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a. Provide technical and discipline-based support services to help the VP for RDET in linking
the RDET Department with the research and development, extension and training
departments of partner institutions or other agencies;

b. Facilitate the packaging of RDET program/project proposals and feasibility studies for
submission to prospective local and foreign funding agencies;

c. Create more innovative, effective and efficient operational processes in integrating the
RDET activities of various campuses of the University; and

d. Perform other functions as may be called for by the VP for RDET or higher University
officials.

7. Research Centers

Research Centers are organized in the university to pursue R&D focused on specific
commodities & fields of specialization.

The Centers shall propose R&D projects/studies in-line with R&D priority thrusts of the
University for funding; implement approved R&D projects/studies; and, present the progress
reports of their on-going R&D projects/studies during agency in-house reviews (AIRHs) and
the terminal reports of their completed R&D projects/studies.

a. Cagayan Valley Agriculture, Aquatics and Natural Resources Research and
Development (CVARRD) Consortium
CVARRD caters the delivery of research and development management in the agriculture,
aquatic and natural resources in the valley, among which include:

● R&D Management

● R&D Results Utilization

● S&T Policy Advocacy

● Capability Building Activities

b. Cagayan Valley Small Ruminants Research Center (CVSRRC)
The Center caters to an array of research, development and extension activities focused
on improving goat production, processing and allied services:

● Artificial Insemination Center

● Artificial Insemination Delivery System

● Canned and Vacuum-packed Chevon and Mutton Products

c. Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (AREC)

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