Encouraging appropriate planning and coordination of research activities within and between faculties.
Planning regular faculty research development to enhance the quality of research outcomes and ensuring all academic staff are research active
Reviewing and updating the Research Expectations of AOU Oman on a regular basis.
Monitoring external developments and trends in relation to research and research training and taking appropriate actions.
Disseminating all relevant policies, plans and processes relating to research to all academic staff.
Evaluating research achievements annually and making appropriate recommendations and actions.
Advising on the utilization of and need for resources required for research and make appropriate recommendations.