Relationships

Relationships within the research organization structure are envisioned to be flexible rather than structured. These will be guided by general premises but which, operationally can have a variety of scenarios.

*A researcher in UP Manila may be initiated through the following:

A.Institute
B.Study Group
C.Program
D.Personal Agenda

Scenarios

A) Institutes/Programs prepare a research agenda and prioritize problem solution which will provide the maximum impact towards improving the health status of the country and/or gain international stature/competitiveness for the Philippines. They then solicit/commission research project proposals from the study groups/researchers pool for research proposals. Acceptable are supported via:

  • UPM Research Fund
  • Institute/ Program-sourced fund

B) A researcher affiliated with a study group. He participates in the formulation of the study group's research agenda. As a study group member, he is assigned to pursue a component of the agenda. He then generates a research project proposal and sources funding for the project via various options.

  • Institute/ Program funding
  • College funding
  • Study Group
  • Personally sourced funding

C)A researcher prepares a research proposal based on a personal research agenda. He/she personally sources financial support for the project from outside UP Manila. The project is registered with ORS, thereby making it an official UP Manila entitled to:

  • Credit as a personal service accomplishment
  • Possible credit loading
  • Use of UPM research facilities
  • Use of UPM Development Foundation (UPMDF) for financial/administrative management

Premises

  • The researchers are the critical factors in research effectiveness
  • The study groups, which are problem directed, shall provide the directional framework to attain impact of a research program
  • The Institutes/Programs, which are mission-oriented, shall provide the continuity and directional framework to make an impact on the health status of the country and/or gain international stature/competitiveness for the Philippines.