The formula for how many research points you'll get in a day is:
RP/day=(1+(20+5\xd7N+AS)/100)\xd7(SS+AL)2
Where: N = Character's Negotiation skill level AS = Agent standing (not faction or corporation standing). This is affected by your Connections skill. SS = Character's specialist science field skill level (e.g., "Quantum Physics") AL = Agent Level