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University Research Office (URO)
University Research Office (URO)
The URO serves as a hub where ideas thrive. It nurtures faculty and student researchers, guiding them from proposal development to publication. Every project is aligned with the University’s strategic goals, ensuring that research is not only academically rigorous but also socially impactful.
As DLSU-D endeavors to become a leading institution in advancing research insights across disciplines that are applicable to the national and global contexts, the University Research Office serves as the research arm responsible for:
- Intensifying faculty and support staff involvement in research by strengthening awareness of the University’s core research areas through the sponsorship of seminars, training sessions, and workshops;
- Monitoring and coordinating research operations and activities on campus;
- Ensuring the objective assessment and evaluation of scholarly research proposals for funding; and
- Sustaining a culture of research in the University by continually disseminating relevant research information to all concerned offices.
Intellectual Property Office
In 2012, DLSU-D became a partner of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), which aims to promote and develop intellectual property rights (IPRs) and provide intellectual property (IP) services within the region. Originally established as the IP Division of the University Research Office (URO), the Intellectual Property Office was tasked with performing the functions of an Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO).
However, recognizing the need to establish a dedicated office to address IP concerns and comply with IPOPHL accreditation requirements, the Intellectual Property Office began operating as an independent unit under the Assistant Vice Chief Administrative Officer for Research in AY 2020–2021. Its expanded functions include:
- Assisting in the filing of patent, utility model, and industrial design applications with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL);
- Assisting in the filing of trademark applications with IPOPHL;
- Conducting IP training sessions and seminars within the University;
- Assisting in the formulation of contracts involving IP rights;
- Assisting in the filing of grant applications for DLSU-D research outputs;
- Formulating and implementing the institution’s IP policies;
- Assisting in the development and commercialization of DLSU-D innovations;
- Providing assistance with IP protection matters, such as copyright;
- Disseminating information on IP matters across the campus; and
- Performing other duties related to intellectual property.
Office of the Deputy Provost for Research
In line with its goal of providing excellent research infrastructure that supports meaningful, innovative, and relevant research outputs with scientific merit, the DLSU-D Research Office established the DLSU-D Ethics Review Committee (ERC), which is tasked with assessing the ethical aspects of proposed research.
The DLSU-D ERC helps safeguard the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of all actual and potential research participants.
Requirements for Ethics Review
Assessment Checklist for Initial Ethics Review
- If the answer to any of the five conditions is YES, the proponents must be advised to complete the Ethics Review Application and submit it to the DLSU-D Ethics Review Committee (DERC). If all answers are NO, the College ERC shall issue the Research Ethics Clearance Form.
Required Documents
- Informed Consent Assessment Form (ICAF)
- Protocol Assessment Form
- Informed Consent Form (English and Filipino versions)
- Revised Research Proposal
- Validated Questionnaire/Guide Questions
- Image or advertisement of the recruitment process
- Link to the website or source of data (for data mining)
- Official Receipt for the ethics review fee
Ethics Review Fees
- Undergraduate: ₱300.00
- Graduate Studies: ₱1,750.00 or ₱3,500.00 for full board review
- Faculty: ₱3,500.00
The ethics review process usually takes 14 business days, depending on the completeness of the submitted requirements and the availability of the members assigned to review the research proposal.
Contact Information
University Research Office
 | 2nd Floor, Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez Bldg., De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Brgy. Fatima 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines, 4115 |
 | uro@dlsud.edu.ph |
 | Cavite Line: +63 (46) 481.1900 Manila Line: +63 (2) 8779.5180 |
 | Local: 3103 |
