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Introduction
CNU as a Research University
The Cebu Normal University (CNU) was established in 1902 as provincial normal
school, a branch of the Philippine Normal School. It became an independent institution in
1924, a chartered college in 1976, and a university in 1998. It is one of the oldest
institutions in Cebu.
On June 27, 1998, Republic Act 8688 converted Cebu State College into a state
university to be known as Cebu Normal University. With its autonomous status, the
university provides for higher professional and special instruction for special purposes
and promotes research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive
leadership in education and other fields in the arts, sciences and nursing.
As a state university, CNU’s vision is to become a leading multidisciplinary

research university in education committed to build a strong nation through its mission to
develop high performing professional educators who generate new knowledge and help
build progressive and pluralistic communities. The CNU mission comprises three
mutually reinforcing thrusts: transformative education that nurtures thinking individuals
who are valued members and leaders of society; high impact researches that push the
boundaries of knowledge in education and contribute to improving communities; and
strong partnerships that collectively and creatively address the development gaps of
communities.
The Cebu Normal University as a leading university in the Philippines pursues

research activities for the advancement of life. The university, in the preparation of its
development plans, programs and projects, makes use of new knowledge that
researches generate. Its ultimate goal is to develop a strong research culture in the
university for the enhancement of the quality of life of people across Asia and the Pacific.
The University Research Goals and Objectives
As a state university, CNU has as one of its major functions to promote and
develop researches for knowledge generation and the improvement of life. The
university research activities aims to attain the following goals: creating a
transdisciplinary dialogue between the academia and experts from outside in achieving
the university’s development goals and promoting collaborations in research; advancing
the frontiers of knowledge through the generation and dissemination of research results;
and, building a culture of excellence in research in collaboration with institutions and
organizations across Asia and the Pacific.
These goals will be attained through the identification of research priorities in line
with the university’s research program/s and the regional/national development thrusts;
the generation of publishable research outputs that are responsive to the national
millennium goals and promote development and production; the promotion of research
linkages with private-public, foreign and domestic agencies or organizations as media of
research collaboration, dissemination and utilization.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
The research operations of the university utilize terms which need to be defined
for uniformity of interpretation.
Academic freedom - A professional autonomy of faculty members and staff to pursue

knowledge in investigating relevant phenomena which include scientific
queries which revolve around the research thrust provided by the university.
Awards – Merit afforded to the researcher/s whose output/study has an exemplary

contribution to the society. This may be obtained in different forms such as
publication awards and paper/poster presentation incentive awards.
Best Research Award – It is an incentive in the form of cash/honorific awards for

exemplary researches that have a significant contribution to the institution
and to the educational system in general.
Publication Award – It is an incentive granted to researcher/s whose output is

published in a refereed journal.
Commissioned Research – It refers to research topics specifically recommended by

the university president which faculty or staff researchers undertake either
from the proposal development or data-gathering phase until the completion
of the project. This project will also be funded by the university.
Externally-Funded Research – It refers to research projects funded by agencies other

than the university.
Institutionally-funded research –It refers to a research project developed out of the
research priorities of the university and funded by the university.
Project personnel – Any university faculty member and staff researcher undertaking a
research project. One serves as a leader; the rest are members.
Research Agenda – These are major goals which help and orient researcher/s toward
a production of a well-defined research project/s. These are basic guides in
formulating research thrusts and priorities among the colleges whose areas
are drawn from education, poverty alleviation and health promotion,
environmental sustainability and global partnership and development which
will collectively address concern for human beings.
Research Dissemination and Utilization – This phrase refers to the presentation of

research output/s in local, national or international fora which may be
attended by the faculty members, students and invited guests who may have
interest in the research outputs. Likewise, research outputs may be published
in the CNU Journal of Higher Education and other accredited academic
journals.
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Research Ethics – It is the application of moral rules and professional codes of conduct
in the collection, analysis, and publication of research.
Research Incentives – It is a special privilege granted to faculty/personnel who

undertake research which comes in the form of honoraria or equivalent
research loads.
Honorarium - It is a form of remuneration for gratuitous services beyond the

minimum/regular workload of an individual whose broad, superior
knowledge, expertise or professional standing in a specific field
contributes significantly to scientific and technological research and
development.
Research Load – It refers to the faculty teaching equivalent per research project
based on the faculty researcher’s role in the conduct of the project per
computation. It is otherwise known as release time commensurate to the
scope of the research project which is initially approved by the URC.
Research Project – It is a specialized study which gives interest to the researcher/s

which can contribute to the development of the global enterprise.
Research Unit – It refers to the academic departments or colleges in the university such
as the College of Nursing, College of Teacher Education, College of Arts and
Sciences and the Non-Teaching Personnel. This unit is under the supervision
of the College Research Coordinator.
ACRONYMS
BOR Board of Regents

CAS College of Arts and Sciences
CN College of Nursing
CNU-JHE Cebu Normal University Journal of Higher Education
CNUIRB Cebu Normal University Institutional Review Board
CRC College Research Coordinator
CRD Center for Research and Development
CTE College of Teacher Education
MDG Millennium Development Goals
MTDG Medium Term Development Goals
NHERA National Higher Education Research Agenda
SDTR Schedule of Deliverables and Tranche Releases
URC University Research Council

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THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
AND ORGANIZATION
CNU has as its governing body the Board of Regents (BOR). The administration
of the university and the exercise of its corporate power reside exclusively in the Board
of Regents and the University President insofar as they are authorized by the Board.
The Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs supervises the academic,
research and extension activities of the university with their respective heads of offices.
However, research activities can be placed under the supervision of the Vice-President
for Research if and when such a position has been created.
The University Research Council (URC)
By virtue of R.A. 8688 known as the CNU Charter, the research activities of the
university are governed by its Research Council, currently known as the University
Research Council or URC (CNU University Code of 2001).
The University Research Council (URC) shall form plans, policies, guidelines,
rules, and regulations governing research activities subject to the approval of the Board
of Regents (BOR Resolution 99, series of 2009). The URC operates at the university
level as a policy-making body and advisory to the University President. Its duties are:
1. It determines or recommends whenever appropriate policies, standards and rules

relating to planning, implementation and evaluation of research programs;
2. It periodically revisits research thrusts or directions;
3. It reviews and recommends policies concerning research personnel;
4. It approves research projects and prioritizes implementation as necessary;
5. It serves as a forum for discussion and deliberation on matters pertaining to
issues on research.
The composition of the URC by virtue of the administrative functions of the

person concerned is as follows:
1. The University President as Chairperson

2. Vice-President for the Academic Affairs as Co-Chairperson
3. Director, Research and Development as Vice-Chairperson
4. Deans of the colleges
5. Research Unit Coordinators (RUC) as members.
However, upon approval of the BOR of the proposed revision of the

organizational structure, the Co-chairperson of the URC will be replaced by the Vice-
President for Research.

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Specially-Formed Committees
The CNU-Journal of Higher Education (CNU-JHE) Editorial Board
The official research publication of the university is the CNU- Journal of Higher
Education (CNU-JHE). The CNU -JHE Editorial Board consists of one Editor-in-Chief,
two Associate Editors and a Managing Editor. The Editor-in- Chief and Associate Editors
are designated based on their qualifications and their national and international
publication track record for the last 5 years and other qualifications stated in the CMO
13, s. 2009 or the Journal Accreditation System (JAS) and the managing editor is the
Director for Research and Development or the Vice-President for Research as the case
may be.
The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB)
The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB) is designated to approve,

monitor, and review biomedical and behavioral researches involving humans with the
aim of protecting the rights and welfare of the research subjects. This committee serves
as the watchdog of the university which performs critical oversight functions for research
conducted on human subjects that are scientific, ethical, and regulatory.
Composition
1. The CNUIRB is composed of five members to be designated by the university

president; they will be composed of the chair, the secretary and three (3)
members.
2. The members must have enough experience, expertise, and diversity to make an
informed decision on whether the research is ethical, informed consent is
sufficient, and appropriate safeguards have been put in place.
3. If the CNUIRB works with studies that include vulnerable populations, the
CNUIRB should have members who are familiar with these groups. It is common
for a CNUIRB to include an advocate for prisoners when considering research
that involves them.
4. The CNUIRB should include both men and women, as long as they aren't chosen
specifically for their gender.
5. Not all of the members of the CNUIRB must be of the same profession to
ensure that research protocols are reviewed from different perspectives.
6. The CNUIRB must include at least one person who is not affiliated with the
institution.
7. IRB members may not vote on their own projects.
8. The IRB may include consultants in their discussions to meet requirements for
expertise or diversity, but only actual IRB members may vote.
9. In order to vote on a proposal, more than half of the members of the board must
be present. There are exceptions for expedited review, where only the chair of
the committee or a designee reviews research.

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Functions of the CNUIRB
 Require all faculty members and graduate students who will conduct research
that involves human participants to submit a complete description of the
proposed research using the CNUIRB Protocol Submission Overview.
 Review all researches submitted by faculty members and graduate students that
involve human participants to assure, both in advance and by periodic review,
that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans
participating as subjects in a research study.
 Assess the ethics of the research and its methods, to promote fully informed and
voluntary participation by prospective subjects who are themselves capable of
making such choices (or, if that is not possible, informed permission given by a
suitable proxy) and to maximize the safety of subjects once they are enrolled in
the project.
 Approve or disapprove the implementation of the research project or withhold
approval of the implementation of the study pending modifications or changes to
protocol or the consent procedures.
Other Committees
As it deems necessary, the URC may form other standing committees to study
important issues not covered by existing committees.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/ Center for

Research and Development (CRD)
The Office of the Director for Research and Development is currently known as
the Center for Research and Development (CRD). This Office or center is mandated as
the CNU’s in-charge for research programs. This is currently directly supervised by the
Vice President for Academic Affairs and is headed by a director. The center serves as a
coordinating office for all research activities in the university including those that are co-
sponsored by other agencies. The CRD initiates the implementation of the university
research thrust and agenda to which the colleges anchor their own. The CRD, in the
event of the creation of an Office of the Vice-President for Research, shall be supervised
by the Vice-President for Research and shall be directly under the governance of the
University President. The CRD also serves as a databank for research, instruction and
extension for the university, as well as for other government and non-government
agencies.

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Center for Research
and Development (CRD)
CTE CAS CAS CN

Research Arts Science Research
Unit Research Unit Research Unit Unit
Figure 1. Center for Research and Development (CRD)
The Center for Research and Development is tasked to do the following as

stipulated in the University Code of 2001:
1. To establish research priority areas on the micro level in

consonance with regional/national development thrusts, balanced
with the research needs of the university;
2. To work with the University Research Council (URC), faculty and
staff on the evaluation of research proposals and recommend those
that qualify for funding by the institution or by external agencies;
3. To establish linkages with other public and private, domestic and
foreign agencies and organizations;
4. To establish a data bank;
5. To develop policies for appropriate research incentives
6. To monitor and evaluate the progress of researches
7. To explore possibilities for international research presentations,
funding and collaboration; and
8. To assume other functions related to research
The CRD is assisted by the Research Educations Specialists who take charge of
the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of research projects of the university.
The CRD shall adopt an inter-unit, inter-disciplinary, multifunctional and inter-

agency strategy in understanding and implementing research activities. Research
projects/proposals shall be in accordance with the established criteria and priorities set
by the URC to be approved by the Administrative Council and confirmed by the BOR.

