The DDG of Research coordinates and manages the research directorates that develop technology/knowledge, organized under the institute and performs as the director general. EIAR DDG is responsible for the following major tasks: 

• The institute implements the research policies, strategies, and programs implemented to achieve the goal of increasing the supply of agricultural technology and knowledge. In this regard, he works as a close assistant to the Director General.
• Responsible for technical matters related to agricultural research;
• Coordinates the work of the institute’s research sector directorates; controls; and provides necessary guidance.
• Supervises the planning of research projects; when they are approved, they will monitor their performance. Evaluates, provides feedback, and takes corrective action as necessary;
• Supervises the preparation of the budget required for research work, monitors its approval, and, when approved, monitors and supports its use for the intended purpose and activities;
• The institute’s research sector’s current plan execution reports are prepared and compiled in a timely manner and are presented to the stakeholders;
• Performs other tasks necessary for the effectiveness of the work and executes tasks given by the Director General.

The research sector has eight directorates organized under it. These are:

1. Crop Science Research Directorate;
2. Animal Science Research Directorate;
3. Natural Resource Management Research Directorate;
4. Agricultural Economics Research Directorate;
5. Plant Protection Research Directorate; 
6. Food Science and Nutrition Research Directorate;
7. Agricultural Biotechnology Research Directorate; and
8. Agricultural Engineering Research Directorate.