GRADUATE STUDENTS PORTAL
RESEARCH THRUSTS
The DFSN aims to provide leadership in home economics research in the field of food science and nutrition to enhance the day-to-day of Filipino families, with a special focus on the marginalized, the underserved, and the underprivileged.
Achieving food and nutrition security for families and communities
Food and nutrition concerns in all stages of the life cycle
Ecology of food and nutrition
Health, food safety, and quality concerns of the family
Food defense
Public education in food and nutrition
Preservation and transmission of cultural values in relation to food and nutrition
Curricular innovations in food science and nutrition
Environmental sustainability in food systems
Use of traditional knowledge to address contemporary food and nutrition issues
Food and nutrition concerns of institutions
Policy research on food and nutrition
Invention and innovation in food and nutrition science and technology and its IP protection
Ethics in food and Nutrition
Nutritional assessment of individuals and populations
Nutritional management of health and disease
Basic research on food and nutrition
RESEARCH CONCEPT PROCEDURE
THESIS/DISSERTATION
CRITERIA FOR THESIS/DISSERTATION
Qualifies as an MS Thesis/PhD Dissertation
Study falls under any of the research thrusts of the Department
Nominated members of the thesis committee are qualified
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MS THESIS
Mastery of research skills (e.g. laboratory and data gathering skils' development and validation of data collection tools in nutrition; advanced statistical techniques
Basic research
Independent study with considerable supervision on:
Conceptualization
Design and Execution
Data Gathering, Analysis, and Interpretation
Report Writing
Results Communication (i.e. conference presentation and publication*)
*Publication: 1 paper submitted for peer-review
CRITERIA FOR THESIS/DISSERTATION
Original
Significant contribution in the field of specialization
Shows depth or breadth of knowledge and skills
Independent study with minimal supervision on:
Conceptualization
Design and Execution
Data Gathering, Analysis, and Interpretation
Report Writing
Results Communication (i.e. conference presentation and publication*)
*Publication (peer-reviewed): 1 accepted and 2 submitted
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
The Office of Scholarships and Grants provides various financial assistance to its constituents and continues the implementation of the financial assistance programs, policies and guidelines as approved by BOR.
CHE GRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT
The College of Home Economics (CHE) Graduate Research Grant (GRG) aims to assist CHE graduate students in the completion of their MA/MS thesis or doctoral dissertation.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES
The Office of International Linkages (OIL) promotes academic and research collaboration with universities all over the globe through student and faculty exchange, joint research, network participation, sharing of educational resources, and other international academic and research activities.
CONTINUOUS OPERATIONAL AND OUTCOMES-BASED PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC TRAINING ENHANCEMENT (COOPERATE)
The Continuous Operational and Outcomes-based Partnership for Excellence in Research and Academic Training Enhancement (COOPERATE) is a program under the Office of International Linkages which promotes the development of research and creative manpower of the University through research cooperation and academic training with international partner universities.
ACCELERATED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ASTHRDP)
The Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) offers scholarships for Master's and Doctoral programs in priority Science and Technology (S&T) areas under the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP), aiming to (1) help the country's global competitiveness and capability to innovate through S&T, and to (2) accelerate the production of high-level human resources needed for Research and Development (R&D) in S&T.
STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND (SRSF)
The Student Research Support Fund (SRSF) under the Department of Science and Technology Human Resources Development Program (DOST HRDP) provides assistance to scholars in the conduct of their thesis/dissertation research, dissemination of research outputs, and covers payment for adviser's/mentor's fee to ensure timely completion of their degrees.