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Education Research Specialist
The education research Specialists are expected to conduct researches

specifically on science and technology, provide technical assistance on research for
faculty and student mentoring, monitor research project proposals and implementation,
prepare the statistical bulletin of the university and do other related work assigned by the
Director of the CRD ( or the Vice-President for Research upon approval of the new
university organizational structure).
College Research Units and College Research Coordinators (CRC)
Each college is considered a research unit and is headed by a College Research

Coordinator. Each unit is considered a research center and shall decide on its research
thrusts and projects in coordination with the URC. Hence, a name can be given to each
college research unit in line with its thrust.
The CRD oversees the three existing college research units from the College of
Teacher Education (CTE), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of
Nursing (CN) and the other units that shall be created as the need arises subject to the
approval of the Board of Regents.
Each college research unit is directly supervised by the College Research

Coordinator (CRC) who must be competent in carrying out responsibilities pertaining to
the research goals and objectives of each unit. The CRC is appointed by the University
President, upon recommendation of both the College Dean and the Director of the
Center for Research and Development or its equivalent.
The CRC shall be designated based on relevant criteria: a) has served the
university as a permanent faculty member for at least one (1) year; b) must have
completed at least one (1) research project (excluding thesis and dissertations) in his/her
field of specialization in the last two (2) years, either as sole researcher or as a co-
researcher; and c) must have published at least one research in a peer-reviewed
research journal, either as sole author or co-author, in the last three (3) years. In cases
where no faculty member in the College would qualify for this criterion, the Dean of the
Unit and the Director of the CRD should unanimously recommend any faculty member
who could best perform the responsibilities of the RUC. It is only when NO ONE from the
faculty of the respective college/unit has published a study in a peer-reviewed research
journal that this criterion could be waived.
The College Research Coordinator (CRC) has a faculty teaching equivalent of a

six (6) -unit teaching load (University Code of 2001).
The CRC’s are designated with the following tasks:
1. Serve as members of the University Research Council:

1.1. Attend all URC meetings;

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1.2. Participate in the evaluation and approval of research proposals submitted
for internal funding, or recommends research proposals to external funding
agency/ies:
1.2.1. based on recommendations and comments of external referees who
are experts in the field in relation to the research proposals submitted;
and
1.2.2. based on the recommendations of the line item budget and study
duration as per evaluation by the CRD staff;
1.3. Participate in the deliberation, selection and approval of research projects for
existing incentives and awards as recognition of excellent performance
relating to research projects and publications, in accordance with existing
university policies;
1.4. Participate in the discussion, deliberation, creation and recommendation of
research resolutions and policies, which will be submitted for approval by the
Board of Regents;
1.5. Participate in the discussion, deliberation and decision on issues raised by
constituents from the academic units.
2. Facilitate research projects of the college:
2.1. Conduct initial evaluation of research proposals based on the following
items:
2.1.1. The topic of the proposed research must be in line with the current
thrust of the college;
2.1.2. The proposal must contain all the sections/parts required for
funding evaluation as prescribed by the CRD;
2.1.3. The proposal should follow the standard in-text citation and
bibliographic format;
2.1.4. The line item budget must be reasonable, relative to the activities
proposed; and
2.1.5. The study duration must be reasonable, based on the rubric
adopted by the university.
2.2. Initiate college or unit proposal hearings, in consultation with the dean and
the Research Director; secure support from the CRD staff-in-charge in
relation to the preparation and conduct of the college proposal hearing;
2.3. Recommend research proposals to the CRD for external evaluation, and
coordinate in the revision of the research proposal when necessary;
2.4. Facilitate the preparation and signing of MOA of the research projects
approved by the University Research Council;
2.5. Provide updates to constituents on the status of the research proposals
submitted;
2.6. Follow up and monitor on-going research projects:
2.6.1. Project implementation of the activities must be time-based on
the GANTT chart approved by the URC; and
2.6.2. Required progress report of the projects must be submitted to the
CRD based on the reflected schedule of submission as approved
by the URC; and
2.7. Follow up the submission of terminal reports and other requirements with
regard to of the completed research projects.
3. Participates in the preparation and implementation of all CRD activities to include,
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activities, with the college or unit (especially with the dean and all faculty
members);
4. Maintain records relating to research activities and research projects of the college
which he/she is coordinating; and
5. Submit a quarterly report to the CRD through the director including necessary
attachments such as documents, transmittals, pictures, etc.

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STRATEGIC RESEARCH DIRECTIONS OF THE
UNIVERSITY
The university’s researches are built on the principles of knowledge generation,

sharing and utilization towards sustainable development and responding to the
internationalization and globalization challenges as befits an institution of higher
learning. Policies emanating from these directions should focus on striving towards
excellence in basic and applied researches, while encouraging interdisciplinary and
collaborative orientation.
To concretize the research directions of the university, the University Research

Council has developed strategic approaches:
1. Develop research areas and themes based on the Millennium Development

Goals, National Higher Education Research Agenda, and the Central Visayas
Regional Development Research Agenda as foundations for knowledge
generation;
2. Provide venues for knowledge sharing and transfer, both local and
international;
3. Establish a mentoring system to mold and guide budding and promising

researchers and scholars; and
4. Encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research endeavors.
The different colleges could adopt any of the following strategic research areas:
1. Pedagogy and Educational Technology

2. Theoretical Development
3. Policy and Governance
4. Health and Nursing Sciences
5. Environmental Studies
6. Computational Sciences and Cutting-Edge Technology
The Research Agenda Formulation
The university formulates its agenda in a highly participatory process which

involves internal stakeholders (administrators, faculty, students) and external
stakeholders (involving relevant agencies like CHEd, DOST, DepED, DOST and others;
alumni, parents and other NGO and GO partners in the local, regional or national levels).
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDG) provided the basic guide in
formulating the university agenda. The National Higher Education Research Agenda, the
Central Visayas Regional Development Agenda and the university vision and mission
were also utilized in determining specific research thrusts and priorities. Four major
areas were drawn from these sources, namely: education, poverty alleviation and health

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promotion, environmental sustainability and global partnership and development, which
will collectively address concern for human beings; hence, the university agenda on
Human Development Studies.
The university research agenda is created, reviewed and/ or revised every 5

years through the involvement of internal and external stakeholders. The research
agenda formulated with the stakeholders shall further be deliberated by the University
Research Council for recommendation to the Academic Council which in turn will
recommend its approval to the Board of Regents. The university research agenda
considered the Eight Millennium Development Goals of the Philippines, namely:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

2. Achieve universal primary education.
3. Promote gender equality and empower women.
4. Reduce child mortality.
5. Improve maternal health.
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
7. Ensure environmental sustainability.
8. Develop a global partnership for development.
Along with the MDG, NHERA (National Higher Education Research Agenda) 2
were also integrated with the identified research priority areas which:
1. Program/curricular studies on higher education

2. Policy-oriented studies
3. Research on quality and standards in the context of
a. International ranking and global benchmarking
b. Quality assurance system
c. Equivalency
d. Redefining classifications of HEIs
4. Technology and education
5. Model building studies
6. Institutional development studies
7. Manpower demand and supply studies
8. Graduate tracer studies
The following are the priority themes for the multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral
research of NHERA 2
1. Food safety and security

2. Enhancing indigenous, renewable energy sources in the domestic energy
mix
3. Development of vaccines and diagnostic kits using indigenous materials
4. Disaster risk management
5. Pollution control
6. Climate change specifically on the issue of global warming
7. Future ASEAN
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The guiding principles of NHERA in research prioritization are the following:
1. Researches that are multidisciplinary are preferred over those

involving a single discipline
2. Policy-oriented researches are preferred over those with little or no
policy implications
3. A research should involve the participation of as many stakeholders,
preferably a network rather than standing-alone.
4. Basic and applied research shall be given importance
5. Researches shall dovetail and complement other R and D initiatives
with other agencies.
The Central Visayas Regional Development Research Agenda also served as

basis for the university research agenda:
1. Population and Environment

a. Physical framework for planning and disaster risk management
b. Population concerns
c. Climate change
d. Greening the consumption and production sector
2. Social Sector
a. Poverty reduction programs
b. Social impact of growth and development
c. Education and manpower development
d. Health and nutrition
3. Economic Sector
a. Local economic development
b. Services sector
b.1. ICT
b.2. Tourism
b.3. Trade and Investment
b.4. Industry Sector
b.5. Agriculture Sector
4. Development Administration
a. Government efficiency and E-Governance
b. Communication and advocacy
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TYPES OF RESEARCH IN THE UNIVERSITY
Research is a scientific inquiry or investigation of the various phenomena
confronting human and community development aimed at theory testing, generation of
new knowledge, or application of new discoveries. The types of researches in the
university are defined by its various academic disciplines which range from education,
social sciences, behavioral sciences, sciences, mathematics and health. The following
are the types of researches in the university classified according to nature, scope and
fund sources.
CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH
According to Nature
Pure Research or Basic Research. Refers to a type of research undertaken to

acquire new knowledge without any particular or specific application or
use in view.
Applied Research. Refers to investigations done to acquire new knowledge

primarily directed towards application or use.
According to Scope of Activity
Research Program. Refers to a group of interrelated or complementing

projects usually requiring an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary
approach to meet specific goal(s) within a specific time frame. Usually
consists of at least two projects.
Research Project. Refers to a component of a program to meet the objectives

to be accomplished within a specified time frame. It consists of only
one study.
According to Funding Source
Institutionally-Funded Research. Refers to a research project developed out

of the research priorities of the university and funded by the university.
Commissioned external research refers to a research project designed and

implemented by external researcher/s based on the prioritized research
agenda established by the university. A Commissioned external research
grant is launched by the university to support priority research that is
innovative and catalytic, and that provides information that could be used
for management purposes. It also seeks to strengthen applied and
multidisciplinary research on education and its related fields for the
purpose of advancing knowledge that is directly relevant to society and
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Externally-Funded Research. Refers to research projects funded by agencies
other than the university.
Professional . Refers to research projects conducted by faculty members and

staff for professional development without commensurate funding from
the university nor an equivalent research load.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY
The university encourages every faculty member and staff member to conduct
research or be involved in research-related activities for which they can avail themselves
of the university research programs and priorities. He or she can avail himself of the
research grants from the university or from external granting agencies.
Institutional Research Grants
Institutional Research Grant. Researches conducted by the faculty and staff that can
make use of institutional grants in research either using the pre-paid or post-paid
scheme.
Research projects under the pre-paid scheme consider two schemes of

payment from the approval of the proposal and the completion of the study up to
the submission of a publishable output; while in the post-paid scheme, the
completed research can be given funding as long as it has been published in
accredited research journals.
Commissioned Research Grant. It is an institutionally funded research project which

covers research projects specifically commissioned or recommended by the
university in which faculty, staff or persons outside the university may undertake.
Research Paper Presentation Grants. Faculty and staff with completed researches are
given funding assistance for travel and attendance in scientific paper
conferences as paper or poster presenter.
Externally-Funded Research
The university has been a recipient of research fund grants from the Commission
on Higher Education, Department of Education and other external agencies. It has
government and non-government partners for research and research-related activities.
Professional Researches
Faculty members and staff can conduct researches for professional development
without commensurate funding from the university nor an equivalent research load. The
submission of a completed research requires an internal refereeing of the project before
the Director of Research (or his a person with an equivalent position) can issue a
Certificate of Completion.

