The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) is accepting applicants, nominations and recommendations for the Alberto G. Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA).

The award is to be 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.

Completed research programs or projects done by Filipino researchers may apply for the award. The nominated entry must be done mainly in the Philippines.

The award has 2 categories: Biomedical Research and Health Services Research. 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 the DOST IX regional office in Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City. Copies of the said documents are also posted in the DOST-PCHRD website. Interested participants should use the prescribed forms. Any alteration on the forms is not allowed.

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 and look for John Apolinario or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at FACEBOOK (Bon Padayhag, DOST IX Press Release)