Screening and Final Invitation Process

1. A researcher identified and invited by SEARCA to participate in the VRF Program will not go through the regular selection process.


2. Applicants of the VRF Program will go through the following screening process:
   
   
   1. First Screening – A Committee, chaired by the Manager of the Research and Development Department, shall undertake a preliminary evaluation of the applicants based on the preset criteria and make recommendations to the SEARCA Directorate for final approval.
   
   
   2. Final Selection - The Directorate shall evaluate the recommended applicant(s) based on the preset criteria and approve the appointment of the qualified participant(s).


3. Invited researchers will be identified by the Committee. Upon the approval of Directorate, an official invitation letter will be sent.

For further queries, email us at vrf_at_agri.searca.org