The URB helps foster and improve the Research environment at DU. The main tasks of URB include:

•  Formulating policies and guidelines for the allocation of funds for Research and Faculty Development.
•  Considering policies to be followed in seeking grants support from external agencies.
•  Evaluating and approving applications for internal Research funding i.e. Short Term Faculty Development Grant (STFDG), Regular Research Grant (RRG), Seed Grant (SG) and Incentive Claim (IC).
•  Approving applications for conducting Research or other works in DU that involve data collection, interviews with DU community, and filling questionnaires.
•  Editing and publishing the Annual Research Report of the University.
•  Facilitate Research collaboration with other universities & Research institutions.
•  Help the colleges organize international conferences at DU.