The ROC recommends the projects while a separate Research Grant Committee decides on the grant amounts. ROC funds are granted on a competitive basis and are intended as a start-up fund for young investigators for the initial 2-3 years. Investigators are strongly encouraged to seek external funding wherever possible.

The Office of Biomedical Research administers the ROC grants, which includes budgeting and projection of spending, monitoring progress of projects through annual reports and overall administrative support.
Accounting support is provided by Endowment Fund department.