IIUM Research | DEADLINE: 27 MAR/WED,THE OPENING OF MOHE'S FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME-EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER (FRGS-EC) & INDUSTRY MATCHING PROGRAMME (IMaP)

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السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

May this email reach you while you are in the best of health and Iman by the grace of Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala.

YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr. ,

It is our pleasure to announce the opening of (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme - Early Career Researcher (FRGS-EC) & (Industry Matching Programme (IMaP).

Objective FRGS-EC

1. This research aims to boost the generation of new Malaysian-style theories, concepts and ideas that are the catalyst for new discoveries that break through the boundaries of knowledge and innovative creation.
2. Preparation to develop research performance among new researchers in order to be competitive at the national and international level.
3. Apply the mentoring method as a requirement in the implementation of research projects.

Research Domain
Each application must meet one of the following research domains:-

(a) Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
(b) Technology and Engineering (TK);
(c) Pure and Applied Science (STG);
(d) Clinical and Health Sciences (SKK);
(e) Social Science (SS);
(f) Arts and Applied Arts (SSI); and
(g) Environment and Heritage (WAS).

Fund
The maximum amount of fund is RM30,000.00

Duration
The research period is two (2) years only

Eligibility

1. Malaysian citizens;
2. Active academic staff with permanent positions, grade 52/51 and below and a PhD degree;
3. Have experience as an academic not exceeding seven (7) years;
4. Never received any research grant from the Ministry Higher Education as project leader;
5. Each applicant is allowed to submit only one (1) application only at each phase;
6. Applicants can only receive one FRGS-EC grant throughout the service;
7. A mentor should be identified and appointed among the experienced academic staff (holding grade 54 and up above) from their respective universities or other universities in the same field and expertise.

GRANT GUIDELINES

Objective IMaP

1. This research program is offered to academic staff of Public Universities other than Research Universities to enhance research and technology transfer between Universities/Polytechnics and industry
2. This initiative can help and encourage researchers to continue research based on the results of initial research up to applied/experimental research that can benefit not only the industry but also the community.
3. This strategic initiative can optimize the sharing of funds, technology, human resources and expertise between the University/Polytechnic and industry.

Duration

The maximum research period is 18 months after the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is signed. The Project Leader is responsible for ensuring that the MoA is obtained within three (3) months after the decision is notified by the Ministry.

Fund
The maximum amount of fund is RM500,000.00

GRANT GUIDELINES

Application

Application is submitted in MyGRANTS before 11.59 pm, 27 Mar 2024, Wednesday.

PLEASE BE ALERT OF THE SCHEDULE BELOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINES OF SUBMISSION

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION STATUS IS NOT DRAFT AFTER YOU SUBMITTED TO RMC

Inquiry

Should you need further information, please contact us at grantapplication@iium.edu.my

*Attachment: Tadbir Urus Dana Penyelidikan & MyGrants User Manual

Thank you.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE