ZAMBOANGA CITY, 13 January 2017 (PIA) - - -The Department of Science and Technology – IX (DOST-IX) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) is now accepting applicants, nominations and recommendations for the Alberto G. Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (ARORHA).
The award is given to a research program or project that has demonstrated the link between research and practice through the utilization of research findings in the health delivery system.
Filipino researchers who have done research programs or projects may apply for the award. The nominated entry must be done mainly in the Philippines.
The award has two categories, namely: Biomedical Research and Health Services Research wherein winners will receive a plaque of appreciation and Php 500,000 per category.
Nominations may be submitted to the Consortium until February 24, 2017, while DOST-PCHRD will be accepting submissions till March 3, 2017.
Application/nomination forms are available at DOST-IX Regional office in Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City. Copies of the said documents are also posted in the DOST-PCHRD website (http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/). Interested participants should use the prescribed form. Any alterations on the forms is not allowed.
For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 and look for John Apolinario or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9. (ALT-PIA9/Zamboanga Sibugay/With report from DOST-IX)
Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1361484203940/dost-pchrd-calls-for-applicants-nominations-for-arohra