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Office of the Vice President for Research, Development and Extension

University Research Center

About

Supporting Research Across CPU

The University Research Center (URC) is the official arm of the University to carry out the second function of the University being a Higher Education Institution (HEI) – that is Research. CPU desires an interdependent approach of the three functions of Higher Education Institutions – Instruction, Research and Extension – and to make these programs responsive to the social, cultural, economic, and developmental needs of the country at local, regional and national levels.

The URC facilitates linkages between researchers, external funding agencies, and partner institutions to advance the university's research agenda. For more detailed information about the URC's current programs and services, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE).

URC

Hub

OVPRDE

Unit

5

Programs

Key Information

About This Center

Type of Facility

University Research Support Center

Affiliated Unit

Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE)

What We Do

Programs and Services

01

Institutional Research

The Internal Research Program (IRP) provides faculty and staff with research opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, enabling them to obtain funds and receive a cash research bonus equivalent to one month basic pay. Projects may be basic or applied.

02

Externally Funded Research

URC coordinates externally funded research activities including university-endorsed projects, researches contracted by external organizations, and projects channeled through CPU Research Centers. Mechanisms to facilitate faculty involvement are also provided.

03

Research Dissemination

URC serves as a clearinghouse of research information, spearheads the annual University Research Symposium (URS), publishes the CPU Research Newsletter and Research Journal, and maintains a web page featuring URC activities and accomplishments.

04

Research Education & Implementation Assistance

The center sponsors seminars and workshops on proposal preparation, data processing, and report writing at least once a year. Technical assistance is also extended to faculty researchers and to other academic institutions and organizations.

05

Policy Formulation and Implementation

URC assists in the formulation, review, and amendment of research guidelines and policies governing the University, and ensures uniform implementation of policies across all colleges and units.

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Coordinating Office

Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE)

Note

Contact OVPRDE for full details on URC programs and services

Contact Details

033-3291971 local 2109; urc.cpu.edu.ph

Learn More

Visit the URC Website

Explore research programs, resources, and initiatives at the University Research Center.

urc.cpu.edu.ph

OVPRDE

Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension at Central Philippine University

Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines

Connect With Us

ovprde@cpu.edu.ph
(033) 329 1971 Local 3295

Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension

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