RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM

Title
Abstract
(150-300 word summary of the Research)

Department Agenda
Total Cost
Duration
Start Date
Research Team
Faculty Name

End Date
Role
Principal
Researcher

Department

Deloading

Supported By:

(Name of Director)
Director of

Rosanna T. Adao
Senior Director for Computer Studies
(For ITE Research only)

Engr.Remelita H. Avenido
Senior Director for Engineering/
Quality Assurance Office Director

Dr. May Rose C. Imperial

Senior Director for Academic Services

Approved By:

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Benson T. Tan
Executive Director
Title:
1.

Background of the Study

The background explains the reasons for conducting the research. This should include
preliminary literature review and the significance of the study.

2.

Objectives
This section states the problem to be addressed and the thesis of the study, its intended users and
beneficiaries and its measurement of success.
e.g. We will develop a test kit that can determine ebola infection within 3 hours from testing

3.

Scope and Limitation

The specific area of investigation, as well as the areas the study will not cover and address should
be indicated here.

4.

Research Methods/ Methodology

This includes the data that need to be gathered, the method for obtaining data, and the
measurement and analytical tools to obtain and analyze the data.

5.

Expected Outcomes
This includes the benefits to the school, development of associate competency, and target number
of publications. Examples of expected outcomes are provided below.
a. Reduction of amount of time used by associates to prepare and format exams and ...
b. Improvement of licensure examination results since the results will ...
c. Reduction of pollution due to the use of ...
d. Cost savings due to the increased efficiency....
e. Possible publication of two (2) papers in international journals and oral or poster
presentation in ICEP 2016 Conference.
f.

6.

Possible filing of one (1) patent in the field of ....

Workplan

6.1.

Projected Start and End Date

The proposed project start date is _____and is expected to be completed within _ months.

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6.2.

Workplan (Based on Term Activities) (example provided below)

Term 1 SY 2015-2016

WEEKS
10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

Procurement of materials
Software development
Assembly of prototype 1
Test 1. Effect of Parameter
1
Test 2. Effect of Parameter
2
Status Report
Term 2 SY 2015-2016

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Weeks
26
27

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

Test 3. Effect of Parameter

3
Assembly of prototype 2
Optimization and
Field Testing 1
Status Report
Term 3 SY 2015-2016

Weeks
44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

Field Testing 2
Status report
Final report

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6.3.

Milestones and Deliverables (example provided below)

Milestone
Procurement of materials

Software development
Assembly of prototype 1
Test 1. Effect of Parameter 1
Test 2. Effect of Parameter 2
Test 3. Effect of Parameter 3
Assembly of prototype 2
Optimization and
Field Testing 1
Field Testing 2
Status report
Final report
Journal Publication
Results dissemination (Seminar)

Deliverable
(include here all reports that will be submitted,
developed methods, final products, etc.)
Update in status report
Software code
Test demonstration
Results update in status report
Results update in status report
Results update in status report
Test demonstration
Installed equipment at designated location,
Results update in status report
Results update in status report
Submission every 15th of the month from start of
project date
Submission of final report, including data and
final working field tested equipment
Submission of at least 1 paper to international
journal and local journal
Presentation in at least 1 conference or symposia

7. Project Cost

7.1.

Project Expenses (Attach Estimated Cost Appendix 1)

Manpower

Cost
(include all manpower to be
paid except salary of
associates)

Cost (FEU)

Equipment
Consumables
Office Supplies
Transportation
Miscellaneous
Total Cost
Grand Total

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7.2.

Cost Phasing (Summarize Cost per term, insert additional rows if necessary)
Term 1
Materials and
Consumables
Office Consumables
Transportation
Miscellaneous
Total
Grand Total

8.

SY 2015 - 2016
Term 2

Term 3

PHP

References (use IEEE referencing style)

[1] N. Author, A Sample Reference, 3rd ed., vol. 2. Manila: Manila, 1892, pp.6873.
[2] F. M. Last and F. N. Author, A Sample Reference, in Research, vol. III, H. G. Grange and
H. Granger, Eds. London: Academic, 1963, pp. 271350.

9.

Project Team
Principal Researcher/Department:
Team Members/Department:

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