About

Philippine Health Research Registry

The Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR), managed by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, is a tool for good governance to promote transparency and accountability in health research. PHRR is a publicly accessible database on newly approved health researches. It includes clinical trials and non-clinical studies conducted in the Philippines. The registry is compliant with the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for clinical trials registry.

Objectives of the Registry

To track ongoing and newly-approved research; on what, by whom
To avoid duplication of research
To know who funds what kind of research

Creation of Account

To create an account, click the login button on the menu bar then click register or create an account button. Fill out the required information. Make sure to activate the account by clicking the activation link sent to the email address.

Uploading to the Registry

To upload research information to the registry, log in using your registered user name and the password. Once logged in, click on “Register” or “Researches” on the sidebar then click the “+” button to add new research studies.

Once all the required fields are filled out, click on the “Register” button in the upper right corner of the research form. The submitted study will be automatically sent to the Registry Officer for checking. Alterations or modifications are not allowed once submitted for registration. You will be notified when your uploaded research is already registered together with the PHRR ID / Registry ID.

The studies registered in the registry cannot be deleted. It can, however, be edited, for updating purposes.

For clinical trials, sponsors and investigators should agree on who should take the responsibility to register the trials, especially for multi-site and multi-sponsor trials. It is recommended that whoever is responsible for securing the approval to conduct a clinical trial with the FDA be the one to upload the trial in PHRR.

Questions? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About

HERDIN PLUS is a health research information management system and collaboration platform for Higher Education and Research and Development Institutions to collect, organize, and disseminate research information.

Our story

The Philippine Health Research Registry: A Journey from Vision to Reality

With the vision to improve the flow of health-related information in the country, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), in partnership with the Department of Health and University of the Philippines Manila, established the Health Research and Development Information Network (HERDIN) in 1986.

In 2013, the Republic Act 10532 institutionalized the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) and officially recognized HERDIN as the National Health Research Repository. It was stated in the law that all health researches shall be registered in the Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR) and when published, to the national repository (HERDIN).

Today, the HERDIN PLUS continues to evolve as a one stop health research information management platform, increasing access to health research information systems for better health and better quality of life for Filipinos.

Our Goals

To assist higher education and research institutions organize and manage their health research/institutional information
To improve access to [health and health related] research information
To generate a comprehensive report on [health and health related] research information from PNHRS implementing institutions, consortia member institutions, research-generating institutions

Services offered

HERDIN PLUS Online Document Delivery Request

Access full-text research of published local health journals for free through the Online Document Delivery Request. Research articles may include links to full-text content from publisher websites or downloadable at the HERDIN PLUS website.

Online Document Delivery Request Requirements

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS	WHERE TO SECURE
1. At least one (1) valid email address (institutional or personal account)	Client may use existing email address or create an email address from any email account provider (e.g. Google, Yahoo, Hotmail etc.) if he/she does not have an existing email address.
2. At least one (1) active account at herdin.ph	Client needs to create an account at http://www.herdin.ph/index.php/login .
3. At least one (1) computer/mobile gadget	Client needs a gadget (smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop) and an internet connection to avail of this service. To access HERDIN PLUS, the client may: • Rent computer/laptop at any computer shop
4. At least 3 Mbps Internet access	• Subscribe to internet service provider (e.g. PLDT, Globe, etc.) or use mobile data to access the internet

Online Document Delivery Service Procedure

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME Note: Starts upon the receipt of complete requirements	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Log in at http://www.her din.ph/index.php/login to request full- text article Note: This service can be accessed remotely using computer/ mobile gadget with internet access at home or anywhere at client’s convenience.	1. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
2. Search for research articles	2.1. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
3. Select research title for full-text request	3.1. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
4. Request full-text article	4.1. Acknowledge the full-text article request 4.2. Send the full-text article requested to client’s email 4.3. Send customer feedback form after service provision	None	3 working days	Information Officer, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
TOTAL		None	3 working days

HERDIN PLUS Searching

Access health and health-related research information for free. Clients may search for topics even without an account.

