YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr. ,
RMC is pleased to share the grant available for application by The Habitat Foundation. The Habitat Foundation (THF) is a charitable trust established in Penang, Malaysia, dedicated to nature conservation. As a practitioner-led organisation, they champion conservation in action through environmental education and outreach, grant programmes, community engagement, partnerships, and foundation-led initiatives.
- Project must be carried out in Malaysia.
- Not purely on academics or theory with no applicability to conservation or community benefit.
- Special consideration is given to initiatives proposed within the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve.
Thank you.
Research Management Centre
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
Dear Prof./Assoc. Prof./ Dr./Mr./Ms.,
- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is pleased to invite all eligible researchers to submit a research proposal(s) under the Digital Society Research Grant (DSRG) and Digital Society Research Grant for Industry (DSRGX) programme. The Call for Proposals (CFP) is now open from Friday, 22 August 2025 until 5:00 pm on Monday, 22 September 2025.
- This cycle focuses exclusively on 21 guided research titles developed by MCMC and our industry partners to reflect key national and sectoral priorities. We warmly encourage researchers to explore these themes and submit proposals that align with them. Only proposals based on these titles will be considered for funding.
- A virtual information session is scheduled at 10:00 am on Friday, 29 August 2025. Attendance for this session is voluntary but highly encouraged as the session will include important advice and reminders on proposal submissions. You may register for the information session by completing this form at [https://mcmc-gov-my.zoom.us/
meeting/register/ ].Jckcoy0ZQjiGpf_hfTjaxg
- For further information, please visit the following link: [https://mcmc.gov.my/en/
grants/2025-dsrg-cycle-2 ].
- For enquiries, please contact the secretariat: Mr. Zachary Malik at 03-8688 8263 / Ms. Atiqah Nabilah Mohd Salleh at 03-8688 7854 / Ms. Kasthuri Sri Tharan at 03-8688 8497 / Ms. Nor Aina Osman at 03-8688 8006 / Ms. Ainul Yasmin Mohd Yusoff at 03-8688 8116 or by email with the subject “DSRG/DSRGX 2025 QUERY” to dsrg@mcmc.gov.my cc grantap
plication@iium.edu.my .
Thank you.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
2.Open to the following Non Principal Investigator
a) Professors;
b) Associate Professors;
c) Assistant Professors
3. The applicant is not on study leave;
4. Proposals associated with the IIUM Flagships may also be submitted provided they are research-based;
5. Proposals for non – research projects will not be entertained
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No |
Area |
Applicant (RM) |
Collaborator (RM) |
Remark |
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1. |
Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
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2. |
Science and Technology |
10,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
2. One (1) Publication of an article in journals indexed in Scopus or WoS or ERA or MyCITE. The article must be co-authored with a collaborator from the industry or NGOs).
2.1. Researchers shall acknowledge this grant as a source of funding and include the names and affiliations of all fellow research collaborators in any publication or publicity.
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
YBhg. Tan Sri / Datuk / Dato’ / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam,
May this email reach you in the best of health and Iman by the grace of Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala.
We wish to inform you that the application for the KOED SIDEK BABA COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH GRANT 2024 is now OPEN from 27th August 2025 until 9th September 2025.
OBJECTIVE
This is a community-based research project type of grant that is meant for KOED academic staff who have the expertise in a certain field to undertake a community-based project to help the community and industry to achieve capacity building attributed to the knowledge transfer by the experts (academician).
It is important that the academician who applied for this grant must already have the body of knowledge from previous research or project findings ready to be transferred to the community and industry concerned. Therefore, once the grant is awarded, the project leader and team are ready to execute the project for the beneficiary. The collaborator (community and industry) must have a genuine problem/issue in their organisation that requires intervention by an expert team to help them with capacity building.
The objectives of the proposal are as follows:
1) to enhance the quantity and quality of research output from the Kulliyyah in terms of intellectual property and impactful research findings.
2) to foster collaboration between the Kulliyyah and external parties (community and industry) that will lead to the exchange of ideas, resources, and expertise, which can enhance the quality and impact of research outcomes.
