Call for Research Papers and Other Opportunities (Pinoy Style)

International Training Course on Research and Capacity Building on Collaborative Governance

2010-07-02T00:25:00.000-07:00

The La Salle Institute of Governance in partnership with the University of British Columbia's Centre for Human Settlements through the UBC-UN Habitat Exchange, and with the support from the DLSU-Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Zonal Research Center, is organizing an international training course entitled Research and Capacity Building on Collaborative Governance. This will be held on August 5, 2010, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at De La Salle University-Manila.

The course will enable the participants to achieve the following: (1) to understand the role of the university in delivering capacity building programs to various clients; (2) to determine how to establish research teams; (3) to see the need to integrate teaching, research and community service learning programs; (4) to learn how to conduct research and governance assessments; and (6) to realize the challenges in developing collaborative governance research partnerships.

Lectures will be delivered by resource speakers from the University of British Columbia (Canada), Florida State University (United States), and De La Salle University. Collaboration exercises and action planning activities to be facilitated through the use of interactive learning tools will be conducted. There will also be a sharing session on how to apply for research assistance and other grant opportunities from CHED.

For more inquiries about the training, please contact Ms. Jessa Pacheco at tel. no. +632 527-1248 or +632 524-4611 local 524 or email jessa.pacheco@dlsu.edu.ph.

Visayas Island Invention Contest and Exhibits (VIICE) 2010

2010-07-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Technology Application Promotion Institute (TAPI) will be holding the 2010 Visayas Cluster Invention Contest, otherwise known as the Visayas Island Invention Contest and Exhibits (VIICE) 2010. This year's VIICE is themed "Filipino Inventions and Innovations: The Way Forward" and will be hosted by DOST Regional Office VI on August 12-14, 2010 at Amigo Mall, Iloilo City.

The contest is open to all inventors, makers, designers, and creative researchers who are Filipino citizens residing in the Visayas. They are eligible to join in any of the six contest categories: (1) Invention Category (Tuklas Award); (2) Utility Model Category; (3) Industrial Design Category; (4) Creative Research Category (Likha Award); (5) Student Creative Research Category (Sibol Award) for High School; and (6) Student Creative Research Category (Sibol Award) for College.

For the VIICE 2010 rules and guidelines, you may contact the following telephone nos. (033) 320-0093 or 320-0907 and look for Ms. Lea A. Tabligan or Ms. Paula C. Huelar. You may also email dost6_ph@yahoo.com for more details.

The deadline of submission of entries is at 5:00 PM on July 16, 2010, at any of the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center nearest you.

IVETA-CPSC International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in TVET

2010-07-01T22:58:00.000-07:00

The Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician education (CPSC) with the International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) along with other partner organizations will hold its international conference on November 3-5, 2010 at Isla Ballroom in EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines.

The international conference will bring together TVET policy makers, senior administrators, decision makers, corporate CEOs, industry practitioners, professors/teachers, educators, representatives of NGOs, civil society, academic institutions, research bodies, media representatives and other similar organizations in the thematic/subject areas to exchange and share their experiences, research results, creative ideas, innovations and new initiatives about aspects of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and discuss practical models, frameworks and best practices including recommendations and solutions adopted.

For their call for papers, the CPSC organizing commitee requests interested participants to submit their 300-word abstracts electronically to email: iveta2010@cpsctech.org. The deadline of submission of abstracts is on May 25, 2010.

For more details, please visit the CPSC website through this link.

47th PSAS Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention

2010-04-22T01:14:00.000-07:00

The Philippine Society of Animal Science is inviting researchers to their 47th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention in the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City from October 20-22, 2010. The theme for this year's convention is "Refocusing Animal RD&E Towards the Changing Needs of the Industry".

Registrants can present their papers in any of the following: 1) Scientific Paper Sessions (through oral presentation), 2) Scientific Poster Sessions (through poster display) and 3) Special Session (through oral presentation). Competing and non-competing scientific papers will be classified according to one of the following categories: anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, breeding and genetics, medicine and surgery, production and processing, undergraduate thesis, biotechnology, diseases and diagnostics, and socio-economics.

Titles of papers/posters must be received by the Chair of the Scientific Paper and Poster Committee not later that June 30, 2010. Hard and soft copies of scientific paper or poster along with a completed application form must be received by the committee not later than August 16, 2010.

For more details, please click this link.

