An educational institution like the Sylhet Agricultural University has the mandates to perform multi-dimensional functions like teaching, research, training and extension to meet the needs and challenges of different clientele groups, including the farmers. The undergraduate and graduate students are the primary beneficiaries, scientists and personnel engaged in Agricultural development of the country are the intermediate beneficiaries and the farmers of the country are the ultimate beneficiaries of SAU.

The consideration of these facts the following goals are set for SAU Research System-

• To generate information (technologic, ideas, thoughts, imagination, new fact, scientific laws etc) to increase the knowledge on Agricultural Sciences.
• To develop research methodologies to increase the research capability of its graduates and others NARS scientists.
• To contribute in solving agricultural problems of national interest.