A conducive academic environment has three components which includes, teaching, research and extension. In Lady Doak College, emphasis is given to research to complement and enhance the quality of teaching and in this regard the college has established a Research and Development Cell to act as a support and enabling system for faculty to pursue their research career successfully along with teaching The Research and Development Cell comprises of a committee of a few faculty members from sciences & humanities stream to carry out all the necessary activities of the cell effectively in a holistic manner.