To assess the research needs on agriculture in the institute’s areas of mandate.
To lead the development of the Institute research strategy
Formulate and give template/guidelines for the Institute research Proposal
Coordinate and collate annual research proposals for presentation to governing board by the Director.
Allocation of research grants and research–related funds within the context of Policies determined by the institute Management
Collate all submitted research program budget for forwarding to the Deputy Director’s Office.
Coordinate the annual research and its quality (in-House Review) consider and access promotion reports of Academic staff from different Programmes, determine appropriateness of resolution and make recommendation to the Director.