Description Research Assistants or Associates are those hired by the University through its funds or external sources (from grants and support) to mainly perform technical functions in the research and development operations of the University. Research Assistants (RAs) can be graduate students who are currently enrolled in the University, and are required to render at least 20 hours of duty in any of its university research centers or identified research projects as identified by the Office of the Vice-President for Research and Development and/or concerned Campus Director. Those accepted in the Graduate Research Assistantship Program are designated as Research Associate and Research Fellows for the Master’s and Doctorate program, respectively. (BOR Resolution No. 259, s. 2020)