The IBR anchors the core objectives of KIU which include;
To provide the leadership, support, and, opportunities for development that researchers need to fulfill their potential
To install honesty and integrity amongst Faculty members, Staff, and, Students working in IBR
Working under stringent rules of transparency to gain the confidence and trust of international funding bodies
To respect values and diversity of backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and, ideas of individuals
To foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research which are open to new ideas.