• Develop, monitor and review policies relating to the institute’s research activities, including research and research training.
• Guide and monitor research performance
• Guide, monitor, review and endorse the activities of its sub-committees.
• Review, on a triennial basis, submissions for formation and/or continuation of University Research Strengths and advice on funding allocations to, and the status of, all URC-funded research groups.
• Provide leadership and advice on mechanisms to improve monitoring, benchmarking and reporting the research performance of School of Physiotherapy
• Hold one to two events annually to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information concerning research and research training issues for the broader research community.
• Inform and advise the Academic committee on research and research training matters as they arise.