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Evaluation of the Proposals

Projects ideally should cover one-year implementation period. All

proposals will be reviewed by a campus committee designated.

Consolidated proposals by campus will be endorsed and submitted to the
University level for final review and approval by a committee to be

designated by the VP-RDET. Evaluation team in the campus and

university level can make use of the set of evaluation criteria as

mentioned above.

Application Procedure
Potential researchers from various colleges and campuses of the

university are invited to submit a one-page research concept note

presenting briefly the statement of topic/problem, aims and significance of
the research project, necessary background information, expected

outcomes and benefits, and scope and limitations. Short-listed applicants

will be asked to submit an 8-10 page fully developed research proposal.

Project Management

The University and Campus Research department will serve as the

project management office. Flowchart of procedures, activities and

schedules as well as monitoring and evaluation is provided and must be
followed strictly.

Guidelines on Implementing Research Projects

a. Developing and Executing Legal Agreements

Approved research proposals for funding (internally or
externally) shall be subject to Memorandum of Agreement

Understanding (MOA/MOU) between the proponent and the

University and/or the funding agency, subject to approval of both
parties. Upon the completion of the MOA/MOU, a notice to proceed

shall be issued by the VP-RDET or the funding agency.