Research at CPIT supports many undergraduate degrees, as well as providing research and knowledge transfer services to the private and public sectors. The majority of the research is carried out by degree teaching staff. It includes applied research and creative endeavour.
CPIT’s research is assessed by the Tertiary Education Commission 'Performance Based Research Fund' (PBRF). Funding for research comes from here and other internal funds, and staff are also encouraged to make applications to external research funding organisations to increase the finances available for their research.
The Manager is Dr Margaret Leonard and the Research Co-ordinator is Chris Rhea.