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.