• Nurturing a research culture by taking all the policy-making decisions with reference to research work in the University.
• Taking measures to improve the research carried out by the academics.
• Facilitating publication of research in high-impact international journals to strengthen the cooperation among academics both within the University and with other local and overseas Universities and research institutes.
• Encouraging multidisciplinary research as it has become the trend in the world now, while paying the foremost attention to Buddhist research works.
• Enhancing the standards of the research work undertaken by the staff members.
• Taking steps to improve the accessibility of the research findings of the University academics.
• Encouraging, facilitating, and monitoring the research publications of the University.
• Rewarding researchers at the University.
• Advising on external research grants, particularly for post-graduate studies in foreign universities.
• Being the active and responsible entity of the University for all research-relevant matters.
• Managing all kinds of research-relevant publications to increase efficiency and enhance the University’s research culture.
• Recommending the Finance Branch to allocate funds for the functions of the RC in accordance with its annual budget.
• Overseeing the management of external funds received by the RC.

1. The Chairperson, who has an excellent research record in various disciplines appointed by the Vice-Chancellor (This designation also has to be impartial, well-informed, a mature researcher who has both local and foreign research experiences, fluent in both Sinhala and English, a permanent senior staff member).
2. Three other nominees of the Vice-Chancellor who are members of the Academic Staff of the University, and have an excellent research record
3. A representative of the Council of the University
4. Deans of the Faculties
5. A representative of the Senate

Dr. Upul Priyantha Gamage – Chairman

Professor Moragollagama Uparathana Thero – Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Professor Gonadeniye Pannarathana Thero – Dean, Faculty of Language Studies

Senior Lecturer Baragama Saddhananda Thero – Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies

Associate Professor Dunukeulle Sarananda Thero – Senate Nominee

Senior Lecturer Dr. Waruni Tennakoon – Member

Senior Lecturer Dr. Omalpe Somananda Thero – Member

Emeritus Professor Wijithapure Wimalarathana Thero – Council Member

Senior Asst. Registrar Ven. Bogamuwe Dheerananda Thero – Secretary