Strategic Goals (2024–2029)
Publication Excellence, Community Extension, Policy Development, Research Commercialization.
Manuals
Your Definitive Guide to Impactful, Ethical, and Lasallian Research
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.
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 Ecosystem
DLSU-D's research ecosystem is supported by: 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), and multi-level councils and committees.
Research Process at a Glance
The research process covers: Completion, Extensions, and Termination; Dissemination, Publication, IP, and Utilization; Incentives, Awards, and Promotions; Compensation and Budget Essentials; Grants and Subsidies; Key Dates and Effectivity.
What completes an internally funded project?
An internally funded project is considered complete upon submission of the final research report, financial liquidation, and presentation of outputs.
What happens if a study is terminated?
Terminated studies require a formal explanation, return of unused funds, and documentation of any partial outputs or findings.
Research with Integrity
The Faculty Research Manual ensures that all research at DLSU-D adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical conduct, and social responsibility.
Guiding Research Excellence
For questions about the Faculty Research Manual, contact the University Research Office.