The Local Regional Studies Network (LRSN) aims to create a network of research programs engaging in local and regional areas of study, involving scholars and research centers based in the different UP System constituent universities.
The previous LRSNs were established during the following years: (1) Mindanao Studies (1993); (2) Cordillera Studies, Manila Studies, West Visayan Studies, and Southern Tagalog and Bicol Studies (1995); and (3) Central Visayan Studies (1998).
In 2018 and 2019, the following UP units became part of LRSN.
- Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC), University of the Philippines Cebu
- Cordillera Studies Center (CSC), University of the Philippines Baguio
In 2024, the Center for West Visayan Studies, UP Visayas was added to the LRSN portfolio, and will be joined by a team from UP Tacloban, and UP Mindanao in 2025.
