IPSAS research program is called Youth Development where it focuses on the process of enhancing youth development from the perspective of citizenship and leadership, well-being and social health, and technology. This research provides the stakeholders with continuous assessment based on three youth development perspective.Please refer Research for further details.

IPSAS conducts research from basic fundamental studies and up to applied research. IPSAS also conducts action research and contract research tailored specific to the client’s needs. Please refer to Research for further details.

The research experts at IPSAS come from various faculties and department of social science cluster at UPM. They were engaged according to their expertise depending on the subject matter of the research. Please refer to Researchers’ Directory for further information regarding the experts.

Please contact our officer Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva at 603-97691862 or email at jld@upm.edu.my for assistance.

IPSAS offers job vacancies such as Research Assistant (RA) and enumerators (data collection, data entry, transcribers) depending on the availability of the research projects. Any vacancies will be announced through UPM Putra mail and IPSAS website.

IPSAS welcomes research collaborations with government agencies, private organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and higher education institutions both locally and internationally. Collaborations may involve joint research, publications, training, consultancy, or module development. Interested parties may contact IPSAS for further discussion by contacting Ms. Nurul Akhtar Kamarudin at 603-9769 1867 or via email at nurulakhtar@upm.edu.my.

Yes. Researchers or students who wish to conduct research at IPSAS are required to submit a formal application together with a research proposal for consideration by the management, in accordance with the established procedures. Applications may be addressed to the Director, Institute for Social Science Studies, or submitted via email to ipsas@upm.edu.my.

Yes. IPSAS offers consultancy services in various areas of social science research, including research design, instrument development, data analysis, research report writing, and academic publishing, subject to the expertise of its researchers and the scope of the project. Applications may be addressed to the Director, Institute for Social Science Studies, or submitted via email to ipsas@upm.edu.my.

Members of the public may refer to the Researcher Directory or contact IPSAS to obtain information on researchers with expertise in relevant fields of research. For further assistance, please contact Ms. Nurul Akhtar Kamarudin at +603-9769 1867 or via email at nurulakhtar@upm.edu.my.

Currently, IPSAS offers four (4) fields of study, which are (i) Community Education and Development, (ii) Rural Advancement, (iii) Leadership Studies, and (iv) Youth Studies.

For Master, the minimum semester is 4 semesters (2 years) and it goes up to a maximum of 6 semesters (3 years). Meanwhile for PhD, the minimum semester is 6 semesters (3 years) and a maximum of 10 semesters (5 years). For further information please refer to www.sgs.upm.edu.my

The requirement for application can be obtained at Academic and the details of admission requirement can be accessed from sgs.upm.edu.my

IPSAS does not offer sponsorship to the graduate students; however students are encouraged to apply for the Graduate Research Assistance scheme offered by SPS. For further details please browse through sgs.upm.edu.my

Please contact Mrs.Hilyana Mokhtar at 603-9769 1872 or email to  hilyana@upm.edu.my 

Yes. Postgraduate students may have opportunities to participate in research projects as Research Assistants (RAs) or members of the research team, subject to project requirements and approval by the principal researcher.

Yes. Students may seek advice on research and academic development from supervisors or researchers with expertise in the relevant field, subject to their availability, agreement, and the suitability of the research area.

Yes. IPSAS postgraduate programmes are open to both local and international students who meet the admission requirements stipulated by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

IPSAS provides a conducive and comfortable learning environment to support the academic success of postgraduate students. Facilities include a Postgraduate Room, Wi-Fi access, and the IPSAS Resource Centre, which houses a collection of books, research reports, theses, and reference materials related to the social sciences, with borrowing services available for books and theses. IPSAS also provides a Reading Corner, which offers a comfortable and conducive space for reading, as well as a pantry and dining area equipped with a water dispenser and dining tables.

IPSAS is a research centre in social science studies that focus on youth development and community issues. The institute also offers post-graduate programs at Master and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels. Apart from that, the institute also provides training related to data analysis in both quantitative and qualitative. 

Please contact Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence D’Silva at 603-97691862 or email at jld@upm.edu.my for assistance.

Yes. IPSAS offers rental services for its Meeting Room, Discussion Room, and Training Room at the established rental rates. Further information is available under the Our Services section.

Yes. IPSAS welcomes applications for Industrial Training or practical training placements. External institutions or agencies may submit applications via email to ipsas@upm.edu.my. For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Din Ayup at +603-9769 1861 or via email at dinayup@upm.edu.my.

Information on IPSAS programmes, research, seminars, workshops, and activities is available through the official IPSAS website, including the Services and Networking sections, as well as its official social media and communication channels. IPSAS social media platforms include IPSAS Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, IPSAS Consultancy and Training Facebook, and YouTube.

Members of the public may contact IPSAS by telephone, email, or by visiting the administration office during office hours. Official contact information is available on the IPSAS website and can be accessed through the Directory or Staff section.

Yes. IPSAS actively encourages strategic collaborations with higher education institutions, government agencies, industry partners, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and international organisations in the areas of research, training, publication, and community development.

IPSAS training programmes are open to students, academics, researchers, civil servants, industry practitioners, and members of the public, subject to the participation requirements of each programme.

Registration can be made through the registration link or form provided for each programme. Registration announcements and details will be published on the official IPSAS website and social media platforms.

Yes. Certificates of participation will be awarded to participants who fulfil the participation requirements stipulated for the respective programme.

Yes. IPSAS offers in-house training programmes that can be customised according to the needs of an organisation, subject to mutual agreement and the suitability of the training modules. External organisations or agencies may contact Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Roslan Rosnon at +603-9769 1862 or via email at roslan_rosnon@upm.edu.my for further information.

Information regarding programme fees, payment methods, and payment deadlines will be provided in the official announcement for each training programme.