ELIGIBILITY
1) Open to ALL KOED academic staff who are currently NOT Principal Investigators.
2) A minimum of one (1) co-researcher is required
3) The applicant is NOT on study leave or secondment.
AMOUNT OF GRANT
The grant amount per project is up to a maximum of RM5, 000.
DURATION
The duration of the project is 24 months.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested academic staff are kindly invited to apply for the grant via Research Management System Version 2 (RMSV2) under the KOED Sidek Baba Community-Based Research grant.
Applicants are required to get the Letter of Collaboration / Letter of Intent with the selected community and industry and upload the letter via RMSV2.
All decisions by the relevant bodies are final.
Kindly refer to the attachment for further details of the community grant. For any inquiries, please email the Head of Research, KOED: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aishah Hanim Abd Karim (aishahanim@iium.edu.my).
We look forward to receiving your applications and we wish you all the best!
Thank You. Wassalam.
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
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Focus Areas
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Host Institution
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Research institute or University or Company legally founded and operates in PRC.
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Duration
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6 months
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Funding Support
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RM 72,000 for 6 months
First and last month: RM 14,000 per month
Intervening month: RM 11,000 per month
The funding will be used to support living expenses, insurance and cost of a round-trip flight ticket between Malaysia and PRC.
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Applicant Criteria
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Deadline
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30 October 2025, 1600
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Application & Call Guideline
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Contact Point for Queries
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mse@akademisains.gov.my; +603-6203 0633 ext 207;
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2.Open to the following Non Principal Investigator:
a) Professors;
b) Associate Professors;
c) Assistant Professors
3. The applicant is not on study leave;
4. Proposals associated with the IIUM Flagships may also be submitted provided they are research-based;
5. Proposals for non – research projects will not be entertained
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No |
Area |
Applicant (RM) |
Collaborator (RM) |
Remark |
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1. |
Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
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2. |
Science and Technology |
10,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
2. One (1) Publication of an article in journals indexed in Scopus or WoS or ERA or MyCITE. The article must be co-authored with a collaborator from the industry or NGOs).
2.1. Researchers shall acknowledge this grant as a source of funding and include the names and affiliations of all fellow research collaborators in any publication or publicity.
HARUN M. HASHIM RESEARCH GRANT (HAREG) 2025
11 OCT 2025 – 1 NOV 2025
Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Harun M. Hashim Research Grant (HAREG) 2025. Below are specific terms for HAREG 2025 over and above the guidelines and procedures provided for HAREG.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the grant are as follows:
i)to intensify research on key areas of law;
ii)to advance the legacy of Harun M. Hashim in ensuring justice, integrity and fair play in conflict resolution and community relations at the national and international level;
iii)to support HMHLC and AIKOL in conducting research and impactful publication;
iv)to intensify the process of harmonisation of Shariah and law;
v)to produce quality programmes, modules and products for HMHLC;
vi)to provide aid to students indirectly through research grant.
CRITERIA
i) Harmonisation of Shariah and Law/Tawhidic Epistemology (TE)
ii) IT and AI Law
iii) Comparative Law
iv) Law, Integrity and Ethics
v) Conflict resolution
vi) Governance
vii) Constitutional Law
viii) Human Rights
ix) Other areas of law
ELIGIBILITY
This fund is to provide opportunity for AIKOL researchers to obtain grants and to embark on research activities. With that in mind, the preference under this grant is to award the grant to young researchers, particularly those who have yet to obtain a research grant.
Other eligibilities:
1. One principal researcher & a minimum of one (1) co-researcher
2. Open to all AIKOL academic staff
3. The applicant is not on study leave
DURATION OF THE GRANT
Research projects shall be completed within twelve (12) months from the approval date by the HAREG Committee.
BUDGET
Considering the limited amount of funds available under the Harun M. Hashim Research Fund, in general, the amount of the grant that could be approved is RM5,000; and the funding scope of the Grant is limited to publication costs (RM 3000), Research Assistant (RM 2000), and approved limited travel for the collection of data.
REQUIRED OUTPUT OF RESEARCH
- Researchers are required to publish (complete with evidence) a minimum of 1 article in an indexed journal (or its equivalent)/a book/ chapter in book/conference proceeding with ISBN no. The HAREG Committee may prescribe other outputs (in addition or in lieu) consistent with the objective of the Grant.
2. Researchers shall expressly acknowledge HAREG, all fellow research collaborators and all sources of funding in any publication or publicity.
GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Interested researchers are kindly invited to apply for this grant by completing the application in the RMC online application system (RMSV2).
2. All decisions by the relevant bodies are final.
For inquiries, please email Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noriah Bt Ramli (noriahr@iium.edu.my) /Sis. Edah Baharom (edah@iium.edu.my).
We look forward to receiving your applications, and we wish you all the best!
Thank you. Wassalam.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
- All project proposals should have a clear statement of the problem to be solved;
- The research is fundamental in nature;
- The research is aligned to one (1) or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals;
- The research is aligned to one (1) or more of the Maqasid Syariah
- The research is aligned to one (1) or more of the Malaysia Madani policy framework;
- The intended impact of the research is clearly stated;
- The budget is appropriate and meets the objectives of the grant.
2. Open to the following who are currently NOT Principal Investigators in Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities research area:
a) Professor;
b) Associate Professors ;
c) Assistant Professors;
3. The applicant is not on study leave;
4. Proposals associated with the IIUM Flagships may also be submitted provided they are research-based;
5. Proposals for non – research projects will NOT be entertained.
Assalamualaikum and warm greetings,
YBhg. Dato'/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention an important matter.
- As you may already be aware, the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) has introduced the Malaysia Laboratories for Academia-Business Collaboration (MyLAB) program. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry in the commercialization of research products by providing pre-commercialization funds. The program aligns with the growing demands for local technological advancement, innovation, and knowledge transfer. It is expected to accelerate the commercialization of research products and technologies, particularly in cutting-edge fields.
- We would like to inform you that the MyLAB 1/2025 grant application opens on 17 October 2025, with the closing date set for 31 December 2025. The MyLAB Grant Guidelines (2025 Amendment) and MyLAB Grant Application Form (1/2025) are attached for your reference.
- For your kind information, Technology Transfer Office (TTO) will conduct an initial screening and recommend a maximum of three (3) potential full project proposals to be submitted to the MyLAB Secretariat. Interested researchers are kindly requested to submit their full proposal and related documents to the TTO by Friday, 28 November 2025 for internal evaluation.
Submissions should be made via email to tto@iium.edu.my
For any inquiries, please contact Br. Ami Nordin Bin Ismail at amiluq@iium.edu.my
- As per the MyLAB requirements, applicants whose proposals are shortlisted must also prepare five (5) hardcopies of the completed MyLAB Grant Application Form, properly bound, along with a pendrive containing the softcopy of the application and other related documents. These will be submitted through the TTO/Research Management Centre (RMC) to the MyLAB Secretariat at the following address:
MyLAB Secretariat
Division of IPT Research Excellence (BKPI)
Department of Higher Education
Ministry of Higher Education
Level 7, No. 2, Tower 2, Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5
62200 WP PUTRAJAYA
- Your attention and cooperation in this matter are highly appreciated, and I extend my sincere thanks in advance for your efforts.
Thank you.
Regards,
Technology Transfer Office
Research Management Centre
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2.Open to the following Non Principal Investigator:
a) Professors;
b) Associate Professors;
c) Assistant Professors
3. The applicant is not on study leave;
4. Proposals associated with the IIUM Flagships may also be submitted provided they are research-based;
5. Proposals for non – research projects will not be entertained
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No |
Area |
Applicant (RM) |
Collaborator (RM) |
Remark |
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1. |
Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
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2. |
Science and Technology |
10,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
Collaborator from - Industry - NGO Monetary only |
2. One (1) Publication of an article in journals indexed in Scopus or WoS or ERA or MyCITE. The article must be co-authored with a collaborator from the industry or NGOs).
2.1. Researchers shall acknowledge this grant as a source of funding and include the names and affiliations of all fellow research collaborators in any publication or publicity.
Key details of the CFP:
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CFP Deadline |
19 November 2024 |
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Project Duration |
12 months |
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Focus Areas |
AI-enabled security for telecommunications networks focusing on intelligent threat detection, autonomous response, and network resilience in alignment with MyTMAP2030
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Grant Value |
Up to RM300,000 |
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Terms & Conditions |
1. Membership in MTSFB as a registered organisation 2. Agree to post-grant commitments: i. To actively contribute and participate in MTSFB standardisation activities for minimum of three (3) years from the year Grant is awarded such as working group meetings, public engagement sessions, awareness events, Technical Code (TC) draft review, technical study panellist, speaker for selected events, etc. ii. To undertake the role as part of a drafting committee for at least one (1) TC within 3 years after the grant award. |
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Submission |
Via email to ipdg@mtsfb.org.my |
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Application Form |
Download here: Grant Application Form Other details for submission are available at www.mtsfb.org.my/grants |
They encourage organisations with innovative ideas, strategic initiatives, and a strong commitment to industry development to submit their proposals. For detailed information on the CFP, project details, scope, deliverables, and submission of the proposal, visit www.mtsfb.org.my/grants.
Please be informed that the CFP Briefing Session is scheduled on 7 November 2025. The venue will be confirmed and announced soon. Kindly register early to reserve your seat: https://forms.office.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact them at ipdg@mtsfb.org.my cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my.
Thank you for your attention to this important opportunity.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
- ICT for food
- ICT for Environment Protection and Disaster Prevention
- ICT for a Secure and Smart Community
- ICT for Health and Welfare
- ICT for Inclusive Digital Services and Governance
- ICT related Technologies and Applications
Period for proposal submission: November 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Evaluation period: March 2026
Notice of results: April 2026
- The institution of the applicant should be an ASEAN IVO member, and the applicant should be the project leader. Non-members can submit proposals for new projects as project leaders, but they must apply for membership and obtain approval before the deadline for proposal submission.
- The members of the proposed project must be at a minimum 2 institutions total, and from at least 2 different countries in the ASEAN region.
- Multiple institutions from one country as well as NICT and other Japanese institutions are also welcome to be members of a project team but will not count towards this minimum requirement.
- Institutions that are not members of ASEAN IVO can also be members of the project team.
- Leaders of ongoing projects cannot make new applications.
- Researchers can join a maximum of 2 projects as a project member, including ongoing projects..
- All institutions of project members should provide a “Certificate Letter” to certify the researchers of the institution have been authorized as project members to join the project team and the institution is ready to sign a “Collaborative Research and Development Agreement” for the ASEAN IVO project..
- The website for proposal submission is: https://naivo.org/
2026proposal/papers/ . The deadline for submissions is January 7, 2026instruction
Max. 40,000 US$/project/year. The budget allocation is subject to change based on NICT’s fiscal year budget situation.
Around 5 projects will be selected in total. The duration of the project can be from 6 to 24 months.
If the duration is more than 12 months, the project will be reviewed by the Steering Committee.
Dear Dato’/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.,
We are pleased to announce the opening of the JAMALULLAIL RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (JRRGS) 6.0.
OBJECTIVES
● Promote research in global sustainability through solutions that empower communities, encourage social inclusivity and improve the local environment (Perlis).