National Conference on Gender and Environment

2010-04-05T20:48:00.000-07:00

The Women Studies Association of the Philippines (WSAP) will hold its 8th WSAP National Conference with the theme "Gender, Environment and Development" at UP Visayas, Iloilo City, on April 8-10, 2010.

The major objective of the conference is to engage academicians, development workers, local government officials, and policymakers about the issues of Gender, Environment and Development.

A registration fee of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00) shall be charged inclusive of conference kit, six snacks and lunch.

For further information, please contact Dr. Zenaida Q. Reyes at 400-1185 or email at reyes.zenaida@yahoo.com or Dir. Ana Ebo or Ms. Becky Yusingco at (02) 536-8647 or email at feministana@yahoo.com. You may also check the UPV website at this link.

6th Asian Pacific Organization for Cell Biology Congress Call for Abstracts

2010-03-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

The congress, organized by the Philippine Society for Cell Biology and the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, will be on February 25-28, 2011 in Metro Manila, Philippines. The deadline for abstract submission is on November 2010.

For more information, you may contact:

Dr. Filipinas F. Natividad
Chair, Organizing Committee
Telephone: (632) 726-0467; (632) 727-5562
Telefax: (632) 726-0467
Email: ffnatividad@stluke.com.ph; filipinasfnatividad@yahoo.com

ISU's National Research and Development and Extension Symposium Call for Papers

2010-03-25T22:43:00.000-07:00

The Isabela State University has organized a national research and development and extension (RDE) symposium to be held at the Legacy Building, National Highway, Cauayan City, Isabela on May 20-21, 2010 with the theme "Promoting and Nourishing the Frontiers of Knowledge Through Research and Development and Extension."

The symposium particularly places emphasis on the quality of papers to be presented and particular encouragement is given to multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary research results and best practices/success stories along:

Education development and management and related social science disciplines underscoring emerging new technologies in the global information environment and the changing roles of teachers from mere source of information to producer of information and to enhance the role of students from passive information receivers to active knowledge accumulators;
Technology generation for economic development along the areas of agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, food safety and security, engineering and related disciplines;
Forestry, environment and natural resources, biodiversity conservation, climate change and global warming, and disaster risk management;
Biofuels and renewable and alternative energy;
Health and related disciplines; and
Good practices and success stories in RDE delivery systems.

The deadline of submission of the paper abstracts for evaluation by the Symposium Committee is on March 25, 2010. The abstract must be completely self-explanatory and it must include the rationale for conducting the study, objectives, methods used, results, conclusion and recommendations drawn based on the study. With a maximum length of 300 words, the abstract should be considered to be capable of "standing alone" and could also be published separately. If accepted for presentation by the committee, the full paper must be submitted on or before April 16, 2010.

The convention fee is set at Php3,500.00 inclusive of convention materials, field tour and related expenses. Airfare/transportation and lodging expenses are not included in the convention fee.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Edmundo C. Gumpal
VP for RDET
Isabela State University
Echague, Isabela
Telefax No.: (078) 672-0046
CP. No.: 09198278619
Email: ecgumpal@yahoo.com

or

Dr. Dante M. Aquino
Director, ISU-CHED ZRC
Isabela State University
Echague, Isabela
Telefax No.: (078) 672-0046
CP. No.: 09166289712
Email: dantemaquino@yahoo.com

CY 2010 Dr. Elvira O. Tan Memorial Awards for Outstanding Fisheries Publication

2010-03-11T00:54:00.000-08:00

The Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) is now accepting nominations for the CY 2010 Dr. Elvira O. Tan Memorial Awards for the Outstanding Fisheries Publications.

This is open to any Filipino fisheries scientist and researcher who has had a paper published either in a recognized foreign or local journal within the last five years prior to the date of the award. The paper should also not have been awarded previously.

Deadline for submission is on May 31, 2010. Awardees will be given cash prizes and plaques of recognition during the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week in July 2010.

For the detailed guidelines, please visit the PCAMRD website through this link.

Summer Training on Local Adaptation to Climate Change

2010-03-08T23:57:00.000-08:00

The University of the Philippines Baguio Social Science Research and Extension Institute (SSREI) cordially invites participants to their Summer Training on Local Adaptation to Climate Change. This training-workshop is designed for local government units, government line agencies, NGOs, the academic sector, and other institutions and agencies who recognize the need to confront the major challenge of our times and seek avenues of effective engagement in adapting to climate change. This training-workshop will be on April 26-30, 2010 at the College of Social Sciences Building, University of the Philippines Baguio.

