RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project Concept Paper
Please select the type of Fellowship you are applying for:
Research Fellowship Junior Research Fellowship Senior Research Fellowship
Thesis/Dissertation Fellowship BS MS PhD
PROJECT CONCEPT Project Name:
Proponent(s):
Indicate your name as project leader and project team members with their respective field of specialization and affiliation.
Project Rationale and Objectives:
This shall provide background/condition/importance of conducting the study and specifically state the objectives of the proposed study. This should also explain how the project is directly linked to the institute’s vision of achieving a “rice-secure” Philippines. It should be linked to at least one (1) of the 7 major R4D strategic outcomes: (1) Increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, and profitability of rice farming in a sustainable manner; (2) Improved rice trade through efficient postproduction, better product quality, and reliable supply and distribution system;
(3) Enhanced value, availability, and utilization of rice, diversified rice-based farming products, and by-products for better quality, safety, health, nutrition, and income; (4) a science-based and supportive rice policy environment; (5) Advanced rice science and technology as continuing sources of growth; (6) Enhanced partnerships and knowledge management for rice research for development (R4D); and (7) Strengthened institutional capability of PhilRice.
Expected Outcomes:
This shall clearly identify which concrete and immediate outputs that will be produced in order to address rice-related issues.
Planned Activities to Achieve Outcome:
This shall identify what specific activities the study shall undertake to achieve expected outcomes and their respective timelines. This should also include the proposed duration (no. of months) of the project and the schedule of the activities to be undertaken.
Impact:
This should answer if the expected output is adopted or utilized, what will be the effect to target clients, and should briefly describe the expected social, environmental, and economic impact of the project.
Research Fellowship Program Project Concept Paper Form Rev 00 Effectivity Date: 7 May 2012
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project Concept Paper
Estimated Budget:
The budget should include a preliminary estimate of the project cost using two funding scenarios – barest minimum and optimal/ideal – and should include planned funding and financial support from all sources including PhilRice.
Research Fellowship Program Project Concept Paper Form Rev 00 Effectivity Date: 7 May 2012