HERDIN PLUS Searching Requirements

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

WHERE TO SECURE

1. One (1) Computer/Mobile Phone/Tablet

Client needs a gadget (smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop) and an internet connection to avail of this service. To access HERDIN PLUS, the client may:

Use his/her own device
Rent computer/laptop at any computer shop

2. At least 3 Mbps Internet access

Subscribe to internet service provider (e.g. PLDT, Globe, etc.) or use mobile data to access the internet

HERDIN PLUS Searching Procedure

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME Note: Starts upon the receipt of complete requirements	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Type http://www.herd in.ph at URL/web address bar in any web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, etc.) Note: This service can be accessed remotely using computer/ mobile gadget with internet access at home or anywhere at client’s convenience.	1. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
2. Type a word or phrase into the query box	2. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information Communication, and Utilization Division )
3. Click on the search button or press the “enter” key	3. Monitor system accessibility	None	10 seconds per keyword search	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
4. Select and print/save articles from search results Clients may send their selected articles to their email address (optional)	4. Monitor system accessibility	None	0 working day	Information Officer and ICT staff, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
5. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or click Contact Us (herdin.ph/index.php/contact-us) if you need assistance.	5. Respond to client queries	None	1 working day	Information Officer, Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division
TOTAL:		None	1 working day

Home Page

PHRR Home Page

The Registry

The Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR) http://registry.healthresearch.ph, is a publicly-available database of newly-approved health researches from 2012 onwards. It is different from HERDIN, another PCHRD-developed database, as HERDIN is a compilation of all completed researches.

Account Application Process

Organizations and researchers must first request for an account by writing a letter addressed to Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director, PCHRD. The letter should be signed either by the head of office or the Director for Research of the Institution. The letter should specify the following:

1.    name of person who will be authorized to input to the database;
2.    email address; and
3.   title/s of approved research projects and the Implementing Agency or scanned letter of approval to conduct clinical trial issued by FDA/ERB.

PCHRD will send a temporary password to the nominated email address, which will also be used as the user name. Once, logged-in, the account holder has the option to change his/her password.

If an account holder forgets his/her password, click on the “Forgot your password/username?” link on the Account page at registry.healthresearch.ph and we will email instructions on how to regain access to your account.

Uploading to the Registry

To upload research information to the registry, log in using your email address as user name and the password assigned to you (or your nominated password, if you have changed the temporary password in the account page). Once logged-in, click on “My Researches” to add new research studies.

Once the required entries are completed, click on the “Register” button on the “My Researches” page, and your entry will be automatically emailed to the Registry Officer for checking. You will be notified if your uploaded researches are already registered. Once, registered, research studies cannot be deleted. It can, however, be edited, for updating purposes.

It is important that research topics be uploaded to the registry only once. Hence, institutions are encouraged to have an internal policy on whether each researcher will upload his/her own study or allow the Research Unit of the Institution to upload all the researches of the Institution.

For clinical trials, sponsors and investigators should agree on who should take the responsibility to register the trials, especially for multi-site and multi-sponsor trials. It is recommended that whoever is responsible in securing registration of the trial with FDA be the one to upload the trial in PHRR.

Questions? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PCHRD Project Management System

Welcome to PCHRD Project Management System

Project Management System (PMS) is an online submission, review, approval and monitoring platform for health research proposals/projects.

Applicants interested to apply for research grant may submit proposals through the system.

Please register/create an account as a Proponent and start submitting your proposal.

PCHRD Research Grant

PCHRD funds research proposals that are aligned with the research priority topics under the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA). NUHRA guides the health research sector on the health researches that address the most pressing health concerns of the country. NUHRA specifies the areas and topics that need to be addressed in the next five years, in line with global and national initiatives influencing the health sector.

What proposals may qualify
PCHRD supports research initiatives under the Global Competitiveness and Innovation in Health priority of NUHRA. This includes studies on:

A. Diagnostics
B. Tuklas Lunas (Drug Discovery and Development)
C. Functional Foods
D. Hospital Equipment and Biomedical Devices
E. Information and Communication Technology for Health
F. Dengue and other Arboviruses
G. Disaster Risk Reduction
H. Climate Change Adaptation
I. OMIC Technologies for Health (Platform Technology Across Research Priorities) .