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PROCESSING OF RESEARCH PROJECT
PROPOSALS AND RESEARCH GRANTS
The Center for Research and Development (CRD) facilitates the processing for
approval and funding for proposals for research and research grants submitted. These
processes are illustrated in this section.
Call for Proposals
The research programs and priorities of the university and the external funding
agencies provide the bases in developing the research proposals. Researchers prepare
proposals along these mandates and submit proposals to the appropriate offices. The
Call for proposals will be posted at least two months before June and December of each
year.
Research Proposals for Institutional Research Grants
A call for application and approval of proposals is done twice a year by the CRD.
The deadline for Research Proposal submission is May 15 and November 15 each year;
the review of proposals is done every June and December and the initial implementation
of the research is immediately after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The release of
funds is done based on the approved Schedule of Deliverables and Tranche Releases
(SDTR- Appendix E). The proposals submitted follow the prescribed format and other
attachments (Appendix A-1)
Institutional Research Grants Under the Pre-paid Scheme
1. The CRD issues a call for proposals annually based on the university research
agenda.
2. Individual or group research proponents prepare a copy of the research proposal

based on the approved format (Appendix A) and submit it to the College Research
Coordinator (CRC) for the initial review.
3. The CRC, in coordination with the CRD, facilitates/organizes a proposal review with at
least two (2) external evaluators. The proposals shall be evaluated based on (a) quality
assessment of the content (Appendix D) , (b) fund allocation (Appendix B) and
man-hours requirement for the research project (Appendix C). The selection of the
external evaluators is based on content expertise, technical research expertise and
publication experience.
4. After the proposal review, this will be returned to the proponent/s for revision and
development of a full-blown proposal.
The flow of the procedure is presented in a schema in the Institutional Research

Grant Under the Pre-paid Scheme:

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 Call for Research Proposals
Research Proponent/s
 Submits proposal to the CRC
CRC and CRD

 Research Proposal Review by
2 external evaluators
CRC and CRD

 Collate evaluation results and
recommendations from
evaluators
 Return proposal to
proponents
Research Proponents
 Comply with the
recommendations for revision
from the evaluators
 Submit revised full-blown
proposal to CRD through CRC
URC
 Approves the research
proposal
CRD
 Informs the proponents
 Prepares and finalizes MOA
 Issues Notice to Proceed
Finance Office
 Releases funding in tranches
Figure 1. Flow of Proposal Review Under the Pre-paid Scheme

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5. The full-blown revised proposal is re-submitted to the CRD.
6. The University Research Council (URC) will convene to deliberate on the research
proposals based on the evaluation of the external referees and decide whether the
research proposal merits funding. . The URC will evaluate the funding appropriate for
each approved research proposal based on the criteria for budgeting as approved by the
BOR (Res. No. 99, S. 2009).
9. The CRD informs the proponents whether the proposed project has been approved or
not.
10. The CRD processes the Memorandum of Agreement for approved research projects
with the corresponding attachments.
11. The finance office will prepare and release the appropriate research funding.
Institutional Research Grants Under the Postpaid Scheme
This Institutional Research Grant utilizes a post payment scheme which is

applicable to those completed researches that have not received funds either from the
university or from external agencies. The payment will amount to Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50, 000.) These completed research projects have helped the university in attaining its
vision of becoming a mutidisciplinary research university education.
In order to maintain the quality monitoring of these completed projects, the

following criteria are set to determine which projects shall qualify for this scheme:
 The research project has not received funds from the university or other external
agencies;
 The completed projects have been accepted for publication or have been
published in a refereed, accredited or ISI/ Thomson-Reuters Indexed research
journal. Theses and dissertations are not included.
The URC reviews the submitted original copy of the published research and
approves the granting of funds after the submission of complete documentary evidence
is satisfied.
The flow of the procedure is presented in a schema in the Institutional Research

Grant Under the Post-payment Scheme:

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RESEARCHER/S
 Submits original copy of
the journal where the
article is published to the
CRD
CRD
 Submits documents for
URC review
URC
 Reviews the documents
 Approves or disapproves
the grant
CRD
 Informs the author/s of
the results
 If approved, prepares the
required documents
(payroll) for the release
of funds
Figure 2. Flow of Completed Research Review Under the Post Payment Scheme
Institutional Research Grants Under Commissioned Researches
The University Research Council (URC) shall create a technical working group
(TWG) duly approved by the University President which shall be composed of faculty
experts in identified areas in which researches should be enhanced. The TWG shall
formulate the priority research agenda and the description of the research project to be
commissioned with specific research topics per agendum and the corresponding budget
per proposed research project as bases for the commissioned research grants. These
shall be submitted to the Board of Regents for approval.
Research Project Proposal
a) Scope of Work
The research proposal should focus on the research problem applied for in the
commissioned research.
b) EligibilityThe principal investigators and members of the teams should meet

the following criteria:
a. Demonstrable credibility and capacity to conduct research on the
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b. Educational background: The principal investigator should have
attained an education level of at least masters degree and has
established a track record in research on the field where the
commissioned research belongs for the last three years.
c. The research team should include a faculty member from the Cebu
Normal University in the college under which the commissioned project
is classified.
Duration and Funding
The maximum duration for activities supported under the commissioned research
grant program is one (1) year. The total funds request should not exceed Php
200,000.00. However, proposals with less than the maximum amount are encouraged.
The URC with the TWG, shall determine the acceptability of the duration and funding per
commissioned research project.
Funding per project shall be released based on three tranches: first tranche: 50%
of the approved budgetary contract (ABC); second tranche: 25% of the ABC and third
tranche: 25% of the ABC. The tranche releases shall be accompanied with scheduled
deliverables prior to each tranche release.
Internal and External Review of Submitted Proposals
An internal review of the submitted proposals shall be done by the TWG with the
following criteria to be considered: a) track record or competence of the proponents; b)
technical quality; c) dissemination and utilization of results. This shall provide shortlisting
of submitted proposals.
The URC Director/ VP for Research will send shortlisted proposals for
commissioned research to at least one external expert in the field for his assessment.
The external expert will review the proposals using the same criteria. In addition,
external reviewers will be asked to make a judgment as to whether the proposal is
acceptable or unacceptable. Double-blind review shall be utilized.
Call for Proposals and Awarding of Commissioned Projects
The description of the Commissioned Research Project will be posted by the

URC for 15 days in the university website and the latter shall send invitations to
universities and agencies within and outside the region which are who is believed to
have the human resources for the research projects to be commissioned. Competitive
alternative bidding shall determine who shall be awarded the project subject to the
provisions of R.A. 9184 (Limited Source Bidding Competitive; RA 9184, Sec. 49).
The successful commissioned proposals will also be posted, along with the
assessments of the TWG and the anonymous external reviewers.
The flow of the procedure is presented in a schema for Institutional Research

Grants Under the Commissioned Research Projects:

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Board of Regents
 Approves proposed
commissioned research
projects
Bids and Awards Committee

 Calls for proposals for
commissioned research
projects
URC
 Recommends TWG for
the review of proposals
PROPONENTS
 Submit proposal to BAC
TWG with BAC

 Reviews the submitted
proposals
 Submits proposals for
external review (double-
blind)
BAC
 Awards contract to
winning bidder
 Issues Notice to Proceed
Figure 3. Flow of Research Project Proposal Under Commissioned Research
APPLICATION FOR EXTERNALLY- FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS
The university encourages the submission of research proposals for external

funding agencies. However, initial review of proposals is done on the university level
before it is submitted to appropriate agencies. The focus of the research proposal
follows the thrusts and priorities in research of the funding agency. The proposal format
shall follow the prescribed format by the funding agencies. A standard management cost
of 10% is required per externally funded project. The flow of the processing of proposals
for external funding is presented.

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PROPONENT/S
 Submits full-blown
proposal to CRD
CRD
 Technical review of
proposals will be done by
the Research Education
Specialist
 Review of proposal will
be on the relevance of
the topic and the format
used
 Returns proposal with
recommendations for
revision
PROPONENT/S
 Complies with the
recommendation
 Submits revised proposal
CRD
 Reviews revised proposal
 Prepares letter of
endorsement to the
President
OFFICE OF the PRESIDENT

(OP)
 Prepares final
endorsement
 Returns proposal to CRD
CRD
 Submits proposal to
funding agencies
Figure 4. Flow of Proposal Review for External Funding
APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS (Non-funded

Research Projects)
As a higher education institution, CNU encourages the faculty to conduct

researches for professional development. Any member of the faculty may conduct a
research project without asking for financial assistance from the university or any funding
institution. If and when he or she decides to publish or present his or her research
output, the full-blown paper shall be submitted to the URC for internal and external

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review prior to publication. The research projects conducted under this form require
recognition from the university as these projects can contribute to professional
development and the mandate of the university.
The procedure for recognition of these projects is presented below.
PROPONENT/S
 Submits letter of intent to
conduct research
 Submits capsule proposal
to the CRD
CRD
 Reviews the proposal
 Prepares the letter of
acknowledgment for the
intent to conduct a study
 Provides notice to
proceed to the
proponent/s
Figure 5. Flow of Proposal Review for Professional Research Projects
Term Insurance
Each researcher team shall be entitled to a minimum term insurance coverage of

P50, 000 chargeable against the project fund for both institutional and externally funded
projects. The insurance is a requirement prior to actual field data gathering.
RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION GRANT
A university protocol for a research paper presentation grant applies to research

papers to be presented either in oral or poster form in conferences in or outside the
university which require financial assistance for travel, conference registration and/or
approved official time. This further applies to either funded or non-funded research
projects as long as other conditions are requested.
General Guidelines
a. All research papers to be presented (either in oral or poster forms of presentation)

outside the university have to go through the process of internal peer reviewing
and/or external expert review prior to their submission to conference organizers.
Internal peer reviewers are the CRD Education Research Specialists and the CRD
Director , provided they have expertise in the field of study and have published
papers in international and national refereed journals or recommended faculty
members who have the same research qualifications. External experts reviewers
will be invited among reviewers from other universities or agencies who are expert
in the field of the research study to be evaluated and have published papers in
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international and national refereed journals within the last five years.
b. For institutionally-funded, externally-funded and /or commissioned research

projects, permission from funding agencies must be acquired before these can be
submitted for presentation in conferences. For institutionally-funded researches,
the president’s approval for presentation is enough evidence for permission to
present the paper.
c. For personally-initiated research projects which do not require funding assistance

from the university, faculty proponent/s is/are requested to inform the CRD through
a written notice of the planned study prior to its implementation, or at least submit a
copy of the publishable paper to the CRD after the conduct of the study. Through
this, the CRD can submit the publishable paper for internal peer review and/or
external expert review to prepare the paper for submission for presentation or
publication. After the review, the author/s is required to comply with the
recommendations for improvement before the CRD can recommend the paper for
presentation.
d. For a research project which was not funded by the university and has not been
reviewed either by peer or external experts but was accepted for presentation by
respected conference organizers, the author who will present the paper may be
granted approved official time. Other authors of the project may be given the same
privilege subject to the discretion of the President. However, if the author wishes for
full financial assistance during his/her attendance in the conference (travel
expenses, registration, per diem), the paper has to be internally peer-reviewed
and/or externally reviewed by experts and compliance with the recommendations
for improvement of the paper must be done before approval can be granted.
e. Financial assistance during the attendance in conferences for paper presentation

may include travel expenses, per diem and/or official time subject to the approval of
the president and the availability of funds. Official business or official time can be
granted only to the author who will present the paper; however, non-presenting
author/s may be granted the same privileges subject to the approval of the
president.
Specific Guidelines in Requesting for Recommendation and Approval of

