UPGN focuses on the acquisition and coordination of core national research grants primarily involving internal university schemes and key ministry-driven funding aligned directly with higher education policy frameworks (e.g., KPT and university-level grants). The emphasis is on strengthening institutional research capacity, supporting national education agendas, and ensuring alignment with domestic development priorities. These include funding aligned with national policies and development agendas such as Higher Education Ministry, Ministry of Economy, and other domestic entities. The emphasis is on strengthening local research capacity, supporting national priorities, and generating socio-economic impact within the country.