Functions

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the RDI has the following functions:

• Promote and organize research, publication, training and consultancy efforts of the University in a planned, coordinated and organized way.
• Co-ordinate research activities of the faculties of the University, and conduct in-house research by the research personnel and academic staff of the university.
• Organize external research to be conducted jointly by researchers outside the University and MEDIU researchers
• Provide consultancy services to both private and public sectors, in particular related to the application of Islamic knowledge.
• Collect information on fields related to its activities and systematize and disseminate it for the benefit of research activities and public policy of the countries concerned.
• Provide occasional short courses/training/workshop on research methodology for academic staff of the University.
• Undertake any other activity which may help achieve the objectives of the Centre.

In order to conduct and co-ordinate research activities of the University, the Centre does the following:

• Prepare the policies, rules, regulations and procedure concerning the conduct of research and distribution of research grants.
• Invite, accept and evaluate research projects for their support by the University.
• Provide logistics support including secretarial services, research assistance, etc.
• Monitor the progress of research projects and help overcome any problem facing the implementation of projects.
• Evaluate the research reports/outputs and make suggestions for improvements, if necessary, and decide as to the acceptance of the research output.