Translating Research into Policy

Who:  Representatives from Regional Health and Development

Consortia What: 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition

When: March 17, 2021 (PCHRD Anniversary), 1:00 to 4:00 pm

 Where: Online via Zoom platform

The competition will focus on the presentation of successfully completed health research studies with aims of exercising and cultivating researchers’ presentation, and research communication skills as a way of sharing evidence to stakeholders and policymakers.

The participants should be able to present their completed research in a three-minute, one-slide presentation for a non-specialist audience based on set criteria.

Tentative Schedule of Activities

Guidelines

1. Prior to the contest, all consortia are informed of the schedule of activities, components of the pitch, criteria for judging, rules and prizes, and other relevant information regarding the contest.

2. Only one representative shall be submitted by the consortium. The competitor must have completed PCHRD-funded health research for the past five years with clear policy implications.

3. The submission includes the following:

2.1 Abstract of completed research (Deadline: February 05, 2021)

1. Maximum of 2 pages, in Arial Font, size 11, 1” margin on all sides
2. The abstract should consist of: Title, Authors, Introduction, Methodology, Results

and Discussion, and Recommendation/s

The target audience for the policy pitch (Deadline: February 05, 2021)

The target audience should be specific (ex. Regional Director of DOH, City Mayor, Regional Schools Division Superintendent, etc.)

2.2 Copy of the 1-slide presentation and script (Deadline: March 12, 2021) Please see the section on rules below for details.

Note: Failure to submit the above requirements will lead to disqualification.

Suggested Components and Flow of the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers

• Introduce Yourself: Who are you? What is your expertise? Advocacy?
• State the Problem: What is the issue you are trying to solve? What are the key messages/points about why the issue is important?
• Present Your Solution: What are the significance and the relevant outcomes of your research?
• Describe Your Value Proposition
• Offer a CTA (Call to Action): How the person you are talking to can help?

* Participants are free to modify the components and flow of their pitch based on their strategy. There are various materials online to help in constructing a compelling 3-minute pitch. 

Criteria for Adjudicators

(Lifted from University of Queensland’s 3MT: 3-Minute Thesis Presentation)

Comprehension 

• Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background and significance to the research question being addressed, while explaining terminology and avoiding jargon?
• Did the presentation clearly describe the impact and/or results of the research, including conclusions and outcomes?
• Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?

Engagement

• Did the presentation make the audience want to know more (based on judges’ perception)?
• Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?  Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?

Communication Style

• Was the topic, research significance, results/impact and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to an intelligent non-specialist audience?
• Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
• Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
• Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?
• Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?

Rules

1. Only 1 single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (without any slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description; the slide is to be presented at the start of the pitch).
2. No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
3. No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
4. The pitch shall be delivered without reading the script, in any form.
5. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
6. Presentations are to be spoken word (i.e. no poems, raps or songs).
7. Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.
8. The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Prizes 

1st Place: Php 30,000

2nd Place:  Php 20,000

3rd Place: Php 10,000

Additionally, there are prizes for audience votes: People’s Choice Award: Php 5,000

Video Coverage

Videos of winners of the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers will be disseminated in the PCHRD Website’s Policy Corner and consent to post their pitch shall be requested.

As our valued partner in the Health Research Development Consortium 12, we will highly appreciate receiving your nomination on or before 05 February 2021 to Ms. Maritzu S. Sinolinding thru e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for your interest!