Promotion of Knowledge-transfer and Research in the Academe.
Section 16
SEC. 16. Promotion of Knowledge-transfer and Research in the Academe. - The VIP shall promote the creation of hubs and programs for virology research and development in the academe, particularly in state universities and colleges (SUCs). To this end, the VIP shall assist SUCs in the creation of virology courses and programs, open internships, and scholarships for qualified students for higher education institutions (HEIs), and collaborate with HEIs in the creation of virology research centers. The CHED shall collaborate with the DOST in the promotion of HEI-VIP partnerships.