DOST-PCHRD Call for Papers

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development will be holding its call for proposals starting on April 2020 on the following research program areas:

• Mental Health
• OMICS Technology for Health
• Dengue and Other Arboviruses
• Diagnostics
• Functional Food
• Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies
• Information and Communication Technology for Health
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Health

You may access the materials, including relevant guidelines and forms in this Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h-pCqBxcA_ufKM-VdbV0WmKla76rCosA?usp=sharing

Submission of Proposals is from April 1, 2020 until April 30, 2020 only

With the main objective of finalizing the local nutrition action plan (LNAP) 2020-2022 selected local government units of Northern Samar immersed themselves to the Workshop on Enhancement and Finalization of LNAPs on 6-8 November 2019 at Ciriaco Hotel, Calbayog City, Samar.

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), the University of Trieste (UNITS) and Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) enter into an Agreement to develop and implement of a program focused on molecular hepatology within the PhD Program in Molecular Biomedicine of UNITS. This Fellowship program integrates basic research and clinics focusing on the study of molecular approaches to cancer biology, genetics, jaundice and metabolic diseases. The duration of the program is for 3 years.

Applicant’s research interests must be aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) and National Harmonized Research and Development Agenda.

Objectives

The PhD program aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Develop a pool of high-quality human resources in molecular hepatology in particular who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development;
2. Provide opportunities to deserving students to study and obtain PhD degrees in Molecular Biomedicine in reputable institutions abroad;
3. Contribute to the country’s health research and technological innovation capabilities through training on biomedical research;
4. Create the basis for a Filipino Liver Network integrating basic and clinical research in liaison with FIF.

Capacity

Two positions of PhD students will be available each year at UNITS (Subject to the availability of funds)

Eligibility

The applicant must:

1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be in good health condition;
3. Not be more than 40 years old at the time of application;
4. Hold a Master's degree in a field relevant to health and biomedicine;
5. Have an outstanding academic record;
6. Passed the admission requirements for the PhD study;
7. Passed the interview and other screening procedures;
8. Conduct her/his research for the entire duration of the scholarship and of the PhD Program.

Scholarship Privileges

1. Living allowance (20,000€/year);
2. Book allowance (500€/year);
3. Bench fee (4,000€/year);
4. Health and accident insurance; and
5. One round-trip economy fare from residence to Italy.

Selection Procedure

Timeline

List of Application Documents (Forms) for PCHRD screening

1. CV
2. Accomplished application form with ID picture
3. PSA Birth Certificate
4. Valid NBI Clearance
5. Endorsement Letter from two (2) former professors in MS program
6. Certificate of Employment (if employed, recommendation and permission to take a leave of absence from employer or head of agency while on scholarship)
7. Medical Certificate as to health status from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
8. Certificate of Master Degree
9. Admission to Graduate Studies/Graduate School
10. Transcript of Records (certified true copy)
11. Program of Study/Course Curriculum (if available or to follow)
12. Re-entry Plan (narrative)
13. Budgetary Requirements (attach at least 3 airfare canvasses and website references for items requested)

Documents must be submitted to:

Address: Saliksik Building, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan Taguig City 1631 Philippines

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PAHIMOSAN Interlocal Health Zone composed of the Municipalities of Paranas, Hinabangan, Motiong and San Jose de Buan all in Samar Province conducted an orientation on Nutrition Program Management on 19-21 November 2019 at Kirigtaan Hall, Paranas, Samar.