Funding Assistance and /or Approval of Official Time
a. The faculty members requesting for endorsement of his/her research paper for
oral/poster presentation(s) submits/s a letter of request addressed to the
President, with the recommendation for approval from the Dean, Director for
CRD and VP for Academic Affairs.
The Dean will signify that the faculty member has been allowed to make special
arrangements regarding instruction and is being recommended to attend the
conference; while the Director for CRD will signify that the full paper to be
presented (either oral or poster) had been reviewed.
b. The requesting faculty member has to attach the following documents:

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b.1. Acceptance Notice from the Conference Organizer(s) where the research
paper(s) will be presented (oral or poster);
b.2. for oral presentation, a copy of the full paper in standard publishable format;
for poster presentation, lay-out of the textual content to be reflected in the poster;
b.3. printed conference brochure, including URL address

(Note: Incomplete application will not be processed by the CRD)
c. If and when the research paper for presentation has already been externally
reviewed through the CRD, there is no need for re-evaluation or re-submission of
the paper for external refereeing for research papers submitted and accepted for
presentation which have already been peer reviewed as part of the conference
mechanism, peer or expert review will not anymore be done as long as the
author/s submit/s the referees’ or reviewers’ comments as evidence of the review
mechanism.
d. The final endorsement of the application for oral/poster presentation will be done
by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs upon recommendation by the Dean
and Director for CRD.
e. The University President has the final authority to approve or disapprove the
applications.
Hiring of Project Personnel
The following hierarchical levels, duties and responsibilities shall serve as guides
in determining the personnel to be designated in the project:
A Project Manager/Project Director or equivalent who plans, directs and

coordinates the activities of a special project and the efficient allocation and utilization of
a project’s physical, financial, manpower and technological resources to ensure that the
project’s objectives and targets are accomplished.
A Research Team Leader heads a group of Technical Staff who is assigned is to

a project component. He may devise his own plans, methods of approach, guidelines
and procedures consistent with the overall project objectives.
The Team Member/Technical Staff member performs the simple phases of a

project which are subject to technical review and is answerable for the correctness,
technical adequacy and reliability of deliverables.
The Administrative Staff renders a administrative and support services to a

project, including but not limited to personnel, financial, records and supply management
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Authorship of Research Projects
Research projects can either be of single authorship or co-authorship. In

research projects with more than one author, a maximum of three (3) authors is allowed.
If and when an author has already been designated as Project Leader or Team Leader,
he/she can be a co-author in other studies but he/she should not be the Project Leader
or Team Leader in other studies granted within the same year. One author can only be a
project team leader once and member of at least two (2) research projects at the same
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RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING
AND EVALUATION
A research project proposal which met the criteria for funding either by the
university or other funding agencies shall be given approval for its implementation. In
the conduct of the study, the CRD is the office that takes charge of the monitoring and
facilitates the evaluation of research results.
Approval of Research Funding by

the URC
Execution of MOA between CNU

and researchers for institutional
projects;
Between CNU and funding
agency for externally funded
projects
Issuance of Notice to Proceed

from CRD
Processing and releasing of first

fund tranche
Implementation of the Project
Periodic / Audit Monitoring by

CRD
Submission of Terminal Report

Evaluation of Results
Endorsement of Results to
Funding Agencies
Release of Last Tranche
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Conducting the Project
Upon approval of the proposal, the researcher and the funding agency shall enter
in to a MOA / MOU for the project. A Notice to Proceed is issued and the researcher(s)
implement(s) and complete(s) the research project within the approved time. The
release of funds per tranche is observed.
Procedures for the Purchase of Supplies and Equipment
All office supplies and materials for projects shall be purchased or withdrawn
from the Supply Office in accordance with the approved requisition and issue voucher
(RIV).
Purchases made outside for a single item amounting to P1,000 or more requires
the following:
1. Three instances of canvassing of the supply/material from different sources;

2. Property inspection report from the supply officer;
3. Original copy of the dealer’s invoice showing the quantity, description of the
articles, unit and total value; and/or official receipts.
The project leader prepares a requisition form, which contains the desired
specifications of the equipment and the quantity of the item. At least three (3) suppliers
are invited to submit their quotations, which the bidding committee studies. Purchase
negotiations are handled by the Purchasing Section/Supply Office.
The supply officer inspects all purchased equipment. A memorandum receipt

(MR) is preferred to signify the project leader’s responsibility over the equipment
receipted to him. Equipment purchased for the project is considered the property of the
university and must be surrendered by the project leaders upon completion of their
respective projects. The Supply Officer is authorized to retrieve the equipment.
Traveling Expenses
These include expenses incurred in the movement of persons employed in the

government, such as transportation, subsistence, lodging and travel per diems; the
hiring of guides or patrol; airline fares; tips, transfer, etc. of persons while traveling
outside the official station; charter of boats, launches, automobiles, etc.; non-
commutable transportation allowances, road tolls, parking fees, and all other similar
expenses. Not included in this account are supplies used in the operation. Before
starting on an official trip, the official or employee concerned shall prepare a detailed
itinerary of travel to be approved by the University President.
The traveling allowances of government officials and employees shall be

inclusive of per diems, daily allowances, incidental transportation, and other related
expenses while in the field. The allowance rates shall be in accordance with existing
rates and do not require receipts.

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Transportation expenses for travels between cities/municipalities may be
charged separately. A certification of appearance signed by the party being visited must
be submitted along with the liquidation, certificate of travel completed, actual itinerary of
travel, and copy of approved travel order. Unsettled travel funds shall be the
responsibility of the project staff and the project leader. No further travel funds/request
shall be approved and released unless previous ones are settled first.
Cash Advances/Reimbursement
Project leaders are entitled to withdraw cash advances to cover project

expenses. No further cash advances shall be allowed unless the previous cash advance
is fully liquidated.
Other project staff members or project leaders may also use their personal funds
to travel or to purchase needed materials. Such expenses may be reimbursed by
following standard procedures, provided they do not exceed the approved line-item-
budget.
Release of Research Project Funds
The budget allocation per project under the university research grants is pegged
at a maximum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php 200,00.00) and a
minimum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 50,00.00) per BOR Resolution No. 99,
series 2009. The total budget allocation shall be based on the approved budgetary
allocation of the project. For externally-funded research projects, the approved budget
per project will be disbursed in tranches.
Funds shall be released in accordance with the approved line item budget
(LIB) of the project, terms of references (TOR- See Appendix F) and schedule of
deliverables and tranche releases (SDTR), provided there are no outstanding cash
advances and depending on the availability of funds of the implementing unit. The
schedule of tranche releases will be 50%-50% for institutionally-funded research
projects, specifically those falling under the pre-paid scheme. For the post-payment
scheme, payment will be done on a one-time basis. For externally funded researches
fund releases will be based on the SDTR as stipulated in the MOU/MOA.
Expected deliverables reflected in the SDTR and progress reports shall be

required for succeeding releases of funds. Further cash advances shall be allowed only
if the previous cash advance is fully liquidated. Realignment or reprogramming of the
line item budget is allowed as long as it is within the approved amount of the project.
Research Project Monitoring
The CRD shall conduct a project audit any time during the implementation of the
project study to assist the researchers and identify needs and problems. Monitoring of
the project’s progress will be done at least twice during the research period in
coordination with the RUC. Reports on the progress of the on-going research project
shall be submitted within the specified time stipulated in the Schedule of Deliverables
and Tranche Releases (SDTR- See Appendix E).
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Request for Project Duration Extension
Failure to complete the research on the due date may require a researcher to
extend the project duration. In cases where there are such requests, the request will be
deliberated on by the URC and an approval from the University president is required.
The disapproval of such a request obligates the researchers concerned to refund the
entire amount allocated as used for the research project within the same time frame as
the duration of the project through direct re-payment or salary deductions as approved
by the university president.
Request for Changes in Research Project Leadership or Members
The researchers are required to write a letter specifying their concern to the CRD
and the CRD endorses the same to the URC for deliberation. The changes in leadership
and membership in team research are allowed for researches funded by CNU. For
externally-funded researches, the authors have to follow the guidelines of the agency.
Research Project Evaluation
Completed research outputs or terminal reports shall be submitted in two copies

to the CRD following the prescribed format. Researcher/s is/are also required to submit
a publishable abstract of the study for evaluation. Terminal reports or completed outputs
shall be evaluated by the Center for Research and Development.
Completed research projects are reviewed by internal and external reviewers.

Completed studies are to be presented in the University Research Congress for
evaluation and feedback.
All information and reports arising from the research activity shall acknowledge
the contribution of the host institution. Researcher/s is/are given the right to publish their
findings regarding the research provided that they acknowledge the contribution of the
host institution.
Selection of Evaluators
The external evaluators of both the research proposal and the completed
research project are recommended and chosen from the pool of evaluators in research
to the University President for approval. The selection of evaluators considers the
expertise of the evaluator based on the research topic to be evaluated, technical
research expertise and publication experiences.
Review of Research Projects
The review of research projects is done semi-annually for proposals every June
and December of each year and evaluation of completed projects is done upon the
submission of report is completed. The review of proposals will be done either in an in-
house review with two external reviewers or evaluation of proposals by two external
reviewers via on-line or slow mail. Evaluation of completed research projects will be
done by two external reviewers and by presentation of papers in the research congress
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The CRC of every department will coordinate with the CRD for the scheduling of an
in-house review. In case a joint review cannot be done due to difficulty in arranging the
schedules of external evaluators, the proposals or completed projects can be sent to the
respective evaluators and a request for the written report of the evaluation be addressed
to them. The same procedure will be applied to externally-funded research projects.
However, for externally funded projects, as soon as the project has been completed, the
evaluation can be done any time to allow flexibility with regard to the differences in
policies between CNU and the funding agencies.
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RESEARCH INCENTIVES
Research has been recognized as an important drive towards academic

development. In the conduct of research, only few faculty members and staff members
venture in to this field due to its demanding nature. The recognition of the efforts of our
researchers has been given less attention; hence, to improve research productivity and
development, incentives are provided for the researchers.
Research Load Equivalence
If research is of great priority and the work load entails so many man hours,
the researchers may be given an equivalent research load upon recommendation by
the college dean and approval by the university president. Faculty members who
could not avail themselves of research load credits are entitled to honoraria.
The research load equivalency of the researchers shall be based on the

computed man-hour requirement per research task with the following equivalency
formula:
NETU= Number of equivalent teaching units per research man hour

18 hours/unit = standard number of hours per unit of teaching
NMR = number of man-hours needed for research as approved
IFRO = Individual Faculty Research Overload
NF = number of faculty members involved in the research
1) NETU = (NMR x 1.5)/18

2) IFRO = NETU/NF
Ex. Suppose the approved research man-hours of a project is NMR=120 hours

and there are NF=2 faculty members involved in the project:
NETU = (120 x 1.5)/18 = 10 units overload

IFRO = 10 units/2 = 5 units research overload per faculty member
Note: A Table of Man-Hour Requirements Per Research Task is appended for reference.
The research load equivalency will also depend on the role of the researcher/s in
the team with the following distribution: 60% of the total NETU shall be provided for the
study leader per project, or project leader for the total project NETU and the remaining
40% will be distributed to the project or study members.

