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Visiting Researchers Program
Visiting Researchers Program

At the University of the Philippines Los Baños, we are committed
to providing top-notch higher education, innovative research
and extension, and interdisciplinary public service.

The UPLB Visiting Researchers Program is one of our initiatives
to foster a wider and stronger network and culture of R&E with students,
scientists, experts, institutions, and industries across the globe.

Which type of UPLB Visiting Researcher can you be?

Visiting Scientist

Visiting Research Fellow

Visiting Research Student

  • has advanced degrees
  • has substantial record of scholarly or distinguished work
  • has relevant track record of experience
  • has advanced degrees
  • is a member of the academe or a practitioner in a public or private institution
  • is currently enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student in a non-UPLB academic institution
What benefits can you enjoy as a UPLB Visiting Scientist or Research Fellow?
  • access to work and office space
  • access to university facilities and supplies
  • on-campus accommodations
  • emergency medical assistance (through the University Health Service)
  • travel and living allowance (subject to approval and availability)
How can you qualify as a UPLB Visiting Researcher?

Visiting Scientist

Visiting Research Fellow

Visiting Research Student

  • Academic
  • Education Level: Doctorate
  • Number of Publications: 12

    Education Level: Master's
    Number of Publications: 14
  • Academic
  • Education Level: Doctorate
  • Number of Publications: 1

    Education Level: Master's
    Number of Publications: 3
  • Academic
  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate
  • Practitioner
  • Education Level: Master's
  • Years of Experience: 10
  • Practitioner
  • Education Level: Master's
  • Years of Experience: 5
What is the process for becoming a UPLB Visiting Researcher?
General Requirements
  • Basic Paper
  • Request for Engagement
  • Request from Home Unit
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Memorandum of Agreement
  • Work Plan
    • Host Unit
  • assists Visiting Researcher in preparing the documentary requirements
  • facilitates electronic submission of requirements to the Human Resource Development Office
    • Human Resource Development Office
  • endorses application to the REPS Personnel and Fellowship Committee (RPFC)
  • The RPFC will review the application and will recommend action to the Chancellor.
    • Human Resource Development Office
  • prepares appointment for Visiting Scientist and Research Fellow
  • The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension will prepare the appointment for Visiting Research Student.
    • Host Unit
  • monitors progress of UPLB Visiting Researcher
  • collaborates with UPLB Visiting Researcher in submitting accomplishment report
  • UPLB will coordinate with Host Unit in publicizing accomplishments and newsworthy activities.
    • To whom should you address further inquiries?

    Prof. Nathaniel C. Bantayan, PhD
    Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension

    [email protected] / +63 968 265 9793

    Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension
    3/F Bienvenido M. Gonzales Hall University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, 4031 Philippines