Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies is responsible for developing and implementing the University's doctoral training, research and creation, innovation, and transfer policies, as well as its national and international collaboration policies for research and postgraduate studies. It also promotes and implements academic policies related to publications, artistic creation, intellectual property, and all multidisciplinary research and knowledge development at UC Chile and its regional centers and stations. The Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies with the Office of the Provost for Institutional Management lead and guide the relationship with institutions, organizations, consortia or other entities linked to the UC that focus on basic and applied research; technological development; creation; transfer; and the technical and economic scaling of solutions for the public, private and civil society sectors.
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UC Chile Value Proposition: Knowledge Creation Across Chile
UC Chile, driven by its commitment to excellence in knowledge creation, transfer, and human development, maintains a strong presence across the country.
Scientific Research Centers of Excellence.
Scientific Research Centers and Field Stations across Chile.
Research laboratories.
International partner institutions
What we do
PhD Programs
PhD Programs
We’re forming the world’s new generation of research leaders through high-quality academic programs that promote excellence.
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Research
Research
UC Chile promotes the creation of frontier knowledge across all fields of scholarship, fostering rigorous and interdisciplinary research. We provide the conditions and support needed to develop projects with scientific, social, and cultural impact.
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Transfer & Development
Transfer & Development
Technology transfer enables knowledge, solutions, and inventions developed in academia to reach society, becoming products, services, or technologies that create real-world impact.
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UC Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center
UC Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center
The UC Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the University and across the country by fostering collaboration, building networks, and advancing joint initiatives between academia, industry, and the public sector.
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Ethics and Safety
Ethics and Safety
Our role is to oversee the proper functioning of the ethical-scientific and safety committees, promoting the responsible conduct of research and compliance with good scientific practices.
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Executive Direction
Executive Direction
The unit in charge of the office’s strategic, administrative, economic and financial management, supporting the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and its associated offices.
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Research, creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship are cornerstones of our university. The figures below highlight our dedication to these areas.
Granted patents
Granted patents in Chile and abroad in 2025.
Fondecyt Regular Projects
Ongoing Fondecyt Regular Projects in 2026.
Publications by UC Chile
Publications by UC Chile made in 2025.
Licences
Licences agreements signed in 2025.
Patent Applications
Patent Applications in 2025.
Active R&D Projects
Active R&D Projects until 2026.
ANID Doctoral Fellowships
ANID Doctoral Fellowships awarded until 2026.
Enrolled PhD Students
Enrolled PhD Students in 2025.
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Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
Secretary of the Office of the Vice President for Research