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The rates of honoraria shall conform to the schedule and guidelines
formulated by the National Research and Development System of the DOST or DBM
Circular 02, s. 2007, whichever is applicable. See Appendix I for DOST-based
honoraria.
Researchers for commissioned researches shall avail themselves of the

honoraria based on their proposed line item budget (LIB).
For externally funded research projects, the researchers shall enjoy the
monetary rates stipulated by the funding institution or agency. Moreover, he shall
enjoy the non-monetary benefits afforded by the university to faculty and staff
undertaking a project.
Note: Faculty and non-teaching personnel who undertake research are given the
option to choose either honoraria or research load equivalency.
Awards
Doing research is tedious, but a fulfilling task. While much has been written about
the contribution of research in various fields, the potential incentives that researchers
could reap not only in doing research but also in the privilege of disseminating their
research outputs (through oral or poster presentations) per se have not been given
adequate emphasis. The incentives that may be obtained in research may come in
different forms such as publication awards and paper/poster presentation incentive
awards.
The aim of these awards is to duly recognize researchers in various fields and
disciplines, thus heightening the research spirit and enthusiasm and consequently
producing an environment conducive to more meaningful and useful researches.
Executive Order 292, Book V provides the legal basis in giving these incentives. Section
2 states that the incentive awards are provided to encourage creativity, innovativeness,
efficiency, integrity and productivity in the public service through the employees’
suggestions, inventions, superior accomplishments and other personal efforts that
contribute to the efficiency of the institution. Section 4.a places research
accomplishments as the idea type contribution, which shall refer to an idea, suggestion
or an invention for improvement that benefits the government. The proposed monetary
incentive award for research publication and presentations is based on Section 7.h,
which states that a monetary award is granted to employees whose contributions in
terms of suggestions or performance functions results in monetary savings and
intangible effects contributing to the welfare of the of the institution.
Awardees will receive cash incentives and plaques of recognition from Cebu
Normal University. Incentives are awarded subject to availability of funds. The awards
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The URC shall provide for honorific or cash awards for exemplary researches
that have significant contribution to the institution and to the educational system in
general. The awarded researchers may be a sole author or a team of researchers.
There shall be a selection for the best research in each college and finally in the
university. Criteria shall be based on: originality, recognition from other agencies,
research publication, contribution to institutional development. The awards shall consist
of a cash incentive of P40, 000 and a plaque of recognition. Interested researchers can
send their applications with the supporting documents to the CRD.
Publication Award
Any research output published in a refereed journal will be given the publication
award. An International Publication Award will be given to papers published in journals
indexed in Thomson and Reuters, Hirsch Index, ISI, SSCI, CHED-JAS (as Category A-
1), and other similar journal indexing systems which indicate international quality. A
National Publication Award will be given to papers published in journals accredited by
CHED-JAS. The Publication Award includes a cash incentive and a plaque of
recognition from the university. Researches published in books are also given this
award. Publication awards shall be granted after a thorough evaluation of evidences on
the credibility of the journal or book where the research article was published. The
incentives shall be given subject to availability of funds.
PUBLICATION AWARD CASH INCENTIVE SCHEME
Journal Article
International ISI P 40,000.00

International Non-ISI P 30,000.00
National Non-ISI P 10,000.00
Books
International Level Chapter P 15,000.00 Whole Book P 50,000.00
National Chapter P 10,000.00 Whole Book P 30,000.00
Oral or Poster Presentation of Researches Incentive
Research papers that are orally presented in research conferences entitle the
researchers to incentives: P 50,000 for international ( outside the Philippines) and P
15,000 for national. Researches which are included in poster presentations in research
conferences outside the Philippines are entitled to P 25,000 for international conferences
and P 10,000 for national conferences. These incentives are provided in cases where
research paper or poster presentations either in international or national conferences are
not funded for transportation, per diem and registration by the university. These
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university and papers to be presented are thesis or dissertation. Incentives are awarded
subject to availability of funds.
Credits for NBC 461 Faculty Promotion
Researcher/s completed by the faculty shall earn credit in the NBC 461 Faculty
Promotion System.
Credits for Faculty Performance
Faculty members are evaluated on a semestral basis. One of the evaluation

parameters is research performance. Researches conducted, published or presented by
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RESEARCH DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION
The university research outputs will be utilized through their diverse results in
research and extension in varied areas of specialization; education, nursing, arts and
sciences.
The numerous outputs are published for public consumption using the common types of
publication:
1. Print media
1.1 Journal ( article in Journals)
1.2 book
1.3 monograph
1.4 technical papers
1.5 brochures
1.6 pamphlets
2. Unpublished materials
3. Broadcast and other media
4. Support for publication and broadcast media:
4.1 publishing journal articles
4.2 book and textbook writing
4.3 production of extension materials
4.4 packaging and delivering multimedia
5. Extension
5.1 Extension Project for Community Development
5.2 Newsletter
5.3 Website
5.4 Dissemination to the community
Publication in the CNU Journal of Higher Education (CNU-JHE)
The university has its official refereed journal publication accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education, the CNU-JHE, which allows qualified research
projects to be published. Researchers can submit their research articles to the Editorial
Board of the CNU-JHE.

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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
This provision of the manual is provided to maintain ethical standards of practice

in research, to protect the dignity, rights and welfare of research participants, both
subjects/respondents and researchers, and to provide reassurance to the public that
such is being done.
All researches being conducted by the university’s faculty and staff must undergo
an ethics review by the CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB) duly created and
approved by the Board of Regents.
The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB)
The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB) is designated to approve,

monitor, and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans with the aim
to protect the rights and welfare of the research subjects. This committee serves as the
watchdog of the university which performs critical oversight functions for research
conducted on human subjects that are scientific, ethical, and regulatory.
Composition
10. The CNUIRB is composed of five members to be designated by the university
president; they will be composed of the chair, secretary and three (3) members.
11. The members must have enough experience, expertise, and diversity to make an
informed decision on whether the research is ethical, informed consent is
sufficient, and appropriate safeguards have been put in place.
12. If the CNUIRB works with studies that include vulnerable populations, the
CNUIRB should have members who are familiar with these groups. It is common
for a CNUIRB to include an advocate for prisoners when considering research
that involves them.
13. The CNUIRB should include both men and women, as long as they aren't chosen
specifically for their gender.
14. The members of the CNUIRB must not be all of the same profession to ensure
that research protocols are reviewed from different perspectives.
15. The CNUIRB must include at least one person who is not affiliated with the
institution.
16. IRB members may not vote on their own projects.
17. The IRB may include consultants in their discussions to meet requirements for
expertise or diversity, but only actual IRB members may vote.
18. In order to vote on a proposal, more than half of the members of the board must
be present. There are exceptions for expedited review, where only the chair of
the committee or a designee reviews research.
Roles of CNUIRB
The CNUIRB should institute a Code of Research Ethics and provide an

oversight committee for all research-related ethical issues. Specifically:

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Protection of participants and their rights. The participant has the right to
participate or not participate in any investigation, and this right must be respected.
He/she shall have the right to protection from physical, psychological, social, legal and
economic harm at all times during the investigation.
Informed consent. The participant must be given as much information about the
research to be conducted in order for him/her to make an informed decision. The
consent should be expressed in a form that bears the participant’s signature.
Selection of and expenses pertaining to participants’ time & participation.

The participant must be made aware if there will be any incentive that he/she shall
receive with this active participation in the research process. The CNUIRB should be
informed if there will be a financial incentive given to research participants.
Ethics Standard. The CNUIRB should inform all the stakeholders of the Code
of Research Ethics to be observed in the university.
Intellectual Property Rights (pursuant to the Intellectual Property Code of the

Philippines or R.A. 8293). Research work made by a faculty member or staff member
should uphold the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Academic Freedom. Any faculty member or staff member may receive external
funding for researches on a personal capacity provided that there is no conflict of
interest with regard to his function in the university.
Functions of the CNUIRB

 Require all faculty and graduate students who will conduct research that involves
human participants to submit a complete description of the proposed research
using the CNUIRB Protocol Submission Overview including undergraduate and
graduate theses and dissertations.
 Review all researches submitted by faculty and graduate students that involve
human participants to assure, both in advance and by periodic review that
appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans
participating as subjects in a research study.
 Assess the ethics of the research and its methods, to promote fully informed and
voluntary participation by prospective subjects who are themselves capable of
making such choices (or, if that is not possible, informed permission given by a
suitable proxy) and to maximize the safety of the subjects once they are enrolled
in the project.
 Approve or disapprove the implementation of the research project or withhold
approval of the implementation of the study pending modifications or changes to
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The CNUIRB Review Protocol
1. All researches that shall be conducted in the university (students or faculty

researches for academic purposes, institutionally-funded researches, externally-
funded studies in CNU or to be conducted in CNU, theses and dissertations) are
required to be reviewed and cleared by the CNUIRB.
2. The researcher/s submit/s the duly accomplished CNUIRB Protocol Submission
Overview Form (Appendix I) to the CRD.
3. The CNUIRB determines whether the study requires an expedited review or full
review.
To meet the requirements for expedited review, a study must involve no more
than minimal risk or otherwise fall into one of several categories such as survey
research or research on non-sensitive topics. Minimal risk means that the
probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are
no greater in and of themselves from those ordinarily encountered in daily life or
during the performance of routine physical or psychological examination or tests.
Expedited review can also be obtained for minor changes in previously approved
research protocols during the period (one year or less) for which the original
protocol was authorized. Expedited review can only be handled by a single
CNUIRB member specifically the Chair.
Protocols that do not meet the criteria for expedited review must receive a full
review by all members of the CNUIRB. Under full review, all members of the
CNUIRB receive and review the protocol, consent and any additional materials
prior to the scheduled meeting.
1. The CNUIRB may invite research proponents to answer questions regarding the
research protocol, if the body deems it necessary.
i. The CNUIRB votes for the approval, disapproval or conditional status of the
study.
ii. The proponents/researcher/s shall be furnished with a copy of the decision of the
CNUIRB.
References:
The Office of Human Research Protection. Institutional Review Board Guidebook. "Chapter 3, Section A:
Risk/Benefit Analysis
Institutional Review Boards. 1991. Food And Drug Administration, United States. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institutional_review_board#cite_note-13
Provisions for Intellectual Property Rights
Research work made by any member of the university should uphold the
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8293) and should observe ethical
principles in the conduct of their research. The following provisions are strictly mandated
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1. cite under bibliography and end notes the authors of the studies or
literature utilized in the research manuscript;
2. researchers should in no way copy the text used verbatim in either parts
of the original study nor results of the study referred to but should only
refer some relevant context utilized in the study;
3. parallel studies are allowed, but the researchers should only utilize the
variables and design used in the study referred to but the entries on
methodology and results, as well as the introductory parts should fit the
focus of the current study;
4. researchers must include in their research procedure provisions for
anonymity, confidentiality and informed consent must be provided for;
accuracy of data is highly required of the researchers;
5. tampering or improvising research data is not tolerated and is subject to
legal sanctions as provided for in the university code of conduct.
Ownership of Patent and/or Copyright
The university owns the research product but the research grantee reserves
the right to authorship. Ownership of the copyright shall be in the name of the
author(s). The university shall have the first two-year option to publish the manuscript
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RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMAT
Chapter 1. The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction
Rationale
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of the Study (with schema)
(in-text citation following APA format)
The Problem
Statement of the Problem (main and specific problems)
Statement of Assumptions (whenever applicable)
Statement of Hypotheses
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2. Review of Literature and Studies

(in-text citation following APA format)
Chapter 3. Research Methodology

Research Design
Research Environment
Research Respondents
Research Instruments
Data Gathering Procedures
Data Analysis (Treatment of Data)
References (following APA referencing style)
Appendices
Transmittal Letter
Research Instruments
Work Plan/Timetable of Activities (Gantt Chart) (Appendix A-2)
Line Item Budget (Appendix A-3)
Terms of Reference
Schedule of Deliverables
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WORK PLAN/ TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES
Date Date Proposed Activities Expected

