This committee is responsible to the URC for the conduct of all research by performing the following duties and functions: -

1. Handling evaluation of research proposals submitted through the Centre of Studies;
2. Monitoring and assessing the progress of the ongoing project;
3. Arranging evaluation of research output, suggesting any changes, if necessary, and recommending to the URC to approve the Research Output;
4. Evaluation of the application of the research exhibition;
5. Evaluation of commercialization potential of Research Output;
6. Recommendation of a method of commercialization;
7. Review of Licensing and Commercialisation Agreement; and
8. Evaluation of establishment of start-up/spin-off companies.

Members of the REC comprise the following: -

1. Director of RMC as Chairman;
2. The Deputy Directors of RMC as the Secretary.
3. The Heads of Research of relevant KCDIO;
4. A representative from the Finance Division;
5. A representative from the Office of the Legal Adviser; and
6. Any other person appointed by the Director of RMC.