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Research and Development Agenda (2006-2010)


Research and development is one of the four-fold functions of the Technological University of the Philippines as a state University of higher learning. In cognizance of the fact that the function is vital in the attainment of the University’s goals and objectives, the administration continuously spearheads the evolution of policies, guidelines, strategies, systems, etc. that shall institutionalize the implementation of research and development programs.

Initially, in 1989 the institutional R&D infrastructure was formally established. A few years later in 1995 a system of re-engineering was undertaken in order to make the R&D sector of the TUP more responsive to the challenges and opportunities offered by the increased national interest in research and development.

The academic and R&D sectors of the University formulated the medium-term research and development plan from which the annual planning framework can be drawn. The bases of the program/project prioritization are the identified national thrusts included in the National Science and Technology Plan (2002-2010), SUC Leveling and Normative Funding requirements, the directions set by the National Administration in the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan, and the CHED Guidelines for the Selection of SUC Proposals under “Umbrella Technology Commercialization Program”.

Research Thrusts
Conduct of Researches on S&T Priority Areas
  1. Design & Development of Cost-Effective Equipment and Processes in Support of the Enhancement/Modernization of Agro-Industrial Productivity
  2. Design & Development of Cost-Effective Technologies and Processes in Support of Industries and SMEs
  3. Research on Energy Independence, Efficiency, and Conservation
  4. Design & Development of Technologies for Microelectronics
  5. Design & Development of Cost-Effective Structures for Rural and Urban Areas
  6. Design & Development of New and Emerging Products on Materials Science and Engineering
  7. Strengthening Capabilities and Competitiveness in ICT
  8. Research on Biotechnology and Food Production
  9. Enhancement of Environmental Quality and Productive Utilization of Natural Resources
  10. Research on Manufacturing and Process Engineering

Promotion of Productivity and Competitiveness in HEIs
  1. Researches on Relevant and Related Areas in Social Sciences/Education/ Architecture/Arts
  2. Promotion of Quality, Relevance, and Responsiveness of Curricular Programs
  3. Development and Modernization of Instructional Materials
  4. Enhancement of the Employability of Graduates
  5. Conduct of Directed Researches on Related Areas

Enhancement of Research Capability and Management in the University
  1. Establishing Effective Management Scheme for R & D Programs/Projects/Activities
  2. Publication of Research Results in Recognized/Refereed National/International Journals or into Books and Monographs
  3. Presentation/Dissemination of Research Results to International/National Fora/Conferences
  4. Identification of Mature Technologies for Patenting and Commercialization
  5. Sustaining and Extending Linkages to Identified R&D Institutions/Centers
  6. Development of Policies, Guidelines and Procedures for Effective Research Management
  7. Development of Research Laboratories/Facilities/Centers