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The Research Office caters to the needs of research active staff and students. For further information, please see the website at www.research.usp.ac.fj

What Does the Research Office Do?

•Research Policy Development
The RO ‘sets the framework’ for undertaking research in the University by developing policies, regulations and procedures to enable staff and students to implement the research policies.

•Research Promotion and Incentives
The RO promotes the research activities of staff primarily by providing incentives in the form of rewards for publications and the VC’s prizes for outstanding research achievement. It also publicises and disseminates research using the open access online repository (USPERR) and promotes research collaboration by administering research networks such as the Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) and hosting and facilitating international research conferences.

•Postgraduate Research (PGR) Student Support
The RO administers around $1.8 m of PGR studentship support via the Graduate Assistantships programme and regional PhD studentships. In addition it provides support for data analysis and statistics via training workshops and individual mentoring and support. The RO is also responsible for monitoring enrolment, progression and completion statistics.

•Research Funding
The RO assists with external research grant applications and bidding processes and administers the University Research Committee (URC) funding to Faculties as well as the Strategic Research Theme (interdisciplinary) funding across the University. It distributes approximately $1.6 m funding via these two mechanisms.

•Research Performance Monitoring
The RO assesses and reports to senior management on the research performance of individuals, Schools, Sections, Faculties and the University, including external candidates for job applications and internal candidates for promotions. The RO also applies research performance monitoring according to the research performance thresholds in the Staff Development and Appraisals process. The RO also manages the research ethics clearance processes of the University.

•Staff Training
The RO runs a range of staff training, including the implementation of the Research Skills Development (RSD) Framework in the teaching programmes, induction of new staff, training in research grant applications skills and PGR supervision skills and accreditation.

20/10/2026

Applications Now Open | Pacific Scholarship for Excellence in Research & Innovation (PSERI) 2027

The University of the South Pacific (USP) invites applications for the 2027 Pacific Scholarship for Excellence in Research & Innovation (PSERI).

These fully funded scholarships provide an opportunity for eligible citizens of USP member countries to pursue a Master’s by research or PhD commencing in Semester 1, 2027.

📅 Applications close: Midnight, 5 January 2027

🔗 Application details and forms:
https://www.usp.ac.fj/research/pg-affairs/postgraduate-scholarships/pacific-scholarship-for-excellence-in-research-innovation-pseri/

For full eligibility criteria and application requirements, please refer to the flyer below.

06/10/2026

As part of the Pacific Pre-COP31 Stakeholder Engagement Programme, USP and the University of Bergen will bring together emerging Pacific researchers through the Norway-Pacific Ocean-Climate (N-POC) Scholarship Programme.

The session will showcase Pacific-led doctoral research and explore how emerging research is contributing to climate action, policy and discussions ahead of COP31.

📅 Thursday, 8 October 2026
⏰ 1:15pm – 2:00pm
📍 Convention Centre 2, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay

Join us as our Pacific researchers share their work and perspectives on some of the region’s most pressing climate challenges.

15/09/2026

📣Graduation ANNOUNCEMENT!! 📣

🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓The ACIAR PASS Program has graduated 3 new PhD students during the USP Laucala Graduation. Please join us in congratulating 👩‍🎓Dr. Devi Deesh, 👨‍🎓Dr. -Yves Amato-Ali & 👩‍🎓Dr. Pritika Lal on this milestone achievements in their professional careers.

🎉🎊Congratulations to the graduates and Congratulations to the PASS program on another successful chapter in the Partnership between Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and The University of the South Pacific 👏👏

15/09/2026

📢Public Seminar | U.S.–Pacific Resilience and Adaptation Fellowship Programme (U.S.–PRAFP)

Join us for an upcoming public seminar "Rural, Urban, and Policy Adaptation: Experiences from Papua New Guinea".

The seminar will feature Dr Jamon Halvaksz from Georgetown University, alongside U.S.–PRAFP PhD Scholar Alfred Tuikoro Tora, bringing together rural, urban and policy perspectives on climate change and resilience.

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Fiji Time)
📍 Japan ICT Theatre, ICT Building, Laucala Campus, USP
💻 Hybrid – participation via Zoom is also available

Students, researchers, practitioners and anyone interested in climate resilience and sustainable development in the Pacific are warmly invited to attend.

See the flyer below for further details and Zoom information.

26/08/2026

📣📣Attention all aspiring ACIAR PASS Scholarship applicants!

📌Mark your calendars‼️️‼️️

🌟 Join us online for the 1st Q&A
📅 Friday, 28 August 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM FJT
📍 Zoom (Registration Required)
💻 Online event | Join in via Zoom

🔬 Don't miss out. Find out more about the ACIAR PASS Program and how to apply in this session of Questions & Answers – ✍️✍️Register here:👉
https://forms.gle/1i3m8H1cR8ADkkEr6

Event Timing: August 28th, 2026 @ 3PM FJT Zoom Link: Zoom link will be provided after the completion of the registration. Contact us at (+679) 32 32194 or 7169508

25/08/2026

📢 Public Seminar | U.S.–Pacific Resilience and Adaptation Fellowship Programme (U.S.–PRAFP)

Join us for the public seminar “Pan-Pacific Relationships: Building Resilience Across the Food Systems Pillars”, featuring Dr Ashley McGuigan from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, alongside U.S.–PRAFP scholars from The University of the South Pacific.

The seminar will explore research and practical approaches to strengthening food security, sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems across the Pacific, highlighting the importance of partnerships, innovation and knowledge exchange.

📅 Wednesday, 26 August 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Japan ICT Theatre, ICT Building, Laucala Campus, USP
💻 Hybrid event | Join in person or via Zoom

All are welcome to attend.

See the flyer for Zoom details and further information.

20/08/2026

🎓 Applications are now open for the 2027 ACIAR PASS-CR Scholarship!

The Pacific Agricultural Scholarship & Support Program (PASS) supports eligible candidates to undertake a Master’s by Research or PhD at The University of the South Pacific (USP).

If you are interested in postgraduate research that contributes to the future of agriculture and the Pacific, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

📅 Applications close: 21 October 2026 at 5:00pm (FJT)

📧 For eligibility information and enquiries: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

10/08/2026

Yesterday at the Holiday Inn, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(ACIAR), The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Fiji National University (FNU), entered a new partnership arrangement to collaboratively deliver the redesigned Pacific Agriculture Scholarships and Support (PASS) Program (https://www.aciar.gov.au/scholarships/pass)

Building on the achievements of the program since its establishment in 2008, the redesigned PASS initiative solidifies a partnership arrangement between ACIAR, FNU and USP to ensure research and capacity development activities are strongly aligned to the Pacific research agenda and responsive to the needs of Pacific countries and institutions.

Speaking at the launch on behalf of USP, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Education & Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation (DVCE & ADVCRI), Prof Jito Vanualailai, re-emphasized USP's commitment to the partnership, to fostering a deep and lasting culture of research and innovation across the Pacific. He further added that building research capability within our region remains essential as this is the only way to achieving sustainable development outcomes.

Today's launch marks a milestone in the long standing relationship between ACIAR, FNU & USP leading up to the release of the next call of applications for 2027.

19/11/2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 intake for the Pacific Scholarship for Excellence in Research and Innovation (PSERI).

More details: https://www.usp.ac.fj/research/pg-affairs/post-graduate-scholarships/pacific-scholarship-for-excellence-in-research-innovation-pseri/

09/10/2025

🇫🇯 Happy Fiji Day from the Research Office and Graduate School!

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Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
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