
This network enhances the interdisciplinary work of UC researchers, promoting undergraduate and postgraduate training, through interaction with the most representative ecosystems in Chile. The desert, the sea, the forests and glaciers are the perfect laboratory to study complex, diverse and valuable phenomena that seek to solve local problems with a global scope, always in harmony and cooperating with the local communities surrounding the centers and stations.
The commission of Research Centers and Field Stations UC|Chile is chaired by the Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies, María Angélica Fellenberg and is integrated by: Valeria Palanza, Dean of School of History, Geography and Political Science; María Fernanda Pérez, Dean of School of Biological Science; Katherine Strasser, Dean of School of Social Sciences; Gloria Arancibia, Faculty of School of Engineering; Francisco Chateau, Faculty of School of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies; and Sergio Guitart, Executive Officer of RCER who acts as Secretary of the Commission.
The members of the commission were appointed by the presidente of UC|Chile for a period of three years. Download the official document (in spanish) here.
Check the Regulations of the Research Centers and Field Stations UC|Chile here.
More about our Network of Centers and Field Research Stations on our YouTube channel.

Atacama Desert Research Station – Alto Patache Región de Tarapacá | Read more |
Loa Research Station – Loa River Mouth Región de Tarapacá | Read more |
Coastal Marine Research Station – Las Cruces Región de Valparaíso | Read more |
Center of Excellence of Biomedicine in Magallanes – Punta Arenas (Associated Organization) Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena | Read more |
Estación Patagonia UC – Bahía Exploradores Región de Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo | Read more |
Parque Tantauco – Quellón (Organización Asociada) Región de Los Lagos | Read more |
Senda Darwin Biological Station – Ancud (Associated Organization) Región de Los Lagos | Read more |
Center for Local Development – Villarrica Región de La Araucanía | Read more |