• To create a conducive environment for promotion of Research & Innovation activities in the school of Physiotherapy.
• To encourage faculty members to apply for Major, Minor Research Projects, Incubation, Design and innovation Centres.
• To ensure smooth functioning and effective Management of Research & Innovation activities at the school of Physiotherapy.
• To promote collaborative research.
• To strengthen industry – institute interaction by promoting consultancy, testing and need based research & innovation activities in the institute.
• To formulate policy on all research related matters which impact on the strategic objectives of the University.
• To oversee quality assurance and improvement measures in respect of research activity, including the efficacy of research quality measures.
• To establish Advisory Committees and Working Groups as required to develop and oversee policy in respect of research matters.
• To ensure the protection of the rights, safety and wellbeing of human participants involved in a research project