CALLS AND EVENTS
eASIA 14th Call for Proposal for Health Research
For this 14th Call, the DOST-PCHRD will only fund proposals that will fall under the following research topic:
- Health Threats and Emergencies
- Identifying and targeting emerging health threats and emergencies, including working with partners towards a One Health research approach to climate change, health and the environment, biodiversity, and antimicrobial resistance.
- Climate change-related diseases, (e.g. diseases of interest may include vector-borne diseases, water and food-borne diseases, respiratory infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases, fungal infections).
Review Procedures
Approval of proposals for research grants will be based on a multi-level review process.
1. In-house screening in terms of alignment to the research priorities, duplication, and completeness of requirements.
2. Technical review and scoring by external consultants (Technical Panel) based on the following criteria:
| Relevance & Sensitivity | Alignment to national S&T priorities, strategic relevance to national development, and sensitivity to Philippine political context, culture, tradition, and gender and development. |
| Technical/Scientific Merit | Sound scientific basis to generate new knowledge or apply existing knowledge in an innovative manner. |
| Financial Feasibility | Financial viability of the undertaking with the proponent’s and institutional capacity to manage R&D funds vis-à-vis the proposed work plan and budget. |
| Proponent’s / Institutional Capacity | Good track record or CV with proven competence to implement and complete the R&D program/project within the approved duration and budget. |
| Program Contribution | How much will the proposal contribute to the overall achievement of the program? Other potential socio-economic, environmental, and health impacts. |
3. Final approval by the PCHRD Governing Council or the PCHRD Executive Director depending on the recommended total budgetary requirement of the proposal.
4. In each stage of the review process, the proponent may need to revise the proposal on the basis of the recommendations of the reviewers. The review process will take 40 working days provided that all the requirements have been submitted.
Who may apply
Filipinos with at least a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, have proven research competence/track record, and are employed in universities/colleges, research agencies/institutes, hospitals, and other health related agencies are eligible to apply for the research grant.
How to apply
- The proponent should ensure with their collaborators that the overall consortium application is submitted to the e-Asia Secretariat at easia-opencall@jst.go.jp on or before 17:00 (Indochina Time, UTC+7) 31 March 2025. Complete information should be checked here: https://www.the-easia.org/jrp/pdf/cfp14/call-guidelines_14th-call_health-research_23-12-2024.pdf
- For the Philippines, the country-specific application should also be submitted online through the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) (http://dpmis.dost.gov.ph/), consisting of the following:
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- Project Proposal following the DOST Detailed Proposal Form (downloadable from the DOST DPMIS website).
- Work plan Schedule (Gantt Chart of Activities)
- Proposed Line-Item Budget (DOST-GIA LIB Form)
- Counterpart Funding of Implementing Agency
- Endorsement of Agency Head
- Curriculum Vitae of Proponent(s)
- Duties and Responsibilities of each Project Personnel
- For proposals with human subjects:
- Informed Consent Form
- Case Report Form, if applicable
- Endorsement Letter from Agency Ahead addressed to:
The Executive Director
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
Department of Science and Technology
Bicutan, Taguig City
DOST-PCHRD shall also require the proponent to submit the following documents before the start of project implementation:
- Biosafety Clearance, if applicable
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, if applicable
- Bureau of Animal Industry Clearance, if applicable
- Ethics Clearance (for studies involving human subjects)
Funding Support Available
DOST-PCHRD will support 1 project under this call and allocate up to PhP 10,000,000.00 (approx. USD 170,300) for a maximum duration of three (3) years.
The deadline for online submission to the DOST-DPMIS will be on or before 31 March 2025, 5:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time).
Important Notes:
- Application and funding will be governed by the DOST Grants-in-Aid Guidelines and its amendments for Filipino researchers.
- Interested applicants are reminded to get familiar with the requirements and eligibility stipulated in the DOST Grants-in-Aid Guidelines and its amendments
- Online submission will be through the DOST DPMIS website only. Submissions through emails or hardcopy will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Mr. Vincent John H. Tumlos
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)
Tel: +632-837-7537 local 102
E-mail: vhtumlos@pchrd.dost.gov.ph
Mr. Paul Ernest N. de Leon
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)
Tel: +632-837-7535
E-mail: pndeleon@pchrd.dost.gov.ph
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