The mission and vision of the organisation is to be achieved through the following core objectives:
a. Conducting and publishing research on various issues pertinent to the field of expertise
of members and or generally focused on research development in Papua New Guinea.
b. Provide peer support for other researchers to build and strengthen a research culture
in PNG.
c. Facilitating research capacity building through developing information packages and
general guides on research skills, tools and approaches.
d. Promoting the work of Papua New Guinean scholars to encourage and inspire careers
in research to meet the country’s information needs.
e. Seeking donor funding to provide financial assistance for Papua New Guinean
undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.
f. Promoting a culture of voluntary research mentorship among scholars, students and
researchers.
g. Support the revival and development of PNG journals in various fields of study.
h. Advocating for a shared view of strengthening and increasing capacity building of PNG
researchers among stakeholders of research projects in PNG.