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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