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Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is the unit in charge of elaborating and executing policies on doctoral studies, research and innovation, academic publications, artistic creation and intellectual property. It coordinates and communicates all multidisciplinary research and knowledge developed at UC Chile, its hubs and regional stations.
Our Research
23
patents granted
Patents granted through 2023.
33
Indexed Journals
UC Chile scientific research journals.
249
Current R&D projects
R&D projects in force until 2023.
215
ANID Doctoral Scholarships
ANID doctoral scholarships awarded until 2024.
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PhD Programs
PhD Programs
We’re forming the country’s new generation of research leaders through high-quality academic programs that promote excellence.
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Research
Research
UC Chile is committed to developing frontier knowledge by providing researchers with the tools to carry out their projects.
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Arts & Culture
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Transfer & Development
Transfer & Development
Technology transfer moves ideas, solutions and inventions beyond the academic sphere and into the market.
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Innovation
Innovation
We promote a pro-innovation and entrepreneurship culture environment at UC Chile and the region, through meetings, networking and the promotion of joint projects between academia, the private sector and public institutions.
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Ethics & Safety
Ethics & Safety
Our work is guided by strict ethical standards, which safeguard our research and inform our scientific best practices.
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Knowledge Communication Unit
Knowledge Communication Unit
Facilitates the exchange and distribution of the sciences, humanities and arts for chilean society to recognise their value and impact on the life of people, as well as encouraging critical thinking (social appropriation of knowledge).
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Executive Direction
Executive Direction
The unit in charge of the office’s administrative, economic and financial management, supporting the Vice President for Research and its associated offices.