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DOST Policy in Evaluating Science Funding y g gand the Quality of Science
ENGR ROBERT O DIZONENGR. ROBERT O. DIZON Assistant Secretary, DOST
Taguig City, Manila, Philippines
DOST MANDATE
To provide central direction, leadership and p , pcoordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.p p
Office of the SecretaryUndersecretary for Undersecretary for U d t f
Assistant Secretary for Assistant Secretary for
Assistant Secretary for
Undersecretary for
S & T Services
Undersecretary for Research & Development
Undersecretary for Regional Operations
for Finance, Admin & Legal Affairs
Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer
Strategic Plans & Programs
3 Sectoral Councils 2 Collegial Bodies
7 R&D Institutes 8 Service Institutes
16 Regional Offices
79 Provincial S&T Centers
VISION
To be an excellent provider of new knowledgeand useful innovations, competent humanresources and quality S&T services that uplift
fthe socio-economic well being of the Filipinopeople and ensure sustainability for future
igenerations.
DOST 5 - POINT PRIORITY PROGRAMS
DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING NATIONAL PROBLEMS
DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES TO CREATE GROWTH IN THE COUNTRYSIDEGROWTH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
HARNESSING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESSINDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS
USING S&T TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICESSOCIAL SERVICES
HARNESSING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO BOOST NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
R&D PRIORITY AGENDA 1 A i lt d F d1. Agriculture and Food 2. Disaster Mitigation and Management3 E i t d N t l R3. Environment and Natural Resources 4. Health and Health Products 5 M f t i5. Manufacturing6. Biotechnology 7 El t i7. Electronics 8. Energy 9 Information & Comm nication Technolog9. Information & Communication Technology10.Nanotechnology
Ensuring Quality of Science1. Promotion of highly competent scientists in
R&D InstitutesR&D Institutes2. Access to international publications3. Promotion of international collaboration3. Promotion of international collaboration4. Promotion of University cooperation5. Levelling up of world-class laboratory centers5 e e g up o o d c ass abo ato y ce te s6. Reinvigorating the Brain Gain Initiatives of the
Government7. Campaign for higher research funds to meet
United Nations-prescribed standardsp
Ensuring Quality of Science1. Promotion of highly competent scientists in
R&D InstitutesR&D Institutes- Intensify Human Resource Development
through various scholarship programsthrough various scholarship programs
• Accelerated Science & Technology Human gyResource Development (ASTHRDP)
• DOST-JSPS RONPAKU ProgramMECO TECO S d i h S h l hi P• MECO-TECO Sandwich Scholarship Program
Ensuring Quality of Science2. Access to international publications
- Gain access to research informationGain access to research information- Contribute to the application of scientific
discoverydiscovery
• Philippine eLib – a collaborative project that aims to pp p jprovide for the information needs of various sectors of society in a convenient, affordable, and efficient
f d liway of delivery.
Ensuring Quality of Science3. Promotion of international collaboration
- Enhance domestic scientific capabilitiesEnhance domestic scientific capabilities thru exchange of knowledge/experience
- Provide access to scientific facilities thatProvide access to scientific facilities that may not be available locally
- Provide access to foreign sources of o de access to o e g sou ces ofunding
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Asian Core Program
• Asia-Africa (AA) Science Platform Program
Ensuring Quality of Science4. Promotion of University cooperation
- Prospect of exploring new research areasProspect of exploring new research areas- Produce skilled and experienced
manpowermanpower- Open new avenues of collaboration
• Core University Program (CUP) – provide a framework for international cooperative research
Ensuring Quality of Science5. Levelling up of world-class laboratory centers
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipmentState of the art facilities and equipment- Strong basic research component- Highly qualified leadership and technicalHighly qualified leadership and technical
staff- Close relations with users or clientsC ose e at o s t use s o c e ts
• Advanced Device Materials Testing Laboratory g y(ADMATEL)
• National Science ComplexC ti i t f RDI l b t i• Continuous improvement of RDI laboratories
Ensuring Quality of Science6. Reinvigorating the Brain Gain Initiatives of the
GovernmentGovernment
• Balik Scientist Programg• Alay-Dunong Program• Exchange Visitor Program (EVP)
Ensuring Quality of Science7. Campaign for higher research funds to meet
United Nations-prescribed standardsUnited Nations prescribed standards
Closer coordination with the Executive and Legislative gbranches of government to highlight the importance of a bigger budget for S&T
Research Proposals Evaluation Criteria1. Capacity of the Proponent – competence to
undertake the project based on experience,undertake the project based on experience, training, and track record.
2. Scientific Merit – commitment to create new2. Scientific Merit commitment to create new knowledge or innovatively apply existing ones.
3. Feasibility – tenability of the undertaking both 3 eas b ty te ab ty o t e u de ta g botfinancially and technically.
4. Implementation Strategy – efficiency of design, p gy y g ,methodology, or strategy in project implementation to attain objectives.p j
Research Proposals Evaluation Criteria5. Socio-economic Impact – potential to provide
employment, increase income, generateemployment, increase income, generate foreign exchange savings, or address any current national problem.current national problem.
6. Environmental impact – project should not have any adverse effect to the environment.a e a y ad e se e ect to t e e o e t
7. Timeframe – project duration should be within reasonable time limits.
8. Adopters – identification of potential adopters or co-funders of the developed technology.p gy
Research Proposals Evaluation Criteria9. Utilization Plans – inclusion of plans on how
the results will be utilized by the target end-the results will be utilized by the target endusers.
10.Institution Capacity – commitment to upgrade10.Institution Capacity commitment to upgrade S&T facilities and database infrastructures.
11.Cultural Sensitivity – adaptability of the project Cu tu a Se s t ty adaptab ty o t e p ojectto Philippine culture and tradition.
Creativity, Innovation, & Coordination1. Presidential Coordinating Council for
Research and Development (PCCRD) – toResearch and Development (PCCRD) to ensure coordinated R&D endeavors
• Serves as a consensus-building body on national R&D priorities to which government R&D budget allocation will be directed;
• Institutes measures to improve the monitoring and evaluation of R&D results;evaluation of R&D results;
• Reviews and recommends policies to encourage private R&D as well as international R&D funding.private R&D as well as international R&D funding.
Creativity, Innovation, & Coordination2. Filipinnovation – to encourage technological
creativity and innovation.creativity and innovation.
• Generate a competitive and multidisciplinary p p yworkforce for value-added and knowledge-based services that meet global standards;G t titi l l fi d i b b• Generate competitive local firms driven by or borne out of constant innovations;
• Institute public policy environment that ensuresInstitute public policy environment that ensures continuous innovation.
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