The deadline for reservations is on April 8, 2010. The registration fee of Php 5,000 will cover training kit, electronic copy of climate change materials, snacks and heavy lunch for five days, and the use of computers and facilities. The participants are expected to make separate arrangements for accommodations or they can make reservations at UP Baguio Residence Hall with a fee of Php 150 per night. You may call Carmen Guiang or Ofelia Valencia at (074) 442-6178 or 09156550095.

You may make your reservations through email, fax or call (074) 442-2427:

Ferdinand Veridiano

SSREI Convenor, College of Social Sciences

University of the Philippines Baguio

Cellphone: 09287340646; 09055242142

Email: ssrei2008@yahoo.com

To ensure a permanent slot, deposit advanced registration fees at:

Development Bank of the Philippines

Account Name: UPCB Educational Foundation

Account Number: 0510-004420-030

Upon depositing, make a duplicate copy of your deposit slip. Call, text, or email your name and the time and place of your deposit to SSREI.

2011 Panasonic Scholarship

2010-03-08T00:16:00.000-08:00

The Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (PMPC) is now accepting applicants for the 2011 Panasonic Scholarship Program, a three year research and master study scholarship package in Japan from April 2011 to March 2014.

This is open to graduating or university graduate with distinguished academic records and must have completed at least 15 years of formal education. Application forms may be downloaded from the PMPC website. The deadline for submission of application together with the required documents is on or before April 30, 2010. These must be sent through courier or hand-carried to:

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp.

Panasonic Scholarship Office-Philippines

PMPC-Taytay Compound

Ortigas Avenue Ext.,

1920 Taytay Rizal

PAIR's International Conference on Research in Higher Education

2010-03-07T18:33:00.000-08:00

The Philippine Association of Institutions for Research (PAIR) will sponsor an International Conference on Research in Higher Education: Utilization, experiences and Designing at the UNESCO World Heritage of Vigan City on April 28-May 1, 2010.

For more information, please visit their website www.pair07.com.

39th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of PSM

2010-03-05T01:06:00.000-08:00

The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) will hold their 39th annual convention and scientific meeting on April 29-30, 2010 at The Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga, Camarines Sur. Papers on microbiology and biotechnology (basic, agricultural, aquatic, environmental, educational, food, industrial, medical and veterinary) are invited for oral or poster presentation.

For guidelines on the submission of papers for oral and poster presentation please download their brochure, instruction for preparation of technical papers, and pre-registration form. The deadline has been extended until March 15, 2010.

PSM is also accepting nominations for Outstanding Microbiologist, William L. Fernandez Excellence in Teaching and Service Awards. The convention is also open to companies for commercial exhibits.

Fulbright Scholarships for 2011-2012

2010-03-04T19:01:00.000-08:00

Fulbright Graduate Student Awards
Application period is from December 7, 2009 to March 26, 2010

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTA) Program
Application period is from December 7, 2009 to April 23, 2010

Fulbright-Philippine Agriculture Scholarship Program (FPASP) for Research Awards
Application period is from December 7, 2009 to April 23, 2010

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
Application period is from March 1 to June 4, 2010

Revised Guidelines for CHED Support for Paper Presentations in International Conferences

2010-03-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

In pursuant of CEB Resolution No. 092 Series of 2009, CHED has issued the Revised Guidelines for CHED Support for Paper Presentations in International Conferences. This grant is open to any Filipino national who is a full-time faculty or researcher/scientist working in a research unit of a higher education institution in the Philippines whose paper has been accepted for oral presentation in an international conference/seminar/workshop/forum provided that the paper has not been presented elsewhere.

For the guidelines, please click this link.

SEARCA Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture for School Year 2011-2012

2010-03-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological sciences, social sciences, economics and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental sciences, agro-industrial technology and engineering, biochemistry, and development management) for School Year 2011-2012. The scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies and not older than 35 years old.

The application requirements and forms may be downloaded from the SEARCA website at http://www.searca.org.

International Trade Events in Manila

2010-03-03T00:41:00.000-08:00

As published by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in the Philippine Star dated March 1, 2010:

51st Manila F.A.M.E. International
Design driven products/services, furniture, home furnishings, gifts, decors
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
April 22-25

Bio-Search
Health and Wellness
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
April 22-25

Art Manila
Paintings, commercial art, sculptures, antiques
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
April 22-25

Fashionation
Fashion accessories and garments
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
April 22-25

7th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines
Food (marine products, natural, herbal and organic food and food supplements
World Trade Center, Metro Manila
May 6-8

1st Philippine International Eco Show (PInES)
Environment-friendly products and services
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
August 26-28

Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees

2010-03-03T00:18:00.000-08:00

The three award categories under this search are the Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Dangal ng Bayan and CSC Pagasa. The deadline for submission of nominations is on April 30, 2010. The guidelines, nomination forms, memorandum circulars and flyers are posted in the Civil Service Commission's website. You may access it by clicking this link.

