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CHED, or other research funding institutions). Full-blown research project
proposals should have the following component parts:

a) Program/Project Title
b) Name & address of Proponents
c) Implementing and cooperating agency/ies
d) R&D station
e) Site of implementation
f) Classification of R&D
g) Sector/Commodity
h) Discipline
i) Significance of the project
j) Project objectives
k) Review of literature
l) Methodology
m) Timetable of planned activities (Work Pan)
n) Project duration
o) Expected output
p) Target beneficiaries
q) Personnel requirement
r) Literature cited
s) Estimated budget
t) Capsule curriculum vitae of proponent/s

Section 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.
Section 4. 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.

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