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should recommend someone to take his place while he is out. To ensure
the smooth implementation of the project, the substitute leader should
have the same field of specialization.

g) Project monitoring and evaluation

A systematic monitoring and evaluation (M&E) shall be
implemented for all research projects. The evaluation shall be based on
the detailed actions and financial plan as embodied in the approved
research proposal. For the purpose, prescribed M&E forms shall be used.
The cumulative progress of the project shall be closely monitored to ensure
that project outputs and deliveries shall be attained on time as envisioned
and scheduled in the research proposal.

h) In-House reviews

An integral component of the M&E of ongoing and terminated
researches shall be the conduct of a regular R&D Agency In-House Review
(AIHR) by the University. This shall be conducted once a year. The AIHR
shall be done in coordination with the pre-AIHR reviews of the different ISU
campuses and clusters. A campus may opt to conduct other reviews as it
may see fit.

Section 3. Guidelines on the Appointment of the University Expert Pool (UEP)

Section 1.a. Importance of the UEP
The University Expert Pool (UEP) is necessary for the implementation of R&D
policies of the University.
a) Provide expert advice and services in translating the University’s
Plans/Programs into specific activities and output(s);
b) Provide expert advice in the formulation, packaging, monitoring and
evaluation(M&E) of S&T programs/projects;
c) Act as reviewer/evaluator during R&D program review, pre agency in-
house reviews, agency in-house reviews, field visits, and other related
M&E activities of on-going projects;
d) Act as resource person during symposia, workshops, techno-for a, field
days and other consultative meetings;
e) Assess relative contribution of R&D projects and activities towards
achievements of goals and expected outputs;
f) Provide expert advice in the preparation and packaging of R&D
proposals and IEC materials, and
g) Perform other tasks that may be requested/assigned by the VPRDET
from time to time.

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