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International RDE Management Congress and National Convention

This is organized annually or biennially by the Association for its members and other interested research, development and extension managers. Its highlights are the RDE Management paper presentations and Best RDE Management paper and poster selection, the presentation of National PHILARM Awards to deserving PHILARM individual and institutional members, and the annual general membership meeting.

RDE Management Training

Regular or customized RDE Management courses are developed and offered to interested research managers, personnel, and institutions here and abroad.

Regional RDE Management Seminar

Seminars involve presentation of three or more RDE Management papers to research managers/personnel and may be conducted at the institutional, regional, national or international levels.

National Research Management Training (NRMT)

The National Research Management Training (NRMT) aims to establish a shared benchmark and understanding of effective research, development, and extension (RDE) management practices across institutions. The training is designed to strengthen the competencies of participants by providing insights into core principles, emerging issues, practical tools, and best practices essential to effective research management.

Specific topics covered in the NRMT are identified based on current challenges, relevant fields of study, and recent RDE innovations that need to be enhanced through training. This ensures that participants gain knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to their work and institutional contexts.

Through this initiative, PHILARM seeks to empower RDE managers and research organizations by offering strategic perspectives that support informed decision-making, organizational efficiency, and sustainable research operations. The training also emphasizes innovation, evidence-based management, resource optimization, and effective communication to advance institutional research goals.

The NRMT is open to PHILARM members and non-members, welcoming all RDE managers, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to strengthening research management systems and improving research outcomes in their institutions.