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Office of Research

Research Leadership & Governance

Institutional Leadership and Oversight

The Office of Research at Paragon International University provides leadership and strategic oversight for research across the university. Reporting to the Vice Rector for Research and working closely with the Research Development Committee and the Research Ethics Committee, the Office strengthens research governance, supports scholarly work, and advances research of regional and global relevance. University research centers and affiliated research institutes report to the Office, ensuring coherence in research strategy, quality assurance, and academic standards.

Office of Research

Contact Info

Office of Research

Paragon International University

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

research@paragoniu.edu.kh

RESEARCH

Research Support

Research Support & Collaboration

The Office of Research develops and updates research policies, facilitates grant and proposal preparation, fosters partnerships with national and international stakeholders, and promotes the dissemination of scholarly work.

Conferences and scholarly events

Academic journals

Research development activities

Research Affiliate and Fellow programs

Research awards and recognition

It hosts international academic conferences and other scholarly events, oversees the university’s academic journals, and supports a wide range of research development activities. The Office undertakes academic outreach visits to research institutions in Cambodia and across the region to strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for academic exchange.

Through its Research Affiliate and Research Fellow programs, the Office collaborates with external scholars conducting research in Cambodia. It also promotes excellence in research through its annual awards, including the Discovery and Excellence Award for Paragon International University faculty and students and the Kolab Award for external researchers. The Office further follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) on research development, quality assurance, and higher education policy.

ET

Research Ethics

Ethics, Values, and Research Training

Guided by the university’s commitment to integrity, responsibility, discovery, and excellence, the Office promotes transparency, accountability, and adherence to international standards of research ethics. All research conducted by faculty, students, research fellows, and affiliated scholars undergoes review by the Research Ethics Committee in accordance with university policies. By supporting faculty research and student research training, the Office contributes directly to the university’s broader goals of fostering independent inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with national development priorities.

MFG

Research Capacity Building

Mentoring Future Generations (MFG)

The Office of Research administers the Mentoring Future Generations (MFG) program, a multi-stage research development and mentorship initiative for university students, young scholars, and early-career academics. Through structured training in research methodology, academic writing, publishing, and research technologies, together with personalized mentorship and professional networking opportunities, the program prepares participants for postgraduate study, scholarly publication, and successful research careers.

Program Framework

Through structured training, personalized mentorship, and professional networking opportunities, the program prepares participants for postgraduate study, scholarly publication, and successful research careers.

Research Development Pathway
Developing scholars through training, mentorship, and opportunity.

Research Training
Research methodology

Academic Mentorship
Personalized guidance and support

Scholarly Engagement
Academic writing, publishing, and research technologies

Career Preparation
Postgraduate study and research careers

PRESS

Academic Publishing

Paragon International University Press

The Office of Research oversees Paragon International University Press, the university’s academic publishing unit. The Press publishes peer-reviewed journals, monographs, edited volumes, conference proceedings, and other scholarly works that advance knowledge and informed public discourse. Through the Press, the university strengthens its capacity for knowledge production and dissemination at national and international levels.

Scholarly Contribution
Advancing knowledge and informed public discourse.

CONNECT

Office of Research Online

Explore and Connect

 

Visit the Office of Research’s official website to learn more about its publications, seminars, awards, conferences, research centers, projects, and various other activities. The website also provides access to annual reports, research policies, application forms for the Research Fellowship and Research Affiliate programs, and ethics clearance for data collection.

Social Media

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LEAD

Office of Research

Research Leadership

Meirambek Zhaparov, Vice Rector for Research

Meirambek ZHAPAROV, PhD

Professor

Vice Rector for Research

mzhaparov@paragoniu.edu.kh →

Alexander J. Klemm, Director of the Office of Research

Alexander J. KLEMM, PhD

Professor

Director, Office of Research

aklemm@paragoniu.edu.kh →

TEAM

People and Profiles

Meet Our Team

Rosslan Ly, Secretary of the Office of Research

Rosslan LY

Secretary, Office of Research

rly@paragoniu.edu.kh →

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