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sought from the author.

s. Estimated budget

The estimated budget is an estimate of the financial requirements in carrying out the
objectives of the research. It should be reasonable enough and consistent with the
work plan. The budget statements should be worked out in a manner that they should
indicate the sources and the time they are available and they should be broken down
according to the period of disbursements.

t. Capsule curriculum vitae of proponents

The curriculum vitae is a one page information sheet indicating among others the
qualification and relevant experiences of the proponent/s in relation to the research
work. It generally gives information on the nature of the researcher’s specialization and
his/her ability to conduct the project being proposed.

3. Evaluation, Screening and Approval of Proposals

For externally funded researches, each should have been properly endorsed by the
University Administration and that a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement shall be
required specifying the responsibilities of ISU and its involved researchers as well as the
funding agency.

For University funded researches, each should undergo and pass the evaluation and
screening of research proposals in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by the
University. All researches shall fall within the research priorities and the research agenda of
the University.

a. Call for Research Proposals

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training
(VP-RDET) facilitates the development, approval and funding of R & D proposals through
the University Director of Research and Development (R&D). Submission of research
proposals although has a periodic schedule may be called anytime during the year,
particularly when there are opportunities for external funding. In such cases, research
proposals may be prepared in accordance with the thrusts of the funding agencies.

1. Institutionally funded proposals. Submission for research proposals for institutional
funding (from the SB fund) are scheduled every January and July. Each proposal shall
be evaluated in accordance with the policies and guidelines implemented by the
University. All proposals shall follow the prescribed Guidelines (Fig. 5.1).

2. Externally funded proposals. The schedule of submission for research proposals for
external funding is the same as those for institutional funding. A proposal submitted
for internal funding may be endorsed for external funding if it found appropriate
through the evaluation. However, whenever there are opportunities for funding, or

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