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4.1.4.1.1. Conceptualization and preparation of Research 4.1 proposals at the College
level by individual proponents in line with the university’s R & D priorities.
4.1.4.1.2. The proposal is reviewed by the local Research College Coordinators with the
Dean of the College and its subsequent endorsement to the office of the
Research Director for consolidation.
4.1.4.1.3. The Research Director convenes the university Research Council to review
the proposals and make the necessary recommendations. This is done in the
URCR. If approved, the proposal is scheduled for presentation during the
Agency In-house Review. Comments, suggestions, recommendations are
integrated in the proposal by individual proponents and sent back to the office
of the Research Director.
4.1.4.1.4. The proposals are forwarded to the Office of the Research Director then to
the Vice President for RDET for final endorsement to the Office of the
President.

Figures 1 and 2 in the following pages present the flowchart for the
preparation, evaluation, screening and approval of Research proposals and the
process for the approval of Research for Publication.

4.1.5 Formats in Preparing Capsule Research Proposal
Formats in preparing capsule research proposals follow either the:

4.1.5.1. DOST Capsule Research Proposal
4.1.5.2. DA-BAR Capsule Research Proposal; and
4.1.5.3. CHED Capsule Research Proposal.

RDET usually use the DOST Capsule Research Proposal. An example of
the format is found in the appendix.

4.1.6 Technology Development Process
According to PCARRD of the DOST, the technology development process
is composed of five major phases. These are: a) technology generation, b)
verification, c) adaptation, d) dissemination and e) commercialization.

4.1.6.1 Technology Generation (TG). This is the scientific and experimental stage
wherein an R&D center utilizes all its resources: human/technical, financial,
material, physical and other resources to generate a component technology or a
package of technology. These vary according to the mandates of RDET.
4.1.6.2 Technology Verification (TV). A technology is classified for verification if it
can be incorporated in a package of technology that has potential for improving
existing farmers’ practices. Specifically, it should satisfy the following:
4.1.6.2.1 It is an integrated technology conducted in the farmers’ fields;
4.1.6.2.2 It has been tested for two seasons in TG trials;
4.1.6.2.3 It has shown economic and technical feasibility in TG trials. Its computed
return based on TG trails is better than that of farmers’ practices as shown by
marginal rate of return (MRR); &
4.1.6.2.4 It is perceived to be socially acceptable and environmentally safe.

4.1.7 Technology Adaptation (TA). A technology is classified as technology for
adaptation if it meets the following criteria:
4.1.7.1 It is conducted in the station or the farmers’ field and is only a
component of technology;
4.1.7.2 It has been tested for TG research for at least one season;