About CPSC
Centro de Pesquisa e Serviço Comunitário (CPSC) was established as a response to the growing need for higher education institutions to actively contribute to societal development. As part of Instituto Superior Cristal (ISC), the center is committed to integrating teaching, research, and community service into a unified framework that delivers real impact.
Guided by the principles of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, CPSC transforms academic knowledge into practical solutions that address real challenges in Timor-Leste.
Centro de Pesquisa e Serviço Comunitário
Institution: Instituto Superior Cristal (ISC)
Background of Establishment
Tri Dharma Foundation
Higher education institutions play a strategic role as agents of change through teaching, research, and community service. CPSC was founded to strengthen this mission within ISC.
National Development Response
Timor-Leste faces evolving development challenges that require evidence-based solutions. CPSC supports national progress through relevant and impactful research.
Academic Quality & Professionalism
The center enhances research quality by ensuring structured management, scientific integrity, and adherence to academic standards.
Theory & Practice Integration
CPSC bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application through community service and applied research.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
To become an excellent, independent, and dignified center for research and community service, advancing science and technology while contributing to societal welfare through high-quality scientific publications in academic journals.
Mission
- To develop and enhance the quality of research in science and technology through strong integration between education and research, supporting the sustainable development of human resources in Timor-Leste.
- To encourage and facilitate the publication of research outputs by lecturers and researchers in reputable national and international scientific journals as a tangible contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
- To develop competency-based professionalism in the fields of education and health through research recognized at national, regional, and international levels.
- To improve the quality and quantity of scientific outputs, including articles, journal publications, textbooks, and other scholarly works.
- To act as an agent of community development through research and community service aimed at improving quality of life in a sustainable manner.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Upholding ethical standards in research and academic practices.
Excellence
Striving for the highest quality in research, innovation, and education.
Collaboration
Promoting cross-disciplinary and cross-sector partnerships.
Transparency
Ensuring accountability in research management and publications.
Inclusivity
Engaging all academic members in research and community initiatives.
Sustainability
Delivering long-term impact through continuous development programs.
Focus Areas
Research Management
Coordinating research from proposal selection to evaluation.
Scientific Publication
Managing journals and disseminating research findings widely.
Academic Training
Providing training in research methodology and data analysis.
Community Service
Implementing programs in education and health sectors.
Institutional Repository
Developing systems for storing and accessing research outputs.
Academic Consultancy
Offering expert guidance to support academic and research activities.
Main Activities
CPSC conducts a range of integrated activities to strengthen the academic ecosystem and ensure meaningful societal contributions.
- Integrated research management from planning to evaluation
- Training in research methodology and statistical analysis
- Scientific publication and journal management
- Community service programs with practical impact
- Institutional repository development
- Academic consultancy services
Future Vision & Collaboration
CPSC aims to become a leading center for research and community service at both national and international levels. The center actively seeks collaboration with government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and global partners to foster innovation and sustainable development.
Through strong partnerships and a culture of academic excellence, CPSC is committed to advancing science and contributing to the future of Timor-Leste.