Policies

Research Proponents

     Faculty members are encouraged to develop and submit research proposals. In the allocation of research funds, however, priority is given to full-time permanent faculty members. Faculty members who have full-time probationary status may be considered principal proponents upon the recommendation of the college dean. Under meritorious circumstances, part-time faculty members may qualify as co-proponents.

     Research proposals should be along the faculty proponent's line of expertise. Otherwise, the research project may not qualify for research funding.

     Faculty members who have ongoing research projects are discouraged from undertaking new research projects.

Criteria for Evaluation of Research Proposals

A, Qualification of the proponent

-Academic qualification
-Faculty status
-Track record/competence/experience in conducting research
-Research integrity

B. Relevance and technical quality

-All research projects should be in line with the college/department research agenda.
-They should include the following sections:

-Research title
-Background of the study
-Review/survey of related literature
-Theoretical/conceptual framework
-Statement of the problem
-Assumptions
-Significance of the study
-Definition of terms
-Scope and limitation
-Methodology
-Working bibliography
-Workplan
-Manpower requirement
-Expected outputs
-Financial plan