18/10/2025
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The Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) is inviting researchers and practitioners of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) to submit research proposals for Calendar Years 2026 and 2027!
We strongly encourage graduate students, academic researchers, and health care professionals to submit proposals in the following research areas:
- Safety and Efficacy of TCIM Practices (e.g. Hilot, TCM/Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Chiropractic)
- Natural Products Research on Philippine Native and Indigenous Plants (e.g. Akapulko, Bayabas, Makahiya, Ulasimang Bato, etc.)
- TCIM Product Development
We are prioritizing research proposals that have high potential to produce end-products that can be utilized for public benefit.
All submitted proposals shall be subject to pre-assessment and technical review prior to approval.
For more details regarding general and documentary requirements, please refer to the Research and Development Division tab on the PITAHC website: https://pitahc.gov.ph/.
You can submit your proposals via email at [email protected] or call us at (02) 8282-5193/5194 local 105. The deadline of submissions is November 15, 2025.
We look forward to receiving your proposals!