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NOW OPEN: CALL FOR 2025 CAPSULE RESEARCH PROPOSALS

Deadline: May 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM 

Mabuhay!
The Department of Health-Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EV CHD) and the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST VIII), through the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), invite all qualified health researchers from Eastern Visayas to submit their 2025 Capsule Research Proposals! This year’s call focuses on research studies that drive policy change and community engagement through Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) and Participatory Action Research (PAR). 

All proposed studies must address priorities outlined in the 2023–2028 Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA) and the Top 15 Priority HPSR Topics for 2025 in the region (Click here to view). 

This opportunity is open to researchers affiliated with EVHRDC member institutions. To be eligible, the project leader must: 

  • Be a Filipino residing in Eastern Visayas
  • Have a credible research track record
  • Not be leading any ongoing DOH or EVHRDC-funded project
  • Be open to interdisciplinary and community-based collaboration
  • Conduct the study within Eastern Visayas

Researchers are encouraged to explore HPSR and PAR frameworks and submit capsule proposals for both, using the appropriate templates.  

 Submission Guidelines for DOH and PCHRD Capsule Proposal Templates   

Step 1: Download and complete the DOH and PCHRD Capsule Proposal Forms 

DOH Capsule Proposal Template

PCHRD Capsule Proposal Template 

Step 2: Submit your proposal via both digital and physical channels: 

Label your submissions accordingly:

Using the DOH Capsule Proposal Template
[DOH] EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_<Your Full Name> (Institution)

Example: [DOH] EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_Maria Reyes (SSU)


Using the PCHRD Capsule Proposal Template
[PCHRD] EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_<Your Full Name> (Institution)

Example: [PCHRD] EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_Maria Reyes (SSU)


Email:

Send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Subject line format: EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_<Your Full Name> (Institution)

Example: EVHRDC Capsule Proposal_Maria Reyes (SSU)


Printed Copy (7 sets):

Place in a sealed brown envelope and address to:


DR. LUCIA P. DAUZ

Sr. SRS and EVHRDC Director

Department of Science and Technology VIII

Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte

Mobile: 0916-601-3078


Let your research spark change!

This is your chance to contribute to meaningful health development in Eastern Visayas through innovative and community-grounded research.


Send your submissions by May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

The EVHRDC Awards is held every two (2) years to honor researchers in Region 8 for their significant contributions to knowledge related to health. The awards will have two (2) categories: The Distinguished Health Researcher Award and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award.  Each category can have up to three recipients every two years. The selection committee may not confer any of the awards once no one meets the qualifications. 

Eligibility for Distinguished Health Researcher Award 

The Distinguished Health Researcher Award is open to all Filipino Citizen researchers of Region 8-Eastern Visayas (whether individual or group/institutional categories) of the affiliated members of the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) and other interested colleges, universities, and agencies not affiliated with EVHRDC. The award shall have no age restrictions and can be granted posthumously. 

Eligibility for Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award 

This aims to encourage young researchers to undertake work in all fields of health research. The award will be granted to researchers within Eastern Visayas region that are employed by the member institutions of the consortium only. This award shall be given/conferred to young researchers not exceeding the age of 40 at the time of nomination. 

Selection Criteria  

The Distinguished Health Researcher Award is conferred to individuals or groups while the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award is conferred to individuals who have made a significant contribution to health. This contribution could be a long-term, cumulative contribution or a single, particularly insightful idea, experiment, application, or interpretation. 

The selection committee shall consider the following criteria in selecting the recipient: 

  1. Demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly, and/or artistic work; 
  1. Recognition by professional societies, community organizations, or other external bodies; 
  1. Contributions to the research environment both locally, nationally, and internationally. This can include the development of major research installations (e.g. a research center), participation in the deliberations of a major research granting agency (e.g. member and/or chair of a grant selection committee), or other prestigious forms of service to the field; 
  1. Contributions to the training and education of highly qualified personnel (e.g., undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff). 
  1. The selection committee reserves the right to make fewer than three awards or none at all in any year if there are no suitable candidates. 
  1. The institution where the individual or group researcher/s is affiliated shall also be recognized. 
  1. The selection committee shall determine the award category of a candidate/nominee. Distinguished Health Researcher nominee should have a minimum of five (5) published health research conducted, and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher nominee should have one or a maximum of four (4) published health research/s. 
  1. New nominees should submit entries covering their accomplishments for the last three (3) years. 
  1. Previous nominees who were not conferred the 1st place award may still submit entries covering their accomplishments for the last three (3) years. Previous first-place winners from both categories shall no longer be allowed to join the search.  

Selection Committee            

The award recipients will be chosen by a selection committee that include: 

  1. The Chairperson of the EVHRDC SOME Committee or its Authorized Representative (Chair); 
  1. The Chairpersons of the EVHRDC Committees (RMC, ERC, RUC, CBC) or Authorized representatives from each committee (Members); and 
  1. In the event that a selection committee member shall be nominated, he/she must abstain from any discussions about and decisions in the selection of the award recipient. He/She shall be replaced by an authorized member of the consortium committee to be determined by the Executive Committee. 
  1. The member of the selection committee/evaluator should not be in any way related to the nominee up to 3rd degree of consanguinity or affinity. Under those circumstances, the member shall likewise abstain. He/She shall be replaced by an authorized member of the consortium committee to be determined by the Executive Committee.  

