Partners & Sponsors
PIIR works with universities, development organizations, and the private sector to fund independent research. Editorial independence is guaranteed.
Editorial Independence Statement
PIIR maintains absolute editorial independence from all funding sources. No sponsor, partner, grant provider, or corporate entity has influence over research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or publication decisions. This principle is non-negotiable and applies to all partnership arrangements without exception.
Sponsors may receive early access to data, but never editorial input. All governance rules ensuring this firewall are published and enforceable. Any violation of editorial independence will be disclosed publicly.
Partnership Opportunities
University Research Partnerships
PIIR partners with Philippine and international universities for field operations, methodological review, and joint research publication. University research assistants serve as trained field surveyors, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale survey research.
Target institutions
- UP Diliman - School of Statistics, Political Science
- Ateneo de Manila University - Economics, Social Sciences
- De La Salle University - Economics, Social Development
- University of Santo Tomas - Statistics, Social Research
- International universities with Philippine research programs
Corporate Module Sponsorship
Companies can sponsor specific research modules relevant to their sector. Sponsors receive early data access but have zero editorial influence over research design, findings, or publication.
What sponsors receive
- Early access to data (before public release)
- Custom data cuts relevant to their sector
- Brand acknowledgment in sponsored module publications
- Invitation to findings presentation events
Development & Grant Partners
International development organizations and foundations can fund specific research areas aligned with their development priorities. PIIR's research agenda is particularly relevant to organizations working on governance, water/sanitation, digital inclusion, and economic development.
Relevant organizations
- UNICEF Philippines (WASH research)
- USAID / BEACON (governance, digital)
- EU Delegations (survey methodology)
- Asian Development Bank (digital, economic)
- World Bank (data capacity building)
- Dutch government (water management priority)
Data Licensing
Premium data services for organizations requiring custom analysis, high-volume API access, or tailored data products. All published data remains freely accessible under open data principles.
Premium services
- Custom cross-tabulations and analysis
- Sector-specific data reports
- Unlimited API access
- Pre-publication data access
- Dedicated research support
Current Partners
PIIR is currently in the founding phase. We are actively seeking university research partners, grant funding, and initial corporate sponsors. If your organization is interested in supporting independent Philippine research, we would welcome a conversation.
Interested in Partnering with PIIR?
We are open to conversations with universities, development organizations, foundations, and companies aligned with our mission.