Research & Enterprise stands as a cornerstone of our 2025–2035 University Strategic Plan, driven by our unwavering commitment to nurturing people. At the heart of this vision is the belief that empowering researchers, innovators, and students will unlock transformative impact—within our university and far beyond.
We will:
Structured Research Development Framework
Building research capability through a systematic and strategic approach.
Support for HDR Students
Empowering future researchers through an Accredited Training Scheme.
Collaborative Partnerships
Driving impact by working across disciplines and with industry, academia, government, and the community.
Qualified Expertise
with over 232 PhD Qualified Staff and growing every year
Enterprise Ecosystem
Fostering entrepreneurship and linking research to real-world business and industry applications.
The Centre for Higher Degrees by Research (CHDR) at Taylor’s University is a vital enabler of the university’s Research & Enterprise ambitions, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of research leaders. As the dedicated hub for doctoral and master’s research programmes, CHDR is committed to building a thriving ecosystem that champions scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research that responds to real-world challenges.
From admission to graduation, the Centre provides holistic and seamless support throughout the postgraduate research journey. CHDR manages robust, discipline-spanning programmes, ensuring students benefit from high-quality supervision, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative academic community. Through a structured research development framework, we equip students with essential skills, fostering both current expertise and future-ready capabilities to advance knowledge and practice in their respective fields.
CHDR plays a pivotal role in reinforcing Taylor’s University’s standing as a research-informed institution of excellence. By upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and innovation, we empower our graduates to become influential scholars, thought leaders, and changemakers who shape a better future for Malaysia and the world.
The Centre for Research Management (CRM) at Taylor’s University is the central unit that supports and governs the full research lifecycle across the university. Our mission is to enable, enhance, and elevate research performance through strategic oversight, robust governance, and hands-on operational support.
From facilitating research funding and managing grants to overseeing research analytics and policy governance, CRM plays an instrumental role in ensuring that Taylor’s University remains at the forefront of impactful research and innovation.
Our Core Responsibilities Include:
Grant Management
Managing all stages of internal, national, international, and private research grants; from grant announcements, proposal submission, and award processing, to post-award monitoring, compliance, and financial reporting.
Financial and Asset Management
Monitoring research expenditure to ensure accountability and compliance with funding agency guidelines, while also managing research related asset inventories.
Research Analytics and Institutional Reporting
Leading data collection, analysis, and reporting for national assessments (MyRA, SETARA) and global rankings (QS), including simulation tools, audits, and data integrity verification.
Research Policy and Governance
Developing and maintaining research policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure ethical and effective research practices in line with national and university requirements.
Research Management System Administration (RMS)
Managing and enhancing Taylor’s Research Management System (REMS, RGMS, RARS, eMonitoring) and serving as the RMS Helpdesk for academic users.
Professional Development
Organising workshops, trainings, and discovery cafés to build research capabilities among staff and early career researchers, and facilitating engagement with funding agencies and publishers.
Research Contracts and Agreements
Supporting research-related legal documentation including research contracts, MoUs, MoAs, and LoAs with industry and institutional partners.
Conference and Publication Monitoring
Reviewing and approving research-related travel and publication funding to ensure compliance and proper research output attribution.
The Centre for Knowledge Transfer & Commercialisation (KTC) serves as a catalyst for transforming Taylor’s University’s intellectual capital into real-world impact. By facilitating the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property, KTC unlocks new opportunities for innovation-driven growth.
The Centre actively forges strategic partnerships between academia and industry, bridging research with market needs while cultivating an entrepreneurial culture among researchers and students. Through these efforts, KTC empowers the university community to translate knowledge into solutions that drive economic, social, and global progress.
Explore our team, focus areas, expert profiles, postgraduate research programmes, funding and admission details, and knowledge transfer and commercialisation efforts. We welcome your inquiries and feedback.
Associate Professor Dr. Anthony Ho Siong Hock
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Research & Enterprise
Dr. Hema Subramonian
Head, Centre for Higher Degrees by Research
Adeline Yong Sui Yen
Director, Centre for Research Management
Ts. Mohd Roydean bin Osman
Vice President, Innovation & Commercialisation
