Any public, private, or non-government organizations in CAR which has the intent, capability and resources to undertake health research or related development activities can become a member of the CRHRDC.  The Advisory Board may expand the membership of the CRHRDC based on approved guidelines.

A. Academic Institutions

(1) Capability to engage in Health R & D and related activities, as evidenced by the:

•Existence of degree programs relevant to PCHRD’s area of concerns

•Presence of full-time and competent faculty members (i.e. advanced relevant degrees)

•Availability of Health R & D equipment and facilities

(2) Commitment to R & D as shown by the:

•Institution’s budgetary allocation to Health R & D.

•Institution’s policy on the integration of research into the educational program.

B. Government Planning Bodies and Line Agencies

(1)Commitment to R & D as shown by the:

•Capability and willingness to plan/formulate/support Health R & D programs

•Existence of policies on the promotion of Health R & D and S & T activities including the dissemination and adoption of mature technologies.

(2)Presence of competent personnel and technical expertise to do and/or promote Health R & D/S & T activities

C. Hospital Institutions

(1)Capability to engage in Health R & D and related activities, as evidenced by the:

•Existence of programs/activities relevant to PCHRD’s area of concerns

•Presence of full-time and competent hospital personnel (i.e. advanced relevant degrees)

•Availability of Health R & D equipment and facilities

(2) Commitment to Health R & D as shown by the:

•Institution’s policy on the integration of research into the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

•Institution’s budgetary allocation to Health R & D

D. Private Sector
(1)Existence of researches relevant to PCHRD’s area of concerns.

(2)Availability of Health R & D equipment and facilities.

(3)Capability and willingness to plan/formulate/support Health R & D programs

Membership of the committee is on a voluntary basis.  If the member-agency so decides to withdraw, there should be meritorious reason/s for the withdrawal and such is subject to approval by the Advisory Board.