Develop Annual Action Plans for research development and innovation of the Faculty in line with the University Strategic Plan.

Support and monitor implementation and outcomes of activities related to annual action plan by ten committees within the centre.

Carry out regular surveys to identify research needs of the Faculty and adapt action plans accordingly.

Appoint relevant committees to implement, continue and monitor activities initiated by the Centre.

Administer sharing of research related resources available in the UCFM.

Provide administrative support to the committees of the centre and the research-related centres of the UCFM.

Conduct regular research training workshops/programs based on identified needs.

Continue/implement courses/programs on enhancing research skills catering to all the researchers in the country.

Be the main point of contact in establishing research collaborations.

Support researchers to find collaborators and facilitate collaborations.

Maintain records of collaborations, progress and outcomes.

Ensure that the requirements of Grant Agencies such as NIH, Welcome Trust, etc are fulfilled by the UOC.

Facilitate, monitor and support the approval and signing of MOUs, agreements, contracts, and MTAs.

Support in handling research grants.

Administer Research Degrees- MPhil, DM, DPhil, PhD

Research Ethics Review.

Handle administration and regular publication of the Faculty journal.

Monitor ethical conduct of research.

Administer and monitor the post-graduate courses including certificates, Diplomas and MScs.

Monitor research grants and approve progress reports.

Evaluate University research grant applications.

Approve research allowance.

Administer research awards and selections.

Support research commercialization as the main contact and coordinating point of the University Business Linkage Cell.

Provide training on research commercialization and patenting.

Support Patenting.

Publish the Newsletter of the of the Centre.

Organize research communication sessions-e.g. Journal clubs, Bus Stop Talks.

Coordinate news releases related to research -News Paper Articles.

Organize Media Briefings to publicize research- Electronic Media Interviews.

Organize and conduct the annual Colombo Medical Congress.