UPOU is the National Center of Excellence in Open Learning and Distance Education designated by CHED, and the National eLearning Competency Center by ITEC.
Open & Distance e-Learning
Learner profiles, online teaching models, virtual environments, and quality assurance in ODeL.
Sustainability & UN SDGs
Research aligned with the 17 UN SDGs including quality education, gender equality, and climate action.
Big Data & Analytics
Optimizing data for decision-making. Partners with CHED to offer online analytics courses to HEIs.
Community & Applied Research
Addresses societal issues through health, governance, digital transformation, and environmental management.
Research outputs are available at the UPLOAD Repository (repository.upou.edu.ph) — freely accessible to the public.
Home › Grants & Funding
Research Grants
UPOU provides various grants to support research by faculty, REPS, and staff. Contact ovcaa@upou.edu.ph to apply.
FRG
Faculty Research Grant
Supports faculty research in ODeL and related disciplines. Open to regular and affiliate faculty.
CRG
Collaborative Research Grant
One-time assistance for two or more institutions in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research.
GFG
Gender-Focused Research Grant
Encourages research promoting gender equality, development, and women's rights and welfare.
ISC
UP ISC Research Grants
UP System-level grants for all UP faculty and REPS. Priority areas include digital ecosystems and education.
ROG
Research Output Grant
Financial support for presenting research at local and international academic conferences.
To apply for any research grant, contact the OVCAA at ovcaa@upou.edu.ph or visit ovcaa.upou.edu.ph/research-grants
Home › Publications & Journals
Publications & Journals
UPOU publishes peer-reviewed journals and maintains the UPLOAD open-access repository.
IJODeL
International Journal on Open and Distance e-Learning. Bi-annual, open-access, refereed. Co-published with PSDL.
JMDS
Journal of Management and Development Studies. Bi-annual peer-reviewed journal published by FMDS since 2012.
AJODL
ASEAN Journal of Open and Distance Learning. Collaborative with OUM, STOU, HOU Vietnam, and UT Indonesia.
UPLOAD Repository
Open-access database at repository.upou.edu.ph — theses, dissertations, journal articles, datasets, and reports.
Home › Research Ethics
Research Ethics (IREC)
The Institutional Research Ethics Committee ensures all UPOU research meets ethical standards.
IREC approval is required for all research involving human participants. Contact ovcaa@upou.edu.ph for the application process.
Respect for Persons
Protecting participant autonomy and obtaining informed consent before any data collection begins.
Beneficence
Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm to all research participants throughout the study.
Justice
Fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of research among all participant groups.
Integrity
Full honesty and transparency in all aspects of the research process and reporting of results.
Home › 7 Public Service Agendas
UPOU's 7 Public Service Agendas
UPOU's public service initiatives are guided by seven key agendas aligned with its ODeL mandate under Republic Act 10650.
1
Teacher Development
Training and technical assistance to teachers on integrating ODeL in instruction, with focus on ICT competencies.
2
Capacity Building
Assisting national agencies, HEIs, and TVIs in developing and strengthening their distance education programs.
3
Culture & Arts
Promoting Filipino culture, heritage, and the arts through OER, broadcasts, and community-based cultural programs.
4
Community Health
Delivering health education and wellness programs to underserved communities including CHEW in rural ASEAN areas.
5
Community Development
Supporting community development through LIPAD Barangay, SLIDE, and Earth Ambassadors, empowering local leaders and youth.
6
Environmental Management
Promoting sustainable development through global initiatives like Solve Climate by 2030 and Earth Day awareness programs.
7
Technical Development
Building digital literacy in communities through digital entrepreneurship, e-governance, and technology adoption programs.
Home › Community Extension Programs
Community Extension Programs
Active UPOU programs serving communities across the Philippines and the ASEAN region.
Earth Ambassadors
Training elementary students on biodiversity, sustainability, and natural resource management. Active since 2013 with partner schools in Laguna.
LIPAD Barangay
Certificate program for barangay leaders covering participatory governance, disaster risk management, and digital transformation.
CHEW
Community Health and Engagement for Wellness — bringing healthcare education to underserved rural communities in ASEAN. UPOU is a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.
SLIDE
Sustainable Local Industry Development and Entrepreneurship — helping small businesses adapt to the digital economy. Linked to the AADE program.
Project Lakbay
Youth Cultural and Learning Immersion Camp that nurtures personal growth and equips young people to become positive agents of change.
Land Value Tax Project
Supports local government units in improving real property valuation and adopting the Land Value Tax for enhanced local revenues.
Home › Key Resources
Key Resources & Links
Official UPOU research and public service resources for your reference.
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