Started Finished Outputs
GANTT Chart
Activity Months
Mo.1 Mo.2 Mo.3 Mo.4 Mo.5 Mo.6 Mo.nth

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Line Item Budget ( Sample only)
Items/Particulars Amount
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
Travel/Transportation Expenses:
1.
2.
Etc.
Supplies and Materials:

1.
2.
Etc.
Communication Expenses:
1.
2.
Meals/Venue Expenses: (eg. Meeting, etc)
Group Insurance
Other Expenses:
Honoraria:
Project Leader @ P _____ x no. of month(s)
Team Leader(s)/ Members @ P____ x no. of month(s)
x no. of pax, etc
Contractual Services
e.g. Field Researcher @ P____ x no. month(s), etc
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APPENDIX B
Evaluation Criteria for Research Fund Allocation

(Institutional Research)
INDICATOR CATEGORY PERCENT of

the maximum
project fund
National 21-30
1. Scope of research area. Regional 11-20
Local 05-10
2. Number of Respondents 201-above 21-30
101-200 11-20
051-100 06-10
3. Number of variables/research 04-above 11-20
instruments 01-03 05-10
4. Data gathering techniques With field 06-10
workers
Researchers 01-05
5. Need for expert/s or consultant/s Yes 10
No 0

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APPENDIX C
MAN-HOUR REQUIREMENT PER RESEARCH TASK
RESEARCH ASPECT Minimum Average Maximum

MANHOUR MANHOUR MANHOURS
S
I. Proposal Presentation
1.1. Problem
Conceptualization
1.2. Research Design
1.3. Literature Review
1.4. Framework
II. Instrumentation
2.1. Preparation of
Instruments
2.2. Validation
III. Data Gathering
IV. Data Analysis
V. Final Report
TOTALS
STANDARD ERROR OF
ESTIMATES
95% Confidence
Maximum

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APPENDIX D
TEACHNICAL EVALUATION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Title of Research Proposal: _________________________________
Funding Cycle: Fiscal Year____________________
CRITERIA POINTS REMARKS

A. Track record/competence of the proponent to
carry out the proposed research (5 points)
1. Academic qualifications.
2. Research experience in his field of
specialization.
B. Technical Quality (15 Points)
1. Well-selected variables
2. Clarity of the objectives/problems
3. Appropriateness of methods
4. Comprehensiveness of the review/scanning of
literature and empirical studies
5. Feasibility of work and financial plan.
C. Dissemination and Utilization of Results (9
points)
1. Significance of the Study
2. Impact of the Study
3. Universality of the research process
D. Other relevant criteria (1 point)
TOTAL POINTS
EVALUATOR:________________________________________
(Signature Over Printed Name)
Scoring System:
27-30 Very good to excellent proposal. The proposal is considered very meritorious
and will receive full funding support.
20-26 Good proposal. The proposal is most likely to be approved subject to minor
revisions and improvement. Partial funding support ranging from 50-70 percent
will be granted if revised and improved.
10-19 Fair proposal. The proposal is not deemed to be meritorious and needs major
revisions and improvement in order to be reconsidered.
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*adapted from NHERA

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SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES AND TRANCHE RELEASES (SDTR)
Program / Project Title :
Name of the Project Leader :
Implementing College :
Period Covered (in months) :
Total Project Cost :

Php
Tranche Amount Deliverables / Outputs

Release
50% 50% of the approved budget will be released upon complete
submission of the following:
50% 50% of the approved budget will be released upon complete

submission of the following:
Prepared and Submitted by: Reviewed and Endorsed by:

(to be filled out by the Project Leader) (to be filled out by CRD Director)
Signature
Printed Name
Date Submitted
(to be filled up by Research Coordinator)
Signature
Printed Name
Date
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TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
(Institutional Research)
Research Project Title:
Implementing College:
Name of Project Leader: Project Duration:
Objectives:
Scope:
Research Method (Sampling, Research Design and Data Treatment):

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Activities:

(to be filled out by the Project Leader) (to be filled out by CRD Director)
Signature
Printed Name
Date
Submitted

Signature
Printed Name
Date
Gantt Chart:
Description Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon M
of th th 2 th th th th th th o
Activities 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Note: Number of months depends on the project duration
Personnel Requirements / Team Composition:

The research team may include:
1. Project Leader :
2. Project Member(s) :
3. Project Technical / Support Staff :

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Modus Operandi (including delineation of assignments, coordination / networking
arrangements)
Activity Person Responsibility Duration of
Involved Involvement /
/Institution Time Frame

(to be filled out by the Project Leader) (to be filled out by CRPD Director)
Signature
Printed Name
Date Submitted

Signature
Printed Name
Date
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APPENDIX G
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Memorandum of Agreement
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This instrument made and executed by and among:
CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY (CNU), a state university duly organized and

existing under the laws of the Philippines with campus address at Osmeña Boulevard,
Cebu City, duly represented in this act by its President____________________,
hereinafter referred to as the FUNDING AGENCY.
- and -
_______________________ (researcher/s), of legal age and faculty members of the

CNU, hereinafter referred to as the “RESEARCHERS”.
Witnesseth:
WHEREAS, THE RESEARCHERS have committed to conduct the Research Project

Study entitled: “________________________________________ ” to be conducted in
Cebu City, with the maximum duration of 10 months;
WHEREAS, THE RESEARCHERS have the technical expertise and experience in the
conduct of the said Research Project Study for the maximum duration of _____months
as reflected in the approved Research Project Proposal submitted to the University
Research Council (URC) through the Center for Research and Development (CRD);
WHEREAS, THE CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY, in its effort to encourage all

teaching and non-teaching staff to conduct relevant studies in various fields of study,
that will enhance knowledge and promote professionalism in their respective
fields of endeavor, has committed to provide a funding assistance of
________________________________, the releases of which shall be based on the
approved schedule of expected deliverables and fund releases indicated in the approved
Work Plan (WP) and Line Item Budget (LIB); for the conduct and completion of the
above mentioned Research Project Study, covering the period from _______________to
________________.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the
mutual covenants herein stipulated, the parties hereto affirm and agree as follows:

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Article I. The Researchers shall:
1. Submit to the URC, through the CRD, periodic reports on the status, progress and
assessment in the conduct of the research project study following the rules and
guidelines stipulated in the university research guidelines as set by the URC and duly
approved by the Board of Regents.
2. Comply with all recommendations and implement all revisions and improvements
that may be raised by the URC through the CRD for the effective and successful
conduct of the research study.
3. After incorporating all the recommendations of the final output by an external expert,
submit to the CRD three types of the research final report outputs: (a) one hardbound
copy; (b) an electronic file copy, in CD for databank/database, reproduction and
dissemination purposes; and (c) a publishable version of the paper for publication in
local/national or international journals. The prescribed forms of these outputs are
within the guidelines set forth by the URC and the CNU Journal of Higher Education
Editorial Board.
4. Present the research project study results/output(s) in the right forum and take
charge of all technical preparations for the computer-aided presentations for the said
forum to be scheduled by the URC through the CRD;
5. Turn over to the University any item and/or equipment worth ONE THOUSAND
PESOS (P1,000.00) AND ABOVE purchased during the conduct of the Research
Project Study paid for from the research project fund and such items and/or
equipment shall become the legal property of the university to be deposited at the
CRD office;
6. In the event that the study will be recognized and awarded with cash, the award
shall be divided at on a 70 – 30 percent sharing basis in favor of the researchers; in
case of a plaque or citation, the CRD shall be the custodian;
7. Submit to the CRD original copies of all reimbursements and official receipts and any
other required legal document for liquidation purposes of project expenses incurred in
the conduct of the research project study.
Article II. The Cebu Normal University shall:
1. Provide funding of no more than Ph___________ for the conduct of the approved
research project study upon recommendation by the URC through the CRD based on
the following scheme:
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1.1 Release fifty percent (50%) of the total project cost upon submission by the
researcher to the CRD of the full blown research project proposal which conform
to the appropriate research proposal format (RPF) stipulated in the university
research guidelines including the operational work (tabulated GANTT chart) and
financial plans and actual survey instrument(s) whenever applicable;
1.3 1.2 Release the next fifty percent (50%) of the project cost upon submission by
the researchers of the liquidation documents (of the fund released for operating
expenses if any) to the accounting office (AO) and upon submission of the
complete, revised and final research project study report to the URC through the
CRD as afore stated under Article I-3;
2. Monitor, evaluate, review and provide technical assistance in the conduct and
progress of the research project study through the CRD throughout the duration of the
project study.
3. The CRD shall have the prerogative to identify and recommend external experts to
review and evaluate the final report.
Article III. Other Covenants

1. The researchers shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information generated
from the research project study and shall address any concern arising from the study;
2. The researchers shall not, in any way, disclose any information relative to the
research unless the study results/output(s) are duly received and approved by the
URC , where the dissemination of which shall be made official through the CRD;
3. In the event that the researchers cannot, in any way, complete the research project
study of which partial fund assistance had already been released, they shall be made
to reimburse the excess amount released for project expenses vis-à-vis project
accomplishment as jointly determined by the URC through the CRD and the AO in
the most affordable and acceptable schedule. The researchers then waive their rights
to subsequent researcher(s) who shall continue and complete the conduct of the
research project study wherein the latter shall assume the privilege to claim the
remaining fund assistance after duly complying with all legal and just requirements
stipulated in the university research guidelines.

Article IV. Effectivity
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This agreement shall be effective and shall continue to be in full force and effect
unless revoked by mutual agreement of both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have hereunto set their hands this ____
day of ___________ at Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.
_____________________________________.
SUC President
Cebu Normal University
Researchers:
______________________________________ ___________________________
Res. Cert. No ________________ Res. Cert. No ________________
Issued at ____________________ Issued at ____________________
Issued on ___________________ Issued on ___________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ______________ affiants

exhibiting to me their Residence Certificates with the numbers, dates, and places of
issuance as indicated above.
_____________________________
Notary Public
Revised 7/15/10
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMISSIONED EXTERNAL RESEARCH GRANT
Commissioned external research refers to a research project designed and

implemented by external researcher/s based on the prioritized research agenda
established by the university. A commissioned external research grant is launched by
the university to support priority research that is innovative, catalytic, and that provides
information that could be used for management purposes. It also seeks to strengthen
applied and multidisciplinary research on education and its related fields for the purpose
of advancing knowledge that is directly relevant to society and resource management.
I. Research Agenda for Commissioned External Research Grant
The University Research Council (URC) shall create a technical working group (TWG)
which shall be composed of faculty experts on identified areas in which researches
should be enhanced. The TWG shall formulate the priority research agenda and the
description of the research project to be commissioned with specific research topics per
agenda and the corresponding budget per proposed research project as bases for the
commissioned research grants. These shall be submitted to the Board of Regents for
approval.
II. Research Project Proposal
b) Scope of Work
The research proposal should focus on the research problem applied for in the
commissioned research.
b) Eligibility
Principal investigators and members of the teams should meet the following
criteria:
a. Demonstrable credibility and capacity to conduct research on the selected
topic.
b. Educational background: The principal Investigator should have attained an
educational level of at least Masters degree and should have established
a track record in research in the field where the commissioned research
belongs for the last three years.
c. The research team should include a faculty member from the Cebu Normal
University in the college where the commissioned project is classified.
c) Duration and Funding
The maximum duration for activities supported under a commissioned research

grant is one (1) year. The total funds requested should not exceed Php 200,000.00.
However, proposals with less than the maximum amount are encouraged. The URC

