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Manuals
Your definitive guide to impactful, ethical, and Lasallian research at DLSU‑D
At De La Salle University‑Dasmariñas (DLSU‑D), research is more than outputs—it is a mission‑aligned pursuit that advances knowledge, informs policy, empowers communities, and safeguards human dignity. The Faculty Research Manual 2024–2029 sets the standards, processes, and support systems that enable faculty to conduct rigorous, ethical, and socially transformative research.
Who Should Use This Manual?
- Faculty researchers planning, conducting, or publishing studies
- College/Department research committees overseeing proposals and outputs
- Research partners and collaborators (internal and external)
- Graduate students working under faculty projects or seeking dissertation grants
All users are guided by the University’s Catholic Lasallian identity and its commitment to integrity, social consciousness, innovation, and moral responsibility.
Our Research Ethos
Vision–Mission
DLSU‑D strives to inspire excellence and drive innovation toward a just, peaceful, and sustainable society—championing human and Christian education through responsive research and extension programs.
Core Principles
Support and funding alignment, capability building, publication integrity, ethical standards, protection of intellectual property, and social transformation guide all endeavors.
Strategic Goals (2024–2029)
- Publication Excellence – elevate the quality and volume of peer‑reviewed outputs
- Community Extension – implement initiatives that directly benefit local communities
- Policy Development – translate evidence into better governance and public policy
- Research Commercialization – convert findings into market‑ready innovations
Where We Focus: Research Thrusts
Research is organized around the Cavite Development Research Program (CDRP) and Institutional Research Thrusts (IRT), aligned with international Lasallian research themes. Priority areas include:
- Sustainability and Environment
- Technology and Urban Systems
- Agriculture and Industry
- Responsible Governance and Public Safety
- Social Concerns and Cultural Heritage
Research Process at a Glance
DLSU‑D’s research ecosystem is supported by a coordinated structure involving:
- Office of the Deputy Provost for Research (ODPR)
- University Research Office (URO)
- Cavite Studies Center (CSC)
- Intellectual Property Office of DLSU‑D (IPOD/ITSO)
- DLSU‑D Ethics Review Committee (DERC)
- Multi‑level councils and committees (URC, IRC, CRC, DRC)
Key Roles
- URO: leads capacity building, research networks, coordination, and evaluation
- CSC: leads Cavite‑focused research initiatives
- IPOD/ITSO: handles patents, trademarks, and commercialization
- DERC: conducts ethical review of human‑participant research
What Counts as Research (and Funding Types)
- By Funding: internally funded or externally funded
- By Nature: basic, applied, action research, and creative work
- By Type: programs, projects, and studies
- By Scope: individual or collaborative
- By Setting: laboratory, field, or library/online
Research Process at a Glance
1. Develop and Submit
Submit research proposals aligned with IRT/CDRP to the DRC. Proposal deliberations occur in August, November, February, and May.
2. Deliberation Levels
- DRC: checks qualifications and completeness
- CRC: reviews novelty, alignment, and significance
- IRC: finalizes approval and budget allocation
3. Contract and Start
Sign up for the Research Agreement Contract (RAC), receive the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and begin implementation.
- The RIME Coordinator oversees progress technically and financially
- Progress reports must be submitted every semester
- Evaluation is completed through blind review or journal publication
Completion: achieved through blind review or indexed publication plus final output and liquidation
Extensions: up to 24 months with required endorsements
Termination: due to violations, non‑completion, or resignation; includes payback and a two‑year ineligibility period
Dissemination through conferences, media, and online channels
Support for publication in reputable journals
IP assistance for patent, utility model, industrial design, or trademark filings
Research utilization for policy, community development, or program design
Incentives for journal publications, IP certifications, creative works, and utilization
Eligibility and multiplier systems for co‑authorship
Research output is counted for promotions and recognitions
Compensation may include teaching deloading, research overload, or both
Unit assignment depends on research type, scope, and data source
MOOE is released upon NTP; realignments require URO approval
Equipment purchased is turned over after completion
Dissertation Grants (up to eight annually)
International Presentation Subsidies
Commissioned Research and Sabbatical Research processes
Professorial Chair requirements and privileges
The Faculty Research Manual is effective from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2029, with amendments possible after two years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. Only regular faculty may serve as main proponents.
Every August, November, February, and May.
What completes an internally funded project?
What happens if a study is terminated?
Download the Full Faculty Research Manual (2024–2029)
Access the complete guidelines, procedures, forms, and policies that support ethical and impactful research at DLSU‑D.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding submissions, editorial policies, or any of our
research journals, you may contact the University Research Office
through the following channels:
University Research Office – Cavite
 | uro@dlsud.edu.ph |
 | 63 (46) 481.1900 local 3103 63 (2) 8779.5180 |