This paper sought to describe the evidences of the development of research culture from gestation to maturation as a result of the input of human capital and resources. Anchored on the Gestation-Expansion-Maturation Theory of the Development of Research Culture, a narrative inquiry was conducted with key informants from seven reputable teacher education institutions in Region VII. Interview transcripts were coded with the aid of NVIVO 11.3.2. The findings reveal six overarching themes on the return of investments or outputs of an institution's research culture with its corresponding attributes and characteristics. The development of research culture is an investment and is therefore evidence-based consisting of observable and measurable outputs in terms of performance and product. Gestation is achieved with production that consists of conducting research and writing manuscripts. Expansion happens when research outputs are disseminated through paper presentations and article publications. Maturation in terms of outputs lead to creation, which refers to influencing policies and being able to introduce technology geared towards contributing to development and innovation.