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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.



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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.

31

Scientific Research Centers of Excellence.

7

Scientific Research Centers and Field Stations across Chile.

1.679

Research laboratories.

+2700

International partner institutions.



What we do

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

Arts & Culture

Boosting artistic creation and arts research at UC Chile.

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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).

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.





Research Statistics

Research, creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship are cornerstones of our university. The figures below highlight our dedication to these areas.

23

23 granted patents

22

Arts & Culture projects

3.011

Publications by UC Chile

17

Licences

61

Patent Applications

249

Active R&D Projects

215

ANID Doctoral Fellowships

1.490

Enrolled PhD Students

Contact us

For questions or requests regarding the Office of the Vice President for Research, please contact us.

Yessica Maldonado

Secretary of the Office of the Vice President for Research