Who may apply
Filipinos with at least a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, have proven research competence/track record, and employed in universities/colleges, research agencies/institutes, hospitals, and other health related agencies are eligible to apply for the research grant.

Requirement(s)

The proponent should submit the following requirements online through the PCHRD Project Management System:

Project Proposal following the PCHRD Detailed Proposal Form
Work plan Schedule (Gantt Chart of Activities)
Proposed DOST-GIA LIB Form
Counterpart Funding of Implementing Agency
Ethics Clearance, if applicable
Biosafety Clearance, if applicable
Informed Consent Form (for studies involving human subjects)
Endorsement of Agency Head
Curriculum Vitae of Proponent(s)
Duties and Responsibilities of each Project Personnel
Other Clearances as required
Letter of request addressed to the PCHRD Executive Director

Regional Research Fund

Regional Research Fund (RRF) is viewed as a way to encourage beginning researchers to be actively involved in health research activities without having to compete with more experienced researchers. These RRF projects are intended to build up the capabilities of individual reserachers in designing, implementing and managing health research projects.

What proposals may qualify
Research proposals that will be reviewed by the RHRDC and PCHRD are those which address priority health problems/issues identified in the Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA) and/or National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) of the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS). The proposals should also have a budgetary requirement not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00), and have a duration of six months to one-year.

Who may apply
Regular staff and faculty members of research institutes, medical and paramedical schools, hospitals and other health related agencies may submit proposals to the RHRDC, properly endorsed by the head of the agency. Likewise, medical residents of hospitals may submit proposals provided that he or she will be working under the supervision of a more experienced researcher affiliated in the same institution.

Requirement(s)

The proponent should submit the following requirements online through the PCHRD Project Management System:

Letter of Request/Intent address to:
The Executive Director
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
Department of Science and Technology
Saliksik Bldg.
Gen. Santos Avenue
Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila
Endorsement from the Region
Project Proposal following the PCHRD Detailed Proposal Form
Workplan Schedule (Ghantt Chart of Activities)
Proposed Line-Item Budget (LIB)
Curriculum Vitae of Proponent(s)
Duties and Responsibilities of each Project Personnel
Biosafety Clearance, if applicable
Institutional Animal Care and Use Clearance, if applicable
Ethics Clearance (for studies involving human subjects)
Informed Consent Form
Case Report Form, if applicable

Support to Research Dissemination

The Research Information, Communication, and Utilization Division of PCHRD supports projects and activities on research dissemination, including, but not limited to support to publication, paper presentation, and events.

Eligibility

The program will provide financial assistance to all Filipino health researchers who intends to get their results of research communicated to the public and target stakeholders. The topic should be aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda 2017-2022.

Support to Publication

Researches, either funded or not by the Council, which are accepted for publication in local or international peer-reviewed journals may request for publication support.

How to apply

The proponent should submit the following requirements online through the PCHRD Project Management System:

• Proof that the journal article is accepted for publication
• Copy of the article accepted for publication
• A document that the journal is not a predatory journal
• Line-Item Budget
• Letter of request addressed to the PCHRD Executive Director

PCHRD also gives financial assistance to Filipino researchers who would like to print their monographs or books which are in line with the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).

Support to Paper Presentation

Only researches funded by the Council which are accepted for oral presentation in local or international conferences can request for travel support.

How to apply

The proponent should submit the following requirements online through the PCHRD Project Management System:

• Letter from the organizing committee that the research is accepted for oral presentation
• Line-Item Budget
• Letter of request addressed to the PCHRD Executive Director

Support to Scientific Event

Health Research Institutions and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) which organize seminars, conferences, fora, and workshops for the dissemination of health researches aligned to the NUHRA may seek financial support.

How to apply

The proponent should submit the following requirements online through the PCHRD Project Management System:

• Program of Activities
• Line-Item Budget
• Letter of request addressed to the PCHRD Executive Director