Section 32(6)(i) in The U.P. Harcourt Butler Technical University Act, 2016
(i)scrutinize the applications received for establishment and development of research project to be submitted to various national and international agencies, as per rules, and process the same for forwarding to the State Government or suitable authority as provided by the Statutes;(J)recommend to Executive Council financial research awards, citations for good research for promoting the research culture in University;