Funding for research and research training and its effects on research activity: The case of the Philippines

Abstract

Philippine universities are at a critical stage in their efforts to enhance research and improve research training. The government, through the Commission on Higher Education, is exploring ways to involve universities in capacity building while universities are developing ways to be recognised in research internationally. However, government and university initiatives require funding if they are to be successfully managed and sustained. This makes funding for research and research training an important area to investigate. This paper discusses the provision of funding for research and research training in the Philippines and the challenges it presents to higher education, and the likely impl..