Independent Research. Academic Integrity. Global Perspective.
Applied Science Center is a postgraduate research university dedicated to advanced theoretical and analytical research into the behavioral, systemic, economic, and policy dimensions of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
A Research-Only Academic Institution
Applied Science Center is an independent, non-degree granting postgraduate research university established in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Academic activity is organized around individualized postgraduate Research Fellowships and advanced theoretical research conducted under the supervision and standards of the Academic Council.
About the Center
Understanding Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Decision-Making
Behavior & Prescribing
Research into pharmacy behavior, physician prescribing patterns and patient medication behavior.
Systems & Incentives
Analysis of drug utilization systems, healthcare incentives and institutional mechanisms.
Market Dynamics
Theoretical analysis of pharmaceutical markets, regulation, stakeholders and policy environments.
Research Must Remain Independent
Academic decisions are entrusted to the Academic Council and institutionally separated from corporate financial governance.
Donors and financial contributors may not determine research conclusions, require predetermined outcomes, exercise pre-publication control, or suppress findings with which they disagree.
Governance & IndependenceAccredited by IAAB
Applied Science Center is accredited by the IAAB — International Academic Accreditation Board.
The Center's accreditation forms part of its broader institutional quality-assurance framework and commitment to transparent academic governance, research integrity, and continuous institutional review.
Advanced Postgraduate Research
A structured postgraduate research engagement for qualified researchers who have previously completed a recognized master's-level academic qualification or equivalent.
The standard Fellowship duration is five years, with extensions possible where justified by documented research progress.
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