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Call for Application: Research Grant under Green Chemistry for Life Project

We are inviting everyone to submit proposals to the Call for Application to the research grants under the Green Chemistry for Life Project of UNESCO’s International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP) and PhosAgro.

6^th Call for Application to the PhosAgro/UNSECO/IUPAC Grants for Research Projects in Green Chemistry

The grant programme offers up to US$ 30,000. The application is open for young scientists aged 39 and below with innovative research projects in green chemistry that respect the twelve (12 ) Principles in Green Chemistry. The applicant must also possess a PhD or equivalent in chemistry or a related interdisciplinary area and has at least three (3) publications in recognized scientific journals.

Deadline of Application: 31 August 2019

PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Green Chemistry special grants for research projects on phosphogypsum

This special grant is opened in response to societal and environmental needs for young scientists aged 39 and under and with at least three (3) publications in recognized scientific journals. This will be awarded to a project in green chemistry research project on innovations in the processing and utilization of phosphogypsum, a mineral technogenic waste material produced in great quantities.

Deadline of Application: 31 August 2019.

Forms and additional information, including the guidelines for applications to the PhosAgro/UNESCO?IUPAC research grants and other pertinent documents may be accessed through http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/science-technology/basic-sciences/chemistry/green-chemistry-for-life/how-to-apply/

Kindly submit the accomplished application form, project proposal form, and approval letter, together with all documentary requirements to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation for further endorsement. Submissions may also be done in advance via email to Ms. Karen Mabagos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. copy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source: Office of Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation

Geriatric Research Capacity Building Workshop: Healthy Aging for Filipinos

With its vision for the Filipino elderly to enjoy a healthy body, mind and spirit treated with dignity, and valued as a productive member of society, the Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health from the University of the Philippines Manila (UP NIH), together with the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI), conducted a Geriatric Research Capacity Building Workshop last June 4-5, 2019 at the Brokenshire Convention Hall, Davao City. The objective of the workshop is to capacitate researchers and health professionals in the region on how to conduct researches involving older persons. The morning session of the two-day workshop consists of lectures on Healthy Aging, Policies of the Department of Health on Aging, Statistics in Health Research and an introduction to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. During the afternoon session, participants were divided into four groups. Each group was designated with demo stations wherein participants were imparted on the proper way to interview older people, tests for timed up and go, functional reach test and the handgrip test. The participants were eager to perform as patient and researcher during the workshop to demonstrate proper handling of the elder people with the guidance from the experts. The second day of the Geriatric Research Capacity Building workshop was not just focused on Geriatric Research in the Philippines but also on the ethical principles in conducting research to elders.

Through these workshops, the RHRDC XI and UP NIH are looking forward to more researches in the region involving the vulnerable group of elderly Filipinos to improve the health condition of the elders.

By: MDMC