Faculty and Research Supervision
In brief: Supervision at the Islamic Institute of Advanced Research: how supervisors are assigned, Chancellor Professor Pir Dr. Abaid Ahmad's role, and the research culture of the Institute.
Every candidate is assigned a supervisor with relevant expertise in the chosen specialisation.
Leadership
Professor Pir Dr. Abaid Ahmad — PhD (Humanities), founder and Chancellor of Almadinah Islamic University, U.S.A — sets the academic and spiritual direction of the Institute.
Supervisors
Supervisors and examiners are drawn from qualified scholars in the relevant discipline. Their names and qualifications are provided to applicants in writing on request, so that you can check them before enrolling.
Research culture
- Regular written feedback from your supervisor
- Clear milestones from proposal to submission
- Honest evaluation: a dissertation must meet the standard to pass
- Respect for differing scholarly opinions
See the dissertation guide.