Nomination Procedures 

  1. The EVHRDC Selection Committee will be responsible for issuing a call for nominations.
  2. Candidates may be nominated by a colleague, any individual, or any agency. Self- nomination may also be allowed. The nominator should be of someone in higher stature than the nominee. It could be someone the nominee had worked with, i.e., mentor, consultant, or workmate.
  3. The nomination package must include:
    • A letter from the nominator summarizing the candidate’s research achievements and outlining the national or international significance of the candidate’s scholarly work. (The nomination letter should not exceed 3 pages);
    • Current curriculum vitae of the candidate in the standardized format required by the EVHRDC Search Committee;
    • Three letters of support from scholars in the candidate’s main or cognate fields, commenting on the impact of the candidates’ work regionally, nationally, and internationally. At least two of these letters must be from scholars outside the workplace.
    • Filled out EVHRDC Awards 2025 Nomination Form.
  4. Nominees should be researchers from Region 8; one or more study should cover locale, respondents, or subjects from the region, while other studies may cover locale, respondents, or subjects from other parts of the country (or the world), but results of the study should have relevance to Region 8. 

Selection Criteria 

The Distinguished Health Researcher Awardees and Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Awardees shall be chosen by the Board of Judges. Decisions of the Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable. The Board of Judges has the right not to declare any winner. The Board of Judges shall formulate their own guidelines of judging based on the suggested criteria: 

Extent of impact on health/quality of life 

 

 

 

40 %

Economic benefits                 

 

 

 

30 %

S&T benefits                                  

 

 

 

10 %

Research Pitching and Publications  

 

 

 

10%

Research Training Involvement 

 

 

 

10% 

                                                   

 

 

 

100%

 

Awards and Recognition  

Distinguished Health Researcher Award 

  • Cash 1st Place Php20,000.00

                              Plaque/Certificate 

                              Award for Institution – Certificate 

  • Two Runners-up 

                                2nd Place                   Plaque/Certificate  

                               3rd Place                    Plaque/Certificate                                                    

Award for Institution – Certificate 

 

Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award 

  • Cash           1st Place Php15,000.00        

                    Plaque/Certificate

                              Award for Institution –   Certificate 

  • Two Runners-up 

                            2nd Place               Plaque/Certificate 

                            3rd Place               Plaque/Certificate       

       Award for Institution - Certificate  

How to Submit an Entry 

Submit the nomination package in person, via courier or via email on or before June 30, 2025. Please provide documentary evidences or any supporting documents to support your entry (These may include publications, reports, certificates, and photographs) 

  1. In person or courier: EVHRDC Secretariat, DOST Regional Office No. 08, Government

          Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte

  1. Email: send in PDF format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject:

           EVHRDC Awards 2025 Submission 

Timetable 

Activity

2025 Timeline

Call for Nomination

March 20, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Nominations

 June 30, 2025

Selection Process

July-August 2025

Awarding of Winners

2025 Regional Health Research Symposium  (October 2025)

 

You may download the forms below:


2025 EVHRDC Awards Nomination Form

2025 EVHRDC Awards CV of the Candidate

2025 EVHRDC Awards Guidelines



 

The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) in its commitment to promote and empower health research activities in Region 8, will be conducting its 2022 Regional Health Research Symposium (RHRS) on October 27-28, 2022. This year, the symposium is anchored on the theme “Health Research: Responding to Challenges Towards National Recovery and Resiliency”. Among the highlights of the activity are the region-wide contest for Oral Research Paper Presentations, Poster Exhibits, and 3-Minute Pitch, both in the professional and undergraduate categories where modest amount of cash prizes will be given to the winners.

 

Deadline of submission of entries is on EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022Kindly send your entries at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the preliminary evaluation and judging. You may contact the EVHRDC Secretariat at (053) 888-4203 for more details.

The EVHRDC Awards is presented annually to researchers in Region 8 to recognize significant contributions to knowledge related to health. The awards will have two (2) categories: the Distinguished Health Researcher Award and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award.  Up to three awards may be given annually to each of the categories. The selection committee may not confer any of the awards once no one meets the qualifications.

 

Eligibility for Distinguished Health Researcher Award

The Distinguished Health Researcher Award is open to all Filipino Citizen researchers of Region 8-Eastern Visayas (whether individual or group/institutional categories) of the affiliated members of the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) and other interested colleges, universities, and agencies not affiliated with EVHRDC. The award shall have no age restrictions and can be granted posthumously.

 

Eligibility for Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award

This aims to encourage young researchers to undertake work in all fields of health research. The award will be granted to researchers within Eastern Visayas region that are employed by the member institutions of the consortium only. This award shall be given/conferred to young researchers not exceeding the age of 40 at the time of nomination.

