The Capacity Building Program on Unlocking Research Grants: Strategies for Winning Local and International Funding is a targeted professional development initiative designed to strengthen researchers’ competencies in identifying, preparing, and securing competitive research funding. The program equips participants with practical knowledge of funding landscapes, proposal development, and strategic alignment with donor priorities, enabling them to enhance the quality and success rate of their grant applications at both local and international levels.
Dr. Guillen, is a certified marketing professional, educator, and researcher with extensive experience and expertise in marketing, consumer behavior, and omnichannel strategies. He is the Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Lasallian Mission at the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business, De La Salle University Manila, where he pioneered the Marketing and Advertising Research Sub-Center (MARS). Additionally, he holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at NARRA Marketing Consultancy.
His academic titles include the prestigious Procter and Gamble Philippines Chair in Marketing, Joseph Henry Ng Chair in Entrepreneurial Management, the Claude M. Wilson Academic Chair in Marketing and Management, and the J. Romero and Associates Academic Chair in Advertising.
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