The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension is now accepting research proposals for funding under the UPLB Basic Research Program (UPLB BRP) for 2026 implementation.

The proposals must fall under one of the five UPLB AGORA focus areas: (1) Food Security and Sovereignty; (2) Resiliency and Sustainability; (3) Future Communities and Institutions; (4) One Health; and (5) Social Justice and Cultural Flourishing.

The UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs has announced the call for applications to the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Program (EIDR) Cycle 10.

The EIDR supports innovative research/creative work projects that address pressing global challenges while contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Please note that all proposals shall be subjected to technical and administrative review by OVCRE prior to submission to OVPAA. The new deadline for submission of proposals to OVCRE is November 30.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension is now accepting research proposals for funding under the UPLB Basic Research Program (UPLB BRP) for 2025 implementation.

The proposals must fall under one of the five UPLB AGORA focus areas: (1) Food Security and Sovereignty; (2) Resiliency and Sustainability; (3) Future Communities and Institutions; (4) One Health; and (5) Social Justice and Cultural Flourishing.

The guidelines and proposal template were revised (Annexes A and B) to strengthen the implementation of the UPLB BRP.

In line with the strategies and objectives of the Department of Agriculture to boost farm productivity and minimize production and postproduction costs, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research sets their thrust and priorities for the Call for Proposals (2025 funding).

To facilitate timely endorsement of proposals to the funding agency, UPLB researchers are required to submit documents (with document ID) endorsed through channels to OVCRE on or before 18 March 2024.

The University recognizes the significant contribution of its employees in pursuing programs and projects toward our collective vision of becoming a future-proof research university. However, it is essential to acknowledge that each member of our personnel possesses unique appointments and responsibilities, which may result in varying degrees of official involvement and appointment in research and extension programs and projects.

In line with this, the University releases this memo regarding the program/project appointments of UPLB personnel for UP System- and externally-funded R&E programs and projects.

UPLBFI-implemented and core-funded projects and studies under the UPLB Basic Research Program are not covered by these guidelines.

This memo supersedes OC Memo No. 066, s.2019: Research Implementation in Relation to Retirement issued on June 18, 2019. This memo took effect on July 24, 2023.