The Center for Research and Development (CfRD) accepts proposals for internally funded research to be published in Harvest or other peer-reviewed journals. Moreover, this includes papers intended for presentation in local and international conferences to be approved by the University Research Committee for funding.
Research Proposal Review and Evaluation
The following procedures shall be followed in evaluating submitted research proposals to the CfRD:
- Registration of Proposals. The proposals should contain all the information/components indicated in the RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM, and then it should be submitted to the CfRD for evaluation by the Research Committee, who are members of the University Research Board (URB) and/or the Research Ethics Board (REB).
- Eligibility Check and Review. The CfRD shall conduct an eligibility check and/or initial review on all proposals. The proposals should meet the eligibility criteria before the technical evaluation. If the proposal submitted is found not eligible during the initial review, it shall be returned to the proponent(s). If the proposal does not conform to the format but is meritorious, it shall be likewise returned to the proponent for appropriate revision.
- Management Decision. After the submission of the proposal, it shall be presented to the management for approval and possible funding. If approved, a Memorandum of Agreement shall be signed with the proponent/s for implementation.
- Budget Plan. A budget plan is part of the information that must be prepared for the proposed activity. This includes a detailed breakdown of the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) as well as personal services, if required.
Research Proposal Outline
A proposal submitted for consideration should be in a Microsoft Word document, approximately 5 pages (including references, tables, and figures), size 8.5 x 11, Cambria font face, 12 pt font, single-spaced, with the accomplished Research Proposal Form.
Parts of the Proposal:
- Abstract — Contributors should enclose an abstract of not more than 250 words with 3-5 keywords;
- Introduction — includes statement of purpose/objectives and background or justifications of the study;
- Methodology — involves procedures or techniques to be followed to provide answers to the research questions raised in the proposal. A research project plan may be described here;
- Instruments of the study or questionnaires;
- Budget indicating your projected research expenses subject to the liquidation process;
- Gantt chart showing your work plan and anticipated dates of accomplishment; and
- APA Style (7th Edition) must be followed as the standard format.
