International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 185-188 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Common Problems in Research and Development Programs among Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Download PDF Francisco P. Daez, PhD and Kristoffer Urbano Abstract: The major concern of this study is to determine the strengths, weaknesses and common problems in Research and Development Program of the three higher education institutions in region III Philippines during the school year 2021-2022, to serve as input to research productivity enhancement program. The respondents of the study consisted of program implementers such as the research directors, research coordinators, and faculty researchers of the institutions. Qualitative approach through interviews were utilized. Data were processed using code and themes procedures. Findings suggest that the limited appropriation of budget would mean that there is still a need to study the research budget. But it is noted that the majority of the higher education faculty of the aforementioned institutions have recognized the value of scholarship as shown in their interest in doing research.