Call for Proposals: DOST-PCHRD Call for Research and Development (R&D) Proposals 2025 (for 2027 Funding)

We are pleased to announce that the DOST-PCHRD is now accepting research and development (R&D) proposals for funding in 2027. The call for proposals is for specific R&D priority areas under the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA 2023-2028) and the DOST Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA), which hinges on emerging and re-emerging health concerns that can be addressed by health research and other innovative solutions.

This call encourages public and private higher education institutes, research and development institutes and other qualified S&T-based organizations to conduct applied R&D and forge collaboration by and among organizations and communities involved in health R&D.

Important dates:

Proposal Acceptance Period: Concept Proposals: March 1-15, 2025, 5 PM || Full Blown Proposals: April 5 – May 15, 2025, 5 PM

Evaluation Period: May 16 – July 22, 2025

Release of Final Decision: End of July 2025 – Early August 2025

Target Project Implementation: January 2027