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Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED).

4.1.2. Setting of Priorities
The RDET priorities are set based on regional and national thrusts
and mandates as well as information and feedback from various agencies and
sources are found in page 6.

4.1.3. Translating Priorities into Action Plans
Once the priorities are set, these are translated into action plans. The
personnel under each division prepare the action plan with their
corresponding proposals. The proposals are submitted to the concerned
division Director for review, consolidation and submission to the VP-RDET for
further study before endorsement by the University President to the
appropriate funding agencies.

4.1.4. Research and Extension Program/Project Proposal
Screening/Evaluation and Approval
Research proposals shall be prepared in line with the flagship priorities of
the university, Local Government Units of the province, DOST, PCARRD,
HARRDEC and CHED, relevant to the enhancement of instruction, technology
generation, human and natural resources development.

Evaluation and screening of research proposals shall conform to the
policies and guidelines set by the University in pursuance to the priority goals

of the Local Government Units, DOST, PCARRD, CHED and other agencies
through HARRDEC. All GAA funded research, extension and training
programs of the University shall fall within the identified priorities of the
University for the Improvement of instruction, technology generation and
human and natural resources development.

Research proposals are reviewed and evaluated during the University
Research Council Review (CRCR). Relevant proposals shall be recommended
by the CRC for presentation during the Agency In-House Review (AIHR).

During the AIHR, proposals are reviewed, evaluated, and recommended for
approval. The rating of research proposals are as follows:
• Outstanding proposals. Good as approved with very minimal
corrections.
• Very Satisfactory. For funding consideration subject to the
incorporation of corrections
• With major revision. Not to be implemented