The Office of the Deputy Dean (Post Graduate & Responsible Research) at IIUM plays a vital role in nurturing future scholars and upholding research integrity. They oversee all aspects of postgraduate programs, from admissions and curriculum to student support and research facilitation. This office champions responsible research by promoting ethical conduct, managing research ethics approvals, and fostering a culture of integrity among faculty and students. By ensuring quality education and ethical research practices, this office contributes significantly to IIUM’s mission of producing competent and ethical graduates who can make meaningful contributions to society.

Specifically, Office of Deputy Dean (Post Graduate & Responsible Research) handle the following functions:

Postgraduate Studies:

• Overseeing postgraduate programs: This includes managing admissions, curriculum development, academic advising, and monitoring student progress.
• Facilitating research: Providing support for postgraduate students in their research endeavors, including access to resources, research ethics approvals, and guidance on research methodology.
• Enhancing postgraduate experience: Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance the academic and professional development of postgraduate students. 
• Promoting postgraduate studies: Disseminating information about postgraduate programs and attracting qualified students.

Responsible Research:

• Promoting research integrity: Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure ethical conduct in research.
• Overseeing research ethics: Managing the research ethics approval process, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Supporting responsible research practices: Providing training and resources on topics such as data management, authorship, plagiarism, and conflict of interest.
• Fostering a culture of responsible research: Raising awareness about responsible research practices among faculty and students.