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Part 3 – Research & Development, Extension & Training Manual

CHAPTER 4
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES

4.1. Planning the Implementation Process

4.1.1. Assessment of the Environment

The university in consonance with its mandate to perform its fourfold functions in instruction,
research, extension and production, shall provide policy directions in the management,
administration and support systems in the planning and implementation of research, extension and
training programs for the furtherance of its vision, mission, goals and objectives.
Through its RDET programs, the university shall take into consideration external factors focused
on national policies, laws and procedures of the government as well as the development programs
of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of 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 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

4.1.4.1. Research Proposal Flowchart
The following steps shall be undertaken in the screening and evaluation of research
proposals:

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.

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