Call for Research Competition Entries: Oral Paper Presentation and Poster Exhibit

GUIDELINES FOR ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION AND POSTER EXHIBIT

(Professional Category)

The Research Presentation and Poster Exhibit Contest for the Professional Category are open to all the member-institutions of Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC). Submitted research project can be those studies funded by the PNHRS (PCHRD-DOST; DOH; CHED and UP Manila); the member-institutions of RHRDCs and/or other local and international funding institutions. All entries that passed the review/evaluation of the RHRDCs should be endorsed by the consortium chair to the PCHRD, as the lead convenor for the PNHRS. Deadline for submission of regional entries to PCHRD is on/or before June 15, 2013. Respective winners will be announced during the 7^th PNHRS Week Celebration on August 7-9 2013. The mechanics for each of the following activities are as follows:

A. RESEARCH PRESENTATION (ORAL)

1. There will be a plenary session for the presentation of the qualified research projects.

2. Review and evaluation of all submitted regional entries will be facilitated by PCHRD. Technical review and evaluation will be composed of content and methodology experts.

3.A total of six (6) completed papers will be selected for presentation. Qualified research projects will be selected based on the following set of criteria:

3.1 A completed research project within the last 3 years, but not featured in the previous PNHRS fora;

3.2 Provides solution to priority health problems identified in the NUHRA/RUHRA;

3.3 Technically and ethically sound;

3.4 Research results provided new ideas/knowledge leading to health policies and action.

3.5 The output, outcome and the impact of the study have relevant contribution to society and economy.

4. For the screening process, a copy of the completed paper including abstracts shall be submitted to the RHRDC.

5.Research papers which were not considered for oral research presentation may qualify in the Poster Exhibit Contest.

B. POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST

Research should be aligned with the NUHRA and/or RUHRA.
Initial review of regional entries will be done by the PCHRD and identified technical experts (content and methodology expert)
Final review and evaluation of all qualified regional entries will be facilitated both by the PCHRD and R1HRDC designated member/s.

Refer to attached exhibit guidelines for selected research project/s for the Poster Exhibit Contest.

Awards/Incentives:

All finalists will receive PhP2,000.00 each.
Winners for each of the following categories will receive a cash prize as follows:

A. RESEARCH PRESENTATION

First Prize : PhP15,000.00

Second Prize : PhP12,000.00

Third Prize : PhP10,000.00

B. POSTER EXHIBIT

First Prize : PhP10,000.00

Second Prize : PhP 7,000.00

Third Prize : PhP 5,000.00

GUIDELINES FOR ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION

(Student Category)

Student Research Competition

The student research presentation is set for August 07, 2013.
Those that will not be selected for presentation may qualify in the poster exhibit competition.

Research Presentation Entries

Research is aligned with NUHRA and/or RUHRA.
The project was completed within the last year.
The consortium may consider research entries from institutions within or outside the consortium.
For the screening process, titles of research with abstracts shall be submitted to PCHRD on/or before June 15, 2013.

Selection

A selection committee specific to student researches will be formed to evaluate submissions from the regional consortia.
In consideration of the maximum number of researches which can be presented in a session, the Committee will select from among the submissions the researches for presentation and for poster exhibit.

EXHIBIT GUIDELINES FOR POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST

(Student and Professional Category)

EXHIBIT GUIDELINES

1. CONTENT

The poster should include the following identifying information:
- Name or title of research or project
- Complete institution or author address
- Telephone or contact numbers or email

It should give a brief description of the research in layman’s language
It should cite reasons why such project was developed or why the study was conducted; the study’s potential benefits in terms of its impact on health and quality of life, science or technology contributions or socio-economic benefits.
The poster may exhibit the highlight of the study in picture or colored presentation (not smaller than 16”x20”)
Graphical and other appropriate presentations may also be included.

2. FORM

One poster panel will be allowed per entry.
Poster size should be 2 feet width by 4 feet height. Use of illustration board or tarpaulin is recommended.

3. MOUNTING MATERIALS

Participants are expected to bring their own adhesives and other mounting materials to ensure that the posters stay in place during the duration of the exhibit.

5. IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Entries must be submitted to Consortium Chair C/o CVHRDC

Deadline of Entries June 15, 2013,

Setting Up of Exhibits August 06, 2013

Time: TBA

Venue: Plaza del Norte Hotel

Poster Exhibits August 7-9, 2013 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Judging August 8, 2013 12:00 -2:00 pm

Participants are expected to be present for

interview of the judges. Entries will be

judged according to the attached criteria.

Awarding August 9, 2013

Venue: Plaza del Norte Hotel

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

ORAL RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION CONTEST

(Professional Category)

SELECTION CRITERIA

I. TECHNICAL CRITERIA 75%

Originality of idea and appropriateness of methodology 20%

Potential for the creation of new or advancement of 20%

knowledge and evidence of benefit to the area covered by the research

Provides solution to identified priority health problems 15%

( regional and national)

The anticipated outputs, outcomes and impacts 20%

of the proposed research, including potential

contribution to economy and social benefits

II. ACTUAL PAPER PRESENTATION 25%

Presentation (over-all impact on the audience, 10%

understandability, concise reporting within given

time-frame)

Format presentation (clear description of the 10%

research; follows given format)

Researchers’ salesmanship (knowledge on the project, 5%

communication skills) _______

100%

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

ORAL RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION CONTEST

(Student Category)

SELECTION CRITERIA

I. TECHNICAL CRITERIA 65%

Originality of idea and appropriateness of methodology 20%

Potential for the creation of new or advancement 20%

of knowledge and evidence of benefit to the

area covered by the research

The anticipated outputs, outcomes and impacts 25%

of the proposed research, including potential

contribution to economy and social benefits,

use of indigenous materials

II. ACTUAL PAPER PRESENTATION 35%

Presentation (over-all impact on the audience, 10%

understandability, concise reporting within given

time-frame)

Format presentation (clear description of the 10%

research; follows given format)

Researchers’ salesmanship (knowledge on the 15%

project, communication skills, answers to judges’ queries)

_______

100%

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST

(Student and Professional Category)

SELECTION CRITERIA

I. TECHNICAL CRITERIA 70%

S&T IMPACT ON HEALTH/QUALITY OF LIFE 40%

Provides new, knowledge, information, technologies, methods, 10%

processes and/or products for prevention, detection, treatment

and control of health problems and rehabilitation of victims

Provides long term solution to the priority health problems of 10% Regional and national importance
Improves quality of services directed to specific population groups 10% such as those undeserved or least served sectors
Serves as catalyst for other investigations 10%

SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS 30%

Results to savings, e.g., reduced healthcare cost and maximizes allocation /utilization of health resources 10%
Encourages multi-sectoral collaboration 15%
Research product has potential for commercialization 5%

II. POSTER PRESENTATION 30%