to this CNS disorder remain unclear. The gene encoding this protein is located on the X chromosome, with heterozygous females primarily affected. The disease does not exhibit neurodegeneration, and animal models strongly suggest the potential for reversibility. There are no approved therapies and the current standard of care is not effective at managing seizures or improving neurodevelopmental or motor deficits.  

Letters of Interest (LOIs) are due no later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022, by 5pm EST.  Grant criteria, the entire RFA, and additional program details can be found here. 

For more details you may download the attached file:

The program aims to strengthen the capability of institutions to undertake research in S&T fields included in PCIEERD priority areas. It also provides support for equipment acquisition and upgrading of laboratory resources.

The IDP aims to upgrade and/or develop the research capabilities of the academic and research institutions and relevant DOST-attached agencies, through the development and/or upgrading of its research laboratories and facilities. 

The deadline for submission is on February 18, 2022.

For further details, you may download this file link or visit their website: Institution Development (dost.gov.ph)

We are pleased to announce that the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) has a new call for proposal.

In line with the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) No. 11337, or the Innovative Startup Act of 2019 and the signing of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is announcing the 2022 Call for Proposals for the Startup Grant Fund Program with the theme “Powering Startups to Thrive in the Next Normal”.

The fund assistance being requested should aim to:
• Overcome R&D roadblocks
• Strengthen Intellectual Property
• Establish initial market traction
• Refine business model
• Prepare Business Continuity Plan

Who can apply?

This call for proposal is open to qualified startups especially the startups located in any
of the DOST-supported Technology Business Incubators. The startup is qualified if:
● Legally registered with the DTI or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of five (5) years (as of January 17, 2022) provided that the business model has not been established.
● Have an early-stage prototype or proof of concept for the product or service. Ideas or mere concepts are not allowed.
● Has demonstrated capability to conduct R&D and differentiate research from their regular business operations; provided, that ownership and nationality requirements under the Philippine Constitution and pertinent laws, including RA No. 10055 or the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009, are complied with;
● Has legal personality to issue an Official Receipt for the receipt of grants-in-aid;

The deadline for submission is on February 18, 2022.

For further details you may download this file link or contact the following DOST PCIEERD staff:

Research Information and Technology Transfer Division (RITTD)
Ms. Russell M. Pili – rmpili@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph
Engr. Edward Paul Apigo – ehapigo@pcieerd.dost.gov.ph

We are pleased to announce that the Global Alliance for Chronic Disease (GACD) has a new call for research proposal.

The new call focuses on taking a life course approach to reducing and preventing common non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) and/or disadvantaged populations in high-income countries (HICs).

The GACD seeks to fund international, collaborative, multidisciplinary, and cross-cultural teams. While only qualified researchers can apply for this funding opportunity, collaboration with stakeholders such as community and patient groups, local policymakers, public and clinical health professionals, NGOs and others whose organisations or communities might benefit from the research, is essential. The GACD has created a new find-a-collaborator tool to facilitate partnerships.

Nine international funding agencies have confirmed being part of this call so far and other agencies may join on a rolling basis. Subscribers to this mailing list will receive an update when a new funding agency joins the call. Each funding agency participating in this call has specific requirements which are detailed in the agency-specific information on our website.

Unless otherwise noted, the application deadline is on 31 May 2022 at 11:59pm UTC.

You can visit our call webpage to find out more details about eligibility and how to apply.

For further details please download this file: GACD Call for proposal