The Research Advisory Board supports the research work undertaken by the Association. In December 2012 it was reorganised into a Strategy Group and five sub-groups: International, Communications, Information Management, Academic Development and Field Research.

For 2013, the Board has set itself the following aims:

1. Establish a self-organising board

2. Improve communications, within board, and between board and members

3. Support member research

4. Support formal research and create evidence base

5. Create an international research network.

The Board are always looking for new members with some experience of both research and permaculture, including academics, amateur researchers, those working in research institutions and diploma apprentices/graduates. The Board can be contacted through research@permaculture.org.uk