Analyzing the Relationship between Research Budget Allocation and Research Output Productivity in a Private Higher Education Institution

This study analyzed the relationship between research budget allocation and research output productivity among full-time collegiate faculty members at San Pablo Colleges, a private higher education institution in the Philippines. Guided by the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, the research investigated how financial support influences faculty research activities and output. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, utilizing total enumeration of all 60 full-time collegiate faculty members, with responses successfully obtained from 51 individuals. Data were collected via a researcher-made survey questionnaire with sections on demographics, research engagement status, perceived institutional support for research budget allocation, and research output productivity. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were used for data analysis. Key findings revealed no statistically significant association between research output productivity and demographic factors such as sex (p = 0.590), college affiliation (p = 0.657), age group (p = 0.811), or years in teaching (p = 0.079). However, a strong positive and statistically significant relationship was found between faculty perceptions of research budget allocation and their level of research output productivity (r = 0.744, p < 0.001). This strong correlation indicates that improved perceptions of budgetary support are linked to higher self-reported research productivity, underscoring the critical role of faculty perception in shaping scholarly performance. The study concludes that while demographic characteristics do not significantly influence productivity, strategic budget allocation and transparent communication are vital catalysts for scholarly output. Recommendations include enhancing budget accessibility, streamlining disbursement processes, and leveraging positive perceptions to reinforce research value.