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TITLE OF ACTIVITY: LBC-PRMSU-NRCP Research Proposal Writing Workshop

and Outreach Activity

PROPONENTS: Livestock Biotechnology Center, Department of Agriculture,

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

TARGET GROUPS: Researchers and Faculty members

VENUE AND TARGET DATE: President Ramon Magsaysay State University – San
Marcelino Campus, June 12-14, 2019

IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES: Department of Agriculture-Livestock Biotechnology Center,

President Ramon Magsaysay State University and DOST-
National Research Council of the Philippines Division XIII

EXPECTED OUTPUT: Written proposals on livestock biotechnology ready for

submission in accordance to the thematic areas of DA-
Biotechnology Program

BUDGET: Php 119,200.00

Rationale, Overview and Objectives of the Activity

The DA-Biotechnology Program and other research funding agencies encourage submission
of research proposals on Applied Biotechnology Research. This proposal writing workshop aims to
strengthen the writing capacity of researchers throughout the Philippines in coming up with quality
and relevant full research proposals on livestock biotechnology ready for submission to the DA-
Biotechnology Program for possible funding.

This proposal writing workshop aims to enable selected biotechnology researchers on

preparing relevant research proposals on livestock biotechnology in line with the DA- Biotechnology
Program's Call for Proposals. One of the objectives of the Livestock Biotechnology Center is to
coordinate with universities to organize and host conduct of research proposal writing workshop,
conduct research proposal critiquing, and promote submission of livestock project proposals that are
aligned with Livestock Biotechnology RDE to SUCs. In addition, this writing workshop aims to find
possible biotechnology experts to expand the existing pool of the Program.

OBJECTIVE:

The workshop is designed to assist researchers, scientists and academe in state colleges and
universities, government agencies, local government units and research institutions in Zambales and
adjacent provinces from different scientific fields of expertise in coming up with well-written full
research proposals on livestock biotechnology ready for submission to DA-Biotechnology Program
and other funding agencies.

MECHANICS
 Each workshop will be held for three days including travel time. It is composed of a two-day
workshop with lectures and research proposal writing.
 Each workshop is intended to accommodate a maximum of thirty (30) participants.
 The participants shall come from the fields of veterinary medicine, animal science, biology
and related fields.
 Each workshop will consist of lectures, writing and presentations of research proposals by
participants. Participants will be assisted by experienced mentors.

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 At the end of the workshop, the participant is expected to produce a well-written capsule or
full research proposal ready for possible funding under the DA-Biotechnology Program or
other funding agencies.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Workshop participants must:

 be able and enthusiastic to write

 have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
 bring a personal laptop computer/netbook during the workshop
 bring a draft research proposal on livestock biotechnology
 come up with a full research proposal

ACTIVITY PLAN:
Day 1 Tue (June 11, 2019) Trip to President Ramon Magsaysay State University
Day 2 Wed (June 12, 2019) Outreach Program (Charged to NRCP)
Day 3 Thu (June 13, 2019) Workshop on Research Proposal Preparation
Day 4 Fri (June 14, 2019) Workshop (continuation); Presentation of Research Proposals;
Closing ceremonies
Day 5 Sat (June 15, 2019) Departure of organizers and resource person

Schedule of Activities:

Wednesday – June 12, 2019 NRCP Outreach Activity

1. Time
8:00 – 12:00 Seminar on Livestock Raising
(Resource Person to be identified)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-5:00 Deworming and Vaccination Activities

Thursday - June 13, 2019 WRITESHOP PROPER

2. Tim
e
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 9:00 Opening Ceremonies
Invocation
3. National Anthem
AV Production- Livestock Biotechnology

4. Welcoming Address
Dr. Cornelio N. Garcia
President, President Ramon Magsaysay State University

5. Opening Remarks
6. Dr. Elizabeth N. Farin
Vice-President for Research, Extension and Training, President Ramon
Magsaysay State University
7.
8. Group Photo
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9:01 – 9:30 Livestock Biotechnology Center-DA as a Research Funding Agency
Dr. Claro N. Mingala
9:31 – 9:45 Break
9:46 – 10:00 Appreciating Research and Looking at the Bigger Picture
Basic Management Skills of a Researcher
Dr. Gemerlyn G. Garcia
12:01 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:01 – 3:00 Mentoring Students and Fellow Researchers and Faculty
Searching for Funds and Increasing Chances of Approval
Dr. Gemerlyn G. Garcia

3:00 – 3:30 The Research Team and Professional Networking

Basic Research and Project Management
Ms. Mary Rose DL. Uy
3:31 – 3:45 Break
3:46 – 4:30 Understanding the Needs of Researchers: The Career Ahead
Dr. Gabriel Alexis SP. Tubalinal
4:31-5:00 Open Forum

Friday – June 14, 2019

9. Time
8:00 – 4:00 Presentation of Capsule Research Proposals by Workshop Participants
Postworkshop evaluation
Closing Ceremonies
Awarding of Certificates
Resource Persons
Dr. Gemerlyn G. Garcia
Dr. Claro N. Mingala
(Resource speaker to be identified)
4:00-5:00 Closing Ceremonies

Jehan F. Nayga / John Louie P. Baligad

Master of Ceremonies

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BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS:
(Rates are based on DOST Memorandum Circular No.001)

Projected Expenses    
Van Rental/ Transportation Php 10,000.00 x 2 trips 20,000.00
Allowance of resource speakers
Honoraria of 3 training resource  Php 1,400 x 6 hrs. x 3 speakers 25,200.00
persons (Lecture (@1400/hr )

LCD projector/sound system c/o PRMSU and LBC -

Representation Expenses Php 500 x 20 pax (organizer and PRMSU staff) 10,000.00
(welcome dinner)
Accommodation for speakers Php 2,000.00 x 2 nights x 6 speakers -
(charged to PRMSU)
Training Kits Php 100.00 x 45 participants 4,500.00
Meals Lunch 49,500.00
Php 300.00 x 2 days x 45 pax (organizer and
participants)

Snacks (AM-PM)
Php 250.00 x 2 days x 45

Training Hall   -
Outreach Program (c/o NRCP) -
Contingency   10,000.00
  Grand Total 119,200.00

Prepared by:

DR. CLARO N. MINGALA

Chief
Livestock Biotechnology Center

Approved by:

DR. ARNEL N. DEL BARRIO

Executive Director III