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UST was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to host a Zonal Research Center (ZRC) for the National Capital Region in April 2010 for a period of one year. In December 2011, UST was named as one of the member institutions of the Philippine Higher Education Research Network (PHERNET).

UST research projects receive grants from various external local and international agencies such as:

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Department of Botany, Natural Museum Stuttgart, Germany
International Union of Immunological Societies
Bio-Asia France
International Federation of Catholic Universities Center for Coordination of Research (IFCU-CCR)
Global Development Network (GDN)
Asian and Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB)
National Research Council of the Philippines
Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD)
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies Research and Development (PCIEETRD)
DOST- Science Education Institute (SEI)
Philippine Council for Health Research & Development (PCHRD)
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Philippine Higher Education Research Network (PHERNET).
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Research Centers and Areas

Culture, Arts, and the Humanities

Architectural Studies
Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Design Studies
Historical Studies
Literary and Cultural Studies
Music
Philosophical Studies

Health Research and Movement Science

Evidence-based Health Care
Wellness and Health Promotion
Musculoskeletal Research
Community-Engaged Research
Pain Management
Pediatric Occupational Participation
Rehabilitation Innovations and Technological Advances
Neuroscience and Rehabilitation

Health Sciences

Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Genetics
Infectious Diseases
Medical Education
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Rheumatology
Urology

Natural and Applied Sciences

Advanced and Nano Materials
Biology, Ecology, Systematics, and Taxonomy
Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Natural Products for Health and Wellness
Process Design, Intelligent and Embedded Systems, and Automation
Pure and Applied Microbiology

Business Studies
Contemporary Social Issues
Education and Leadership Issues
Language Studies
Psychology Studies
Sustainability Studies

Theology, Religious, Studies and Ethics

Studies on Catholic Doctrine
Historical Theology
Applied Theology
Studies of Early Christianity
Inculturation and Contextual Theology
Catholic Bioethics
Catholic Moral Principles
Philosophical Ethics
Virtue Ethics

University Research Strategies under the 9 Project Rs

R-Disipulo (Research Discipleship and Mentoring)

Incorporation of entrepreneurship and intellectual property topics/courses in the undergraduate curriculum
Engagement by faculty researchers of research assistants among their graduate students
Brown bag sessions at the research centers
Creation of Research Interest Groups (RIGs) consisting of senior and newer faculty researchers

R-Kaya (Research Capacity-Building)

Invitation of Experts as Resource Speakers in conferences sponsored/co-sponsored with external organizations
Seminar-workshops/trainings in writing research proposals that comply with funding agency standards
Application for research loads through full-blown proposals

R-Hayag (Research Dissemination, Publication, and Utilization)

Financial and logistical support for research paper/poster presentations
Availability and accessibility of research-related information in different media platforms
Financial support for publication fees in reputable journals
Conduct of annual Research Fortnight to showcase research outputs
Seminars on innovation, tech-transfer, and commercialization of research output

R-Halaga (Research Incentives)

Biennial Research Recognition
Financial and logistical support for research paper/poster presentations

R-Pondo (Research Grant Acquisition)

Inviting potential funding agencies to University activities
Alignment of research topics with national and global thrusts per discipline
Seminar-workshop/trainings in writing research proposals compliant with funding agency standards
Application for research loads through full-blown proposals

R-Ugnayan (Research Engagement)

Signing of Memoranda of Agreement with international and national partner agencies for research
Financial and logistical support for research paper/poster presentations in conferences

R-Integridad (Research Integrity)

Accreditation of Ethics Committees in academic units
Annual training on research ethics
Institutionalization of Animal Care and Use Committee; Bio-Safety Committee
Use of anti-plagiarism software for reviewing manuscripts

R-Galing (Research Excellence Framework)

Biennial Research Recognition
Annual International Publication Award
Dangal ng UST – San Lorenzo Award for national recognitions obtained
Invitation of experts as resource speakers in conferences

R-Pag-Ayos (Research Management)

Availability and accessibility of research information on different media platforms
Digitization of research data/database
Use of standard forms

Thomas Aquinas Research Complex

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Thomas Aquinas Research Complex

The main venue for research in UST is the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex. This is a four-storey building named after the patron saint of the University. It is a semi-centralized system for the productive exchange of ideas among researchers in the fields of Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Education, Arts and Humanities, and the Ecclesiastical Sciences.

The building houses research centers and research laboratories where faculty members and students work together to generate new knowledge or new technology in their field of specialization. It also has seminar/workshop rooms and an auditorium where knowledge is shared and disseminated.

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Central Laboratory

UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center

Central Laboratory

UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center

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Central Laboratory

UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center

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UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center

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