Philippine Eye Research Institute

The Philippine Eye Research Institute was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 4593 on 19 June 1965 and is the oldest unit under the National Institutes of Health. Formerly known as the Institute of Ophthalmology, it is the center for advancement of ophthalmology in the country. It remains to be the forefront and main steward in conducting blindness prevention programs for the country through basic, clinical, and epidemiological research. The Institute conducts, collaborates, and supports researches directed towards the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases, specifically those prevalent in the Philippines.

PERI research staff have contributed a significant number of scientific publications and published several books and monographs on eye diseases. PERI has also formed linkages with other government and non-government agencies such as DOH, DepEd, PCHRD, and WHO.

One of its major thrusts is the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP). The NVSP is spearheaded by PERI, in partnership with the DOH and DepEd. Signed into law on 31 July 2019, the Program aims to screen all kindergarten pupils entering the Filipino school system to detect errors of refraction and amblyopia using a pre-tested Vision Screening Kit which was developed using evidence-based approaches. This simple pass-or-fail system will provide vision screeners, such as trained teachers, with the information, guidance, and recommendation to carry out the vision screening rapidly and with minimal errors.

Program for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases

In an ever-connected world, the emergence of infectious diseases poses an ongoing threat to global health security. The Program for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases (PREID) stands as a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of these formidable challenges. PREID is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the proactive study, understanding, and mitigation of infectious diseases as they emerge and evolve, driven by the unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

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Grants Policies

A. Application for an NIH Research Grant

a. At the start of each academic year, NIH releases a call for research proposals. Application usually starts at the second week of June and ends one month after. Extension of application may occur , upon the discretion of the OVCR.

b. All faculty of the University of the Philippines-Manila is eligible to apply for a research grant. Priority will be given to the following proponents:

Call for Research or Thesis Proposals for Funding by the UPM-National Institutes of Health, UPM Student Researcher Grant 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Office of the Executive Director, National Institutes of Health is now accepting the applications for the UPM Student Researcher Grant for CY 2023. This grant provides funding support for thesis/research of UP Manila undergraduate students, medical students, and masteral students without any scholarship.

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The NIH Building

Any historical tracing of the National Institutes of Health is deeply tied to the building in which it is housed. The current NIH Building is located along Pedro Gil Street in the University of the Philippines Manila campus. Inaugurated on 18 April 1997 during the term of Chancellor Perla D. Santos-Ocampo, this three-story building houses the NIH facilities such as its Central Laboratories and administrative offices of most of its Institutes and Centers, all basked in the beige exterior which complements the general façade of buildings around the UP Manila campus.

Registration Details

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