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

1. Research should be aligned with the NUHRA and/or RUHRA.

2. Initial review of regional entries will be done by the PCHRD and identified technical experts (content and methodology expert)

3. 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:

1. All finalists will receive PhP2,000.00 each.

1. 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: PhP7,000.00

Third Prize: PhP5,000.00

GUIDELINES FOR ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION

(Student Category)

Student Research Competition

1. The student research presentation is set for August 07, 2013.

1. Those that will not be selected for presentation may qualify in the poster exhibit competition.

Research Presentation Entries

1. Research is aligned with NUHRA and/or RUHRA.

1. The project was completed within the last year.

1. The consortium may consider research entries from institutions within or outside the consortium.

1. For the screening process, titles of research with abstracts shall be submitted to PCHRD on/or before June 15, 2013.

Selection

1. A selection committee specific to student researches will be formed to evaluate submissions from the regional consortia.

1. 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: o Name or title of research or project

o Complete institution or author address

o 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.

1. 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

1. 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.

1. IMPORTANT REMINDERS

·	Entries must be submitted to	Consortium Chair
		c/o RHRDC
·	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, 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
	(Student Category)
SELECTION CRITERIA
I.	TECHNICAL CRITERIA	65%
·	Originality of idea and appropriateness	20%
	of methodology
·	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

ORAL RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION CONTEST

(Professional Category)

SELECTION CRITERIA
II. TECHNICAL CRITERIA		75%
·	Originality of idea and appropriateness	20%
	of methodology
· Potential for the creation of new or advancement		20%
	of knowledge and evidence of benefit to the
	area covered by the research
·	Provides solution to identified priority health	15%
	problems ( 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	5%
	project, communication skills)
		_______
		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%
· Message delivery (understandability, use of simple/layman’s		10%
	language, public appeal, overall impact on the reader)
· Color, design, and style (creativity, attractiveness)		10%
·	Proponent’s salesmanship (product knowledge,	10%
	communication skill)	______
		100%