Applied research
Investigator‑led academic or multidisciplinary research funded via CIFAR.
Definitions (3)
Applied research indicates investigator‑led academic or multidisciplinary projects funded through CIFAR under CAISI's applied stream, selected via competitive calls and steered by a scientific committee. This stream focuses on near‑term, practical risk reduction and development of tools, testbeds, and reproducible methods.
Research directed at applying AI methods to specific sectors or problems (e.g., healthcare, education, public administration), emphasising transfer to practice, validation in real‑world settings and uptake by SMEs and public bodies. The plan distinguishes applied research from foundational research and funds measures to accelerate technology transfer.
Research directed toward specific practical applications addressing identified challenges or opportunities—such as Filipino language processing, agriculture, disaster resilience, healthcare, and smart infrastructure—aimed at producing deployable solutions for national priorities.
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