 

Selection Criteria

The Distinguished Health Researcher Award is conferred to individuals or groups while the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award is conferred to individuals who have made a significant contribution to health. This contribution could be a long-term, cumulative contribution or a single, particularly insightful idea, experiment, application, or interpretation.

The selection committee shall consider the following criteria in selecting the recipient:

  1. Demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly, and/or artistic work;
  2. Recognition by professional societies, community organizations, or other external bodies;
  3. Contributions to the research environment both locally, nationally, and internationally. This can include the development of major research installations (e.g. a research centre), participation in the deliberations of a major research granting agency (e.g. member and/or chair of a grant selection committee), or other prestigious forms of service to the field;
  4. Contributions to the training and education of highly qualified personnel (e.g., undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff).
  5. The selection committee reserves the right to make fewer than three awards or none at all in any year if there are no suitable candidates.
  6. The institution where the individual or group researcher/s is affiliated shall also be recognized.
  7. The selection committee shall determine the award category of a candidate/nominee. Distinguished Health Researcher nominee should have a minimum of five (5) published health researches conducted, and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher nominee should have one or a maximum of four (4) published health researche/s.
  8. New nominees should submit entries covering their accomplishments for the last three (3) years.
  9. Previous nominees who were not conferred the 1st place award may still submit entries covering their accomplishments for the last three (3) years. Previous top one winners from both categories shall no longer be allowed to join the search.

 

Selection Committee

The award recipients will be chosen by a selection committee that include:

  1. The Chairperson of the EVHRDC SOME Committee or its Authorized Representative (Chair);
  2. The Chairpersons of the EVHRDC Committees (RMC, ERC, RUC, CBC) or Authorized representatives from each committee (Members); and
  3. In the event that a selection committee member shall be nominated, he/she must abstain from any discussions about and decisions in the selection of the award recipient. He/She shall be replaced by an authorized member of the consortium committee to be determined by the Executive Committee.
  4. The member of the selection committee/evaluator should not be in any way related to the nominee up to 3rd degree of consanguinity or affinity. In such a case, the member shall likewise abstain. He/She shall be replaced by an authorized member of the consortium committee to be determined by the Executive Committee.

 

Nomination Procedures

  1. The EVHRDC Selection Committee will be responsible for issuing a call for nominations.
  2. Candidates may be nominated by a colleague, any individual, or any agency. Self-nomination may also be allowed. The nominator should be of someone in higher stature than the nominee. It could be someone the nominee had worked with, i.e., mentor, consultant, or workmate.
  3. The nomination package must include:

3.1. A letter from the nominator summarizing the candidate’s research achievements and outlining the national or international significance of the candidate’s scholarly work. (The nomination letter should not exceed 3 pages);

3.2.  Current curriculum vitae of the candidate in the standardized format required by the EVHRDC Search Committee;

3.3.  Three letters of support from scholars in the candidate’s main or cognate fields, commenting on the impact of the candidates’ work regionally, nationally, and internationally. At least two of these letters must be from scholars outside the workplace.

3.4 Filled out EVHRDC Awards 2022 Nomination Form.

4. Nominees should be researchers from Region 8;  one or more study should cover locale, respondents, or subjects from the region, while other studies may cover locale, respondents, or subjects from other parts of the country (or the world), but results  of the study should have relevance to Region 8.

 

Selection Criteria

The Distinguished Health Researcher Awardees and Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Awardees shall be chosen by the Board of Judges. Decisions of the Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable. The Board of Judges has the right not to declare any winner. The Board of Judges shall formulate their own guidelines of judging based on the suggested criteria:

 

Extent of impact on health/quality of life  40%
Economic benefits    30%
S&T benefits  10%
Research Pitching and Publications     10%
Research Training Involvement   10%
  100%

 

Awards and Recognition

 

Distinguished Health Researcher Award

  • Cash 1st Place Php30,000.00

                             Plaque/Certificate

                            Award for Institution – Certificate

 

  • Two Runners-up

          Cash             2nd Place Php25,000.00

                               3rd Place Php20,000.00

                               Plaque/Certificate

Award for Institution – Certificate

 

Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award

  • Cash 1st Place Php25,000.00

                  Plaque/Certificate

                             Award for Institution – Certificate

  • Two Runners-up

          Cash          2nd Place Php20,000.00

                            3rd Place Php15,000.00

       Plaque/Certificate

       Award for Institution - Certificate

 

 

How to Submit an Entry

Submit the nomination package in person, via courier or via email on or before August 31, 2022. Please provide documentary evidences or any supporting documents to support your entry (These may include publications, reports, certificates, and photographs)

  1. In person or courier: EVHRDC Secretariat, DOST Regional Office No. 08, Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
  2. Email: send in PDF format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject: EVHRDC Awards 2022 Submission

 

Timetable

Activity

2022 Timeline

Call for Nomination

May 2022

Deadline for Submission of Nominations

August 31, 2022

Selection Process

September 2022

Awarding of Winners

2022 Regional Science and Technology Week (November 2022)

 
You may download the forms below:

EVHRDC Awards 2022 CV of the Candidate Form


EVHRDC Awards 2022 Nomination Form