The Research and Development Cell (RDC) of the University encompasses in its ambit all research and innovation activities under the auspices of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.

The aim of the cell is to inspire, guide and coordinate the initiatives of the staff and students towards doctoral and post-doctoral research in sciences and humanities, towards major and minor research projects, towards organizing of national and international conferences, towards presentation of research papers and their publication in reputed journals, and similar other research-related matters.

The regular research activities of the College are headed by the Director of Research and Development Cell and Assisted by Coordinators of Research in Various Schools. The RDC is supported by various committees for promotion of research culture.