20th PHILARM National Convetion

2010-03-01T01:01:00.000-08:00

Philippine Association of Research Managers, Inc. (PHILARM) is now accepting papers for its 20th National Convention to be held on April 6-9, 2010 at the Aklan State University in Banga, Aklan. The theme of the 2010 convention is "PHILARM @ 20: Advancing Research Management for S&T Productivity and Sustainable Development."

For more information and details, please visit the PHILARM website: http://www.philarm.webs.com.

1st PASUC 6 Regional Research Symposium for Students

2010-03-01T00:23:00.000-08:00

This student research symposium basically aims to expose students to activities of real researchers, showcasing their scientific outputs and disseminating research information to the larger scientific community. The participants to this symposium are the graduating students for SY 2010 of the undergraduate level of member SUCs of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Region 6.

Students should email their research titles to Dr. Geronimo Gregorio (gerogregorio@yahoo.com) on or before March 6 and must submit four hard copies to the office of Dr. Lulu L. Loyola of the West Visayas State University on or before March 9, 2010.

The symposium will be in West Visayas State University, Lapaz, Iloilo City on March 12, 2010.

40th CSSP Anniversary and Annual Scientific Conference

2010-02-28T23:56:00.000-08:00

The Crop Science Society of the Philippines recognizes the importance of agricultural biodiversity since the country itself is a prime agricultural country, rich in biodiversity, Hence, the theme of the 40th Annual Scientific Conference is "Harnessing Genetic and Ecosystem Diversity for sustainable Agriculture". This grand scientific occasion will be held in Davao City on March 15-20, 2010 in cooperation with the Biodiversity International, Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Agricultural Research.

Researchers may submit all abstracts using the CSSP Abstract Form that you can download at http://www.cssp.org.ph and send as email attachment to Dr. Jessica D. Rey (cssp2010@gmail.com)

Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development

2010-02-28T23:45:00.000-08:00

The Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD) is the official journal of the South East Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). It is an international, refereed journal, which provides information and analysis on topics within the broad scope of agriculture and development. AJAD welcomes articles resulting from empirical, policy-oriented, or institutional development studies, as well as articles on perspectives on agriculture and development, and trade issues.

The guidelines for submission of articles is on this link.

International Conference on Forestry Education and Research for the Asia Pacific Region

2010-02-28T23:13:00.000-08:00

The University of the Philippines Los Baños-College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) is organizing the International Conference on Forestry Education and Research for the Asia-Pacific Region with the theme "forestry education and research...responding to changing needs". The conference will be held on November 23-25, 2010 in Manila, Philippines with the following topics: marketing the forestry profession; evolving forestry education models; continuing forestry education; current developments in forestry research; forestry education and research interface; collaboration for forestry education and research; institutional barriers to forestry education and research.

Deadline for abstract submission is on May 31, 2010. For more information please follow this link.

International Symposium on Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountainous Regions of Southeast Asia

2010-02-28T22:28:00.001-08:00

The Uplands Program, Hohenheim University and Hanoi University of Agriculture are organizing the International Symposium on Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountain Regions of Southeast Asia on July 21-23, 2010 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This symposium will bring together scholars and practitioners so that they can share innovative methods of studying upland development; present multidisciplinary and integrated research outcomes; and discuss successful policy measures and development approaches which focus on balanced resource use, natural resource conservation, and poverty reduction.

The symposium will revolve around three themes, namely: integrating resource use and conservation; innovation development; and innovation adoption, acceptance and impact. deadline for abstract submission is on March 1, 2010. For details, please visit this link.

ARSA's 4th International Conference

2010-02-28T22:21:00.000-08:00

Asian Rural Sociology Association (ARSA) will hold their 4th International Conference on September 6-10, 2010 in Legazpi City, Philippines, with the theme "The Multidimensionality of Economy, Energy and Environmental Crises and their Implications for Rural Livelihoods." The organizers are inviting abstracts for paper and poster presentations. Deadline for abstract submission is on March 31, 2010. For more information you may click this link.