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,with the TWG, shall determine the acceptability of the duration and funding per
commissioned research project.
Funding per project shall be released based on three tranches: first tranche: 50%
of the approved budgetary contract (ABC); second tranche: 25% of the ABC and third
tranche: 25% of the ABC. Scheduled deliverables shall be given prior to each tranche
release.
d) Internal and External Review of Submitted Proposals
An internal review of the submitted proposals shall be done by the TWG with the
following criteria to be considered: a) track record or competence of the proponents; b)
technical quality; c) dissemination and utilization of results. This shall be used as basis
for the shortlisting of submitted proposals.
The URC Director will send shortlisted proposals for commissioned research to
at least one external expert in the field for his assessment. The external expert will
review the proposals using the same criteria. In addition, external reviewers will be
asked to make a judgment as to whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable.
Double-blind review shall be utilized.
III. Call for Proposals and Awarding of Commissioned Projects
The description of the commissioned research project will be posted by the URC
for 15 days in the university website and it shall send invitations to universities and
agencies within and outside the region which are believed to have the human resources
for the research projects to be commissioned. Competitive alternative bidding shall
determine which agency shall be awarded the project subject to provisions of R.A. 9184
(Limited Source Bidding Competitive; RA 9184, Sec. 49).
The successful commissioned proposals will also be posted, along with the
assessments of the TWG and the anonymous external reviewers.
IV. Monitoring and Evaluation
A monthly progress report with documentary evidence shall be required from the
research grantee as soon as the first tranche shall be released until the expected
completion of the project. This is to monitor the timely implementation of the project.
Upon completion of the project, the terminal report submitted by the research
grantee shall be subjected to internal review by the TWG and an external evaluator to
determine the compliance with the objectives of the research project and to evaluate the
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If the RESEARCH GRANTEE is found by the CNU to be unable, unwilling or
otherwise impeded to perform his obligations and responsibilities under the contract, the
RESEARCH GRANTEE hereby agrees and consents to the termination by CNU of this
grant in a prompt and orderly manner so as to minimize further expenses on the part of
CNU.
Should the research grantee opt to terminate the project or a portion of the work as
stated in the approved work and financial plan within the project period or any extension
granted thereof, CNU agrees to reduce a portion of the contract price up to fifteen
percent (15%) corresponding to the particular incomplete work due per the approved
work schedule.
Failure by the research grantee to satisfactorily complete the study within the
period stated herein or any extension granted shall mean forfeiture or discontinuance of
the grant and he shall be banned from joining any research project of the university.
The remaining balance of the study shall revert automatically to the CNU fund.
VI. OWNERSHIP OF RESEARCH OUTPUTS
The research grantee and CNU should agree and understand that intellectual
property rights, ownership and enjoyment thereof arising from the project shall be
governed by existing and future policies of CNU on Intellectual Property Rights such as
but not limited to the following:
1. The RESEARCH outputs developed from the commissioned project shall

be owned solely by CNU; however, CNU grants the right to authorship to
the research grantee.
2. In all reports arising from activities undertaken by CNU, the principal

authors, researchers and/or project leaders shall be identified,
recognized and included in the report.
3. CNU shall have the right to freely use all data and findings for any of the
purposes within its legal mandate. However, the research grantee shall in
writing request permission from CNU regarding his intent to use any of the
data or information contained in the report and the purposes thereof.
4. Copyright, royalties and other economic rights arising from work produced
or developed from the project shall be owned by CNU and the grantee
in accordance with the following proportion:
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It is the obligation of the grantee to obtain or cause the assignment of the copyright
and such other economic rights to the work under the project in favor of CNU, copy
furnished CNU, and said documents shall form part of the terminal report of the said
grantee, without which no acceptance of the said project output shall be issued by CNU.

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Appendix I
CNUIRB Protocol Submission Overview
Title of Study:
_______________________________________________________________
Proponents:
_________________________________________________________________
Date Submitted:
_____________________________________________________________
Nature of the study: _______ Thesis _____Dissertation ______Course

Requirement
_______ Institutional _____Externally-Funded
_______ Personal
Brief Background of the Study:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Objectives of the Study:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Methodology
Locale of the study_______________________________________________________
Respondents of the study_________________________________________________
Research Instruments ____________________________________________________
Ethical Protocol (if needed) ______________________________________________
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Appendix J
Research Ethics Protocol
1. CONFIDENTIALITY
All information gathered in the conduct of the research shall be held with outmost
confidentiality. This includes:
(a) Anonymity and privacy of the respondents and personal background of the
participants shall at all times be respected /held;
(b) Responses /answers to the questionnaires, interviews, focus group
discussions, standardized or teacher–made tests, etc. are strictly
confidential;
(b) Resort to aliases or pseudonyms in focus group discussions and interviews is
allowed;
(c) Blinders or distortion of pictures of the participants should be observed as and
when necessary;
(d) Documents and documentations like CDs, videos, and audio tapes involving
data collection should be stored in a safe place under the custody and
safeguard of the IRB (Institutional Review Board) for five (5) years, otherwise
they can be destroyed or condemned;
(e) To maintain confidentiality of the respondents, the use of codes may be
utilized throughout the study;
(f) The cover page of the questionnaire should clearly state and guarantee
confidentiality;
(g) The information provided shall not be made public or available to anyone
other than those involved in the research project without the participants’
consent.
In the research write ups, the IRB should see to it that the researcher will not give
extraneous clues to and disclosure of the identity of the respondents
When confidentiality has been strictly observed and guaranteed, the respondents
or participants of the study are more open to give their honest and candid answers, which
is a requisite to quality research.
Furthermore, researchers should be discreet and not divulge any delicate

information that can destroy or jeopardize the dignity of the respondents.
Violation of such will be dealt with accordingly by the IRB following due
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2. INCENTIVES
Incentives are any form of reward that the researchers opt to give to the
respondents as a way of showing gratitude for their time spent during the research
implementation. The following guidelines are provided so as to maintain ethical conduct
of the study:
For the participants:
1. Each participant may be awarded incentives either in cash or in kind.

However, this is not mandatory for the researcher/s.
2.The amount of cash or in kind may depend on the length of time the
participants are involved in the research process, subject to availability of
funds and products.
3. The type of incentive is left to the discretion of the researcher/s.
3. RISKS
The research team shall:
(a) Possess the required qualifications to undergo research projects involving

vulnerable clients;
(b) Provide reasonable funding for research projects with vulnerable research
participants;
(c) Conduct feasible means for risk reduction on research projects that involve
mental and physical injury of vulnerable clients; and
(d) Call for debriefing if the research entails more physical or mental harm and
decide for postponement or the dissolution of the project.
(e) A brief summary of the study background, aims and design must be submitted
to the CNUIRB panel stating the problem and provide the justification and
rationale of the proposed study. The research shall also provide a summary of
prior experience and/or history important for understanding the proposed
study and procedures. Include any relevant research literature; and the
potential benefits to the subject/s and or society.
(f) The respondents/participants are informed of the potential risks that might
occur during or after the conduct of the study .
(g) In case of a foreseen risk that will occur:
a. The respondent/s or participant/s is entitled to apply for health
assistance from the researcher/s and from the institution with which
the researcher is connected ;
b. He/She will be placed in a monitored environment for the progress of
health promotion;
c. He/She shall be informed of the medical conditions that may be related
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d. He/She is entitled to extensive diagnostic procedures that may help in
the confirmation of foreseeable risks;
e. He/She is given the option for a continuance of the health monitoring
scheme that may be provided by health agencies for at least 12
months.
4. BENEFITS
(a) Research outputs should generate new knowledge and answer the needs of the
target population of the society like poverty alleviation, literacy, peace and order,
environmental protection, etc.
(b) Research outputs could be used as basis for policy formulation and
implementation.
5. VULNERABLE POPULATION
The following shall be undertaken when research studies involve human

participation of a vulnerable segment of the population like: abused individuals, people
with disabilities, inmates, rape victims, unwed/pregnant women, commercial sex
workers, children and infants, the elderly, the mentally challenged, students and
institutionalized patients.
(a) Secure informed consent from the respondents;

(b) Invite a psychologist to assist in the conduct of the research; (as applicable)
(c) Undergo debriefing after every interview;
(d) Assure the respondents of the confidentiality of the research study; and
(e) Seek approval from the respondents as to the schedule of the interview
6. NOTIFICATIONS IN CASE OF RESEARCH INQUIRY
A. In cases where participants should inquire about the results of the study:
(1) the principal investigator of the study has the sole authority to disclose
the results;
(2) the unit research coordinator may disclose the results in the absence of
the principal investigator;
A. In cases where the unit research coordinator is part of the study, the dean of
the college may disclose the result.
B. The principal investigator shall state in the consent form his/ her name, email
address and contact numbers to facilitate the easy access of the results.

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The following are the guidelines in disclosing the research reports or feedback to
the participants:
 Every research should provide a feedback mechanism on its results to the

respondents.
 A full disclosure is limited only to the results of a certain research and the
methodology; statistical treatment and the process in which the results are arrived
at may remain hidden.
 Participants should be given the choice whether they would learn the results of the
research or not. This is included in the Informed Signed Consent and is highly
voluntary.
 Only the participants of the research are allowed to have access to the formal
disclosure of the results. The information is limited to individual entities only.
 In cases where a community of individuals is concerned, an official qualified
representative of the group is given full disclosure.
 In the event that disclosure may cause harm, psychological interference or may
cause a degradation in morality, spirituality and individuality, a screened and
careful disclosure should be given to participants of the study.
 In situations where the results of the study may stimulate lawsuits or legal
concerns, the team will not disclose the results to the public unless it compromises
national security.
 Disclosure is done between persons only. For security purposes, telephone,
electronic devices and the like are not allowed.

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APPENDIX K
Progress Report Form
I. Project Title: ______________________________________
II. Name of Proponent and College: ____________________

____________________
III. Implementing Institution: _____________________
IV. Project Duration: _______________ months

a. Date Project Started: ________________
b. Expected Date of Completion: ________________
V. Period Covered by this Report: _________________________
VI. Project Funding:

a. Total Project Cost PhP _________
b. Amount Received PhP _________
c. Balance PhP _________
d. Actual Disbursement this Quarter PhP _________
VII. Description of Accomplishment:

Activities / Deliverables Percent Completed
VII. Administrative and Technical Matters and Problems Encountered:
IX. Actions Taken Relative to the Problems Encountered:
X. Suggestions/Recommendations:
Prepared and Submitted by:
Project Leader
Certified true and correct by:
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APPENDIX L
EVALUATION FORM FOR COMPLETED RESEARCH
Title: __________________________________________________________
Action Taken:
(Please check appropriate box)
- Accept without revision.
- Accept with minor revision/s.
- Accept with major revision/s.
- Reject. Reason/s:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
________________________________
(Signature of Evaluator Over Printed Name)
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APPENDIX M
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TRAVEL ASSISTANCE IN

INTERNATIONAL ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
1. Approval of Financial Support for paper presentation outside the Philippines

from the University President.
2. Eligibility:
a. This grant is open to regular, permanent faculty and staff whose research
paper has been accepted for oral presentation in international
conference/seminars/workshops/fora
b. Theses and Dissertations to be presented are excluded.
c. The paper has not been presented in any international conference
3. The paper for presentation should be within the CNU Research Thrusts and
Agenda
4. Coverage of Grant:
Travel and Conference Expenses
a. Per diem during conference plus 1 day– based on the country of
destination (UNDP Rate)
b. Plane Ticket Fare – roundtrip lowest economy fare to foreign country
where the conference will be held, not to exceed $1,500
c. Conference registration – not to exceed US$300.00
d. Pre-departure expenses (travel tax, etc) - US$100
5. Application and Processing:
a. Application must be submitted in the prescribed format and should reach
the CRD at least two months before the date of conference.
b. Two( 2) sets of the following documents with the application:
b.1. The paper (full Text) to be presented to the conference
b.2. The applicant’s latest bio-data
b.3. Photocopy of the Letter of Invitation and Letter of Acceptance
b.4. Photocopy of the brochure about the conference
b.5. Letter of Intent duly signed by the applicant; recommended by Vice-
President for Academic Affairs and the dean of the college where
the applicant is affiliated and approved by the President. For non-
teaching personnel, recommendation shall be from the head of the
office where he/she is affiliated and the Vice-President for
Administration.
c. The paper shall be reviewed by an expert in the discipline covered by the
paper; however if the paper has passed the university protocol for paper
presentation outside the university, this process shall be understood as
complied
6. Yearly slots to be allotted per college:10 slots per college subject to availability of
funds
7. Limitation in the slots per year allows the CRD to give priority to first time
applicants. Re-application for those who have previously availed the grant may be
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8. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to make his/her travel arrangements, i.e.
visa, foreign exchange permit, ticket, etc. A photocopy of travel documents must
be submitted to CRD.
9. Within one month after the return from the conference, the grantee shall submit
one copy of each documents to the following:
a. Certification or proof of paper presentation ( Accounting and CRD)
b. Liquidation of Expenses with original receipts ( Accounting only)

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APPENDIX N
APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
(Form)
Date of application: ________________
College/ Office Affiliated:___________
1. Name of Applicant (Dr/MR/Miss/Mrs)

2. Status
3. Sex
4. Date of Birth
5. Passport No.
6. Contact Nos.
7. Email Address:
8. Employment status:
9. Academic/ Professional Qualifications/ Curriculum Vitae ( supporting documents)
10. Field of Specialization of research work:
11. Details of the conference/ seminar/ symposium/fora to be attended:
a. Name of Conference: _____________________________________________
b. Venue of the conference: __________________________________________
c. Date(s) of the conference: _________________________________________
d. Theme of the conference__________________________________________
e. Registration fee: ________________________________________________
12. Details of the paper accepted for presentation: ( attach full text copy of the paper with
abstract)
a. Title: ___________________________________________________________
b. Subject area: ____________________________________________________
13. Has this paper been presented in other international conferences/ symposium/fora
/seminar? ______ Yes ____ No
( attach certification from College Research Coordinator duly noted by the Dean/Head of
Office that the paper has satisfied this condition)
14. Proposed date of departure from the Philippines and date of return: _______________
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15. Breakdown of Travel assistance
Particulars Amount
Airfare economy class (to and from)
by shortest air route between Phils
and country where the paper is to be
presented
Per diem based on UNDP rate for
duration of conference plus 1 day
Registration fee
Other expenditure
I hereby declare that all particulars given in this application are correct. I have not hidden any such
fact/information available with me as must be necessary. I will satisfy the terms and conditions
herewith prescribed by CNU. I also agree to be penalized by CNU as deemed fit by it for the terms
and conditions not satisfied by me.
Place:___________________________________________
Date:___________________________________________
Name of Applicant:________________________________
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________
Note. This application should be clearly filled up with complete attachments
Checklist:
_____The paper (full Text) to be presented to the conference
_____The applicant’s latest bio-data
_____Photocopy of the Letter of Invitation and Letter of Acceptance
_____Photocopy of the brochure about the conference
____ Letter of Intent with appropriate signatories
____Certification from CRC and Dean/ Head of Office
____ Proof of Review ( by CRD)
Complete application received by CRD:
Name: _______________
Date: ________________
Reviewed and endorsed:
DAISY R. PALOMPON, PhD

Director, CRD
Availability of funds:
EVELYN G. TRADIO, DPA

Finance Management Officer
APPROVED:
MARCELO T. LOPEZ, EdD, DPA

SUC President III
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APPENDIX O
CONTRACT FOR CNU SUPPORT FOR PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Contract for CNU SUPPORT FOR PAPER PRESENTATION IN INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES entered into this ______ day of _________________ 20___ at Cebu City, Philippines
by and among;
The Cebu Normal University, a government agency created pursuant to R.A. 8688
with principal address at Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, represented herein by its University
President, DR. MARCELO T. LOPEZ and herein referred to as the “GRANTOR”;
- and -
________________________, of legal age, Filipino and residing at ____________________________,

Philippines, herein referred to as the “GRANTEE”;
WITNESSETH, that:
WHEREAS, the CNU Charter, otherwise known as RA 8688 mandates one of the
major functions of the university which is the conduct and dissemination of researches;
WHEREAS, CNU has embarked on several research capability programs to fulfill this
mandate one of which is entitled: Travel Assistance for Paper Presentations in
International Conferences Outside the Country that provides financial assistance to
enable faculty and staff researchers to participate in international
conferences/seminars/workshops/fora;
WHEREAS, CNU, in its effort to encourage all teaching and non teaching staff to
conduct
relevant studies in various fields of study, that will enhance knowledge and promote
professionalism
in their respective fields of endeavor, has committed to provide a funding assistance in
support for
paper presentation outside the country;
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE upon invitation to present a paper abroad, immediately

applied for this program in order to disseminate his research findings to the international
community;
WHEREAS, CNU after having considered the merits of the paper to be presented has
committed to provide the needed financial support as part of its development programs to
nurture/enhance our researchers;

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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and the stipulations herein set
forth, the parties hereby agree on the following;
A. CNU RESPONSIBILITES
1. CNU shall ensure that all the appropriate documents submitted by the grantee for
the processing of the amount needed for his/her travel abroad are complete as
follows:
 details of financial assistance (3 quotations of roundtrip airfare economy class;

registration fee; per diem (based on UNDP rate) for the duration of the
conference plus 1 day; other expenses; and funding source(s) other than CHED)
 travel authority
 authenticated visa ( as necessary);
2. CNU commits to release a total amount of

______________________________________________________________________or US$_________________ to
the GRANTEE for the following expenses:
 Round trip Airfare Economy Class = US$________ (lowest price per attached
quotations
but not to exceed $1,500.00)
 Per diem ($________/day) from = US$__________
_______________, 20_____ (Duration of Conference plus 1 day)
 Registration Fee (not to exceed $300) = US$_________
 Other Expenses = US$_________
(Pre-departure expenses for Phil. Travel Tax, Terminal Fee, etc.)
Total Grant = US$ __________ x __________*
= Php______________
*rate as of ________________
3. CHED shall require the GRANTEE to:
 submit personally to CNU within 30 days upon her return from the conference
the following:
- original receipt of the registration fee and plane ticket

and other liquidation requirements;
- certification from the organization that He/She delivered a
paper;
- travel report indicating highlights of the conference,
observations, learnings; and recommended follow thru
actions; and
B. GRANTEE’S OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The GRANTEE hereby represents and warrants that his paper titled:
“_________________________________________________________________________________________” will
be presented in the _______________________________________________ to be held in
_________________________on ___________________, 20____.

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The GRANTEE must submit to CNU the appropriate documents required for the
processing of the amount needed for her travel abroad specified under Section A No. 1
of this Contract;
2. The GRANTEE is responsible for his travel arrangements/bookings and coordination with
the conference organizers;
3. The GRANTEE is required to submit personally to CNU within 30 days upon his return from
the conference proofs/documents relative to his travel grant as indicated in Section A No. 3
of this Contract and
4. The GRANTEE shall render return service (6 months) in accordance with (Section 12 (h) of
E.O. 367 S. 1989; and
5. The GRANTEE shall reimburse CNU the total assistance released to him in case he fails to
attend the conference as paper presenter.
C. GRANT USE
The amount granted shall be spent only for the expenses covered by this Contract.
The GRANTEE hereby understands that the GRANTOR is not liable for any amount in excess
of the Grant. Thus, any and all expenses in excess of the Grant relative to his participation in the
Conference shall be shouldered by the GRANTEE.
D. AMENDMENTS
The parties hereto, upon mutual consent, may amend or modify this Contract by or through an
addendum signed by all parties which shall form an integral part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Contract this __________ day of
__________ at _______________________.
CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY

by :
MARCELO T. LOPEZ, EdD,DPA

SUC PRESIDENT III Grantee
WITNESSES
DAISY R. PALOMPON, PhD

Director , CRD Education Program Specialist II
Center for Research and Development
Cebu Normal University

CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE
CNU
________________________________
EVELYN G. TRADIO, DPA
Chief, Finance Management Office
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

CITY OF CEBU) s.s.
Before me, a Notary Public for and in _______________________________ on this _________________ day
of ____________________________ personally appeared before me:
Name Comm. Res. Cert. No. Place/Date Issued
MARCELO T. LOPEZ
______________________
Known to me and to be known the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
consisting of four (4) pages including this page and acknowledge to me that the same is their free and
voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS IN HAND AND SEAL ON THE DATE PLACE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. __________

Page No. __________
Book No. __________
Series No. __________
( to be complied in 4 copies)
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As a state university, CNU’s vision is to become a leading multidisciplinary

The Cebu Normal University as a leading university in the Philippines pursues

The University Research Goals and Objectives

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Academic freedom - A professional autonomy of faculty members and staff to pursue

Awards – Merit afforded to the researcher/s whose output/study has an exemplary

Best Research Award – It is an incentive in the form of cash/honorific awards for

Publication Award – It is an incentive granted to researcher/s whose output is

Commissioned Research – It refers to research topics specifically recommended by

Externally-Funded Research – It refers to research projects funded by agencies other

Research Dissemination and Utilization – This phrase refers to the presentation of

Research Incentives – It is a special privilege granted to faculty/personnel who

Honorarium - It is a form of remuneration for gratuitous services beyond the

Research Project – It is a specialized study which gives interest to the researcher/s

BOR Board of Regents

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The University Research Council (URC)

1. It determines or recommends whenever appropriate policies, standards and rules

The composition of the URC by virtue of the administrative functions of the

1. The University President as Chairperson

However, upon approval of the BOR of the proposed revision of the

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The CNU-Journal of Higher Education (CNU-JHE) Editorial Board

The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB)

The CNU Institutional Review Board (CNUIRB) is designated to approve,

1. The CNUIRB is composed of five members to be designated by the university

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/ Center for

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CTE CAS CAS CN

Figure 1. Center for Research and Development (CRD)

The Center for Research and Development is tasked to do the following as

1. To establish research priority areas on the micro level in

The CRD shall adopt an inter-unit, inter-disciplinary, multifunctional and inter-

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The education research Specialists are expected to conduct researches

College Research Units and College Research Coordinators (CRC)

Each college is considered a research unit and is headed by a College Research

Each college research unit is directly supervised by the College Research

The College Research Coordinator (CRC) has a faculty teaching equivalent of a

The CRC’s are designated with the following tasks:

1. Serve as members of the University Research Council:

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The university’s researches are built on the principles of knowledge generation,

To concretize the research directions of the university, the University Research

1. Develop research areas and themes based on the Millennium Development

3. Establish a mentoring system to mold and guide budding and promising

4. Encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research endeavors.

1. Pedagogy and Educational Technology

The Research Agenda Formulation

The university formulates its agenda in a highly participatory process which

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The university research agenda is created, reviewed and/ or revised every 5

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

1. Program/curricular studies on higher education

1. Food safety and security

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1. Researches that are multidisciplinary are preferred over those

The Central Visayas Regional Development Research Agenda also served as

1. Population and Environment

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