CHED Zonal Research Center

USC Zonal Research Program
USC ZRC is tasked to formulate and implement a Zonal Research Program (ZRP) that

1.   is reflective of and responsive to the development needs and objectives of the Zone (Cebu and Bohol)
2.   defines the thrust, objectives and expected outputs of research activities in the Zone for the three-year period 2004 – 2006
3.   identifies specifically the research projects and activities to be funded by CHED, taking into consideration the funding thrusts of the various funding agencies
4.   is doable in the medium term (within 3 years) and with modest resource requirements

USC ZRP Priority Areas
USC ZRC invites its member HEIs to submit a research proposal for Grant-in-Aid (GIA) funding along these priority thrusts:

1.   Poverty Alleviation and Reduction of Income Inequality
2.   Addressing Urban-Industrial Spatial Imbalances
3.   Promoting a Globally-Competitive Service Sector in Central Visayas

USC ZRP Activities
In support of the USC Zonal Research Program, four broad activities are undertaken.

1.   Establishment and Maintenance of a Zonal Research Database.  The Database includes information of the research outputs (theses, dissertations and institutional researches), research manpower and research linkages of USC ZRC Member HEIs, among others.
2.   Research Capability Building.  The activities include workshops on Research Proposal Preparation, Secondary Data Analysis and Technical Writing.
3.   Research Utilization.  These consist of newsletter publication, roadshow for completed researches including CHED Republica Winners and a search for the transfer of mature technologies to end users.
4.   Inter-Zonal Research Collaboration.  Common activities are held; technical experts are shared; and Member HEIs from other ZRCs are tapped.