Welcome to IIUM Research Cluster
One way to promote high quality of research is to establish well-balanced team of researchers through the so-called research
clustering. Clustering research into strategic areas increase the number of researchers bidding for major or big projects.
Data from Ministry of Science Technology and Environment shows that the institutions that become the major takers for IRPA
grant, derived from the existence of research clusterings in the. Research clusterings have a huge impact in encouraging and
promoting research.
Among the main objectives for the establishment of research cluster that is expected to bring major contributions to research
in IIUM are:
- To promote research and enhance good research image of the IIUM;
- To be more focused in conducting quality research and innovation in IIUM niche areas;
- To encourage researchers in disseminating research findings through articles in refereed journals, papers in international proceeding, books and seminars;
- To provide opportunities for new and senior researchers to have their own research team;
- To form national and international research linkages;
- To commercialize the research outputs through patenting, etc.
However, for any proposed Unit/Centre/Institute, it will be evaluated based on certain criteria in order to know their impact
and sustainability. These criteria are to be met before a research institute can be formed. By knowing the impact and
sustainability, it can avoid the risk of forming research groups that may not have the expertise and resources, and also
not have substance.