● Support projects that are motivated by important, innovative and solvable research problems.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREA
Each application should fit into one or more of the Perlis research focus areas as follows:
1. History and Leadership
a) The History of Jamalullail’s Family and Ancestors
b) Preserving the Sunnah Legacy: The Historical Reign of His Majesty the Raja of Perlis
2. Zakat, Waqf and Asnaf Empowerment
a) Empowerment of Asnaf through Zakat Distribution
b) Collaboration between Waqf Funds and the ‘Amilin for Sustainable Impact
c) Waqf for Community Development in Perlis
d) Asnaf Wellness, Economic Empowerment, and Social Wellbeing
e) The Role of Zakat Institutions (MAIPs) in Providing Mental Health Support alongside Financial Aid
3. Asnaf Agriculture and Sustainability
a) Sustainable Farming Practices and Income Enhancement for Asnaf Farmers in Perlis
b) Smart Farming Solutions for Enhancing Productivity among Asnaf Farmers in Perlis
4. Asnaf Mental Health and Family Support
a) Community-Based Mental Health Awareness Programmes for Asnaf Families in Perlis
b) Parenting Support Interventions to Reduce Stress and Strengthen Family Resilience among Asnaf
c) Developing Islamic Counselling Modules for Poor and Needy Families in Perlis
5. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
a) Advancing Digital Entrepreneurship with Artificial Intelligence
b) Practical Strategies for Digital Marketing to Promote Universities in Perlis and Strengthen Student Enrollment
c) Strengthening the Management of Islamic Institutions in Perlis through Artificial Intelligence
d) Visitor Data Tracking and Analytics via the MAIPs Online Service Portal
6. Education and Human Capital Development
a) Developing Debate, Public Speaking, and Oratory Modules (Malay, Arabic, and English)
b) Module Development for Mosque Management in Perlis
c) Education Modules for Islamic Schools under MAIPs
7. Tourism and Heritage
a) Tourism Development in Perlis through Islamic, Cultural, and Community-Based Approaches
8. Other Fields of Knowledge
a) Exploring Contributions in Architecture, Engineering, Law, and Sciences for the Advancement of Perlis
The research must have any principle of the five (5) principles of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah:
● Protection of Faith or religion (dīn)
● Protection of Life (nafs)
● Protection of Lineage (nasl)
● Protection of Intellect (‘aql)
● Protection of Property (māl)
DURATION
Research should be completed within a period of 12 months from the approval date, with up to 12 months extension (subject to good progress).
ELIGIBILITY
● Only ONE application per staff. A minimum of one (1) co-researcher is required.
● To include one (1) co-researcher from any university in Perlis, preferably from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ).
● Open to all IIUM Non-Principal Investigator only
● The applicant is not on study leave.
● The budget is appropriate and meets the objectives of the grant.
● The research meets the objectives of the grant and is related to community development in Perlis.
● The proposals for non-research projects will not be entertained.
BUDGET
RM 10,000.00 - RM20,000.00 per project (Based on the impact of the research)
REQUIRED OUTPUT OF RESEARCH
● The researchers are required to publish at least ONE (1) indexed journal article (complete with evidence) within the 12-month research duration.
● Researchers shall acknowledge all fellow research collaborators (minimum one active academic) and all sources of funding openly in any publication or publicity.
● Must provide evidence of application, a minimum of 1 (ONE) application to an external research grant and record the application with RMC. The link is available at the RMC website.
GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
● Interested researchers are kindly invited to apply for this grant via the RMSV2, accessible at rmsv2.iium.edu.my from 06 NOVEMBER 2025 (THURSDAY) - 20 NOVEMBER 2025 (THURSDAY).
● UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will requests for the extension of the deadline be entertained.
● All decisions by the evaluators are final.
● Log in using your valid HURIS username and password. Please refer to the attachment for the manual on the Online Research Grant Application Module and the Guidelines for the Jamalullail Responsible Research Grant Scheme.
For further information, please contact Sr. Nurul Ain Binti Maslan at nurulainmaslan@iium.edu.my/
We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you all the best!
Thank You. Wassalam.
Dear Dato’/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.,
The reagent grant program is actively seeking trailblazing proposals from innovative scientists. They will award THREE grants of $10,000 value for selected Bio-Techne proteins, small molecules, cell culture products, antibodies and ELISA kits! Whether you are focused on advancing basic research, creating cutting-edge disease models, or pioneering regenerative medicine techniques, this grant could provide the crucial support needed to get your research from ideas to innovations.
Join them in their commitment to drive scientific breakthroughs and transformative advancements in the field. Apply today and help shape the future of stem cell and organoid research! Submit your project proposal using the form below to apply by November 21, 2025. Limited to 2 applications per person. Grant awards will be announced by January 16, 2026 via email.
Apply online by November 21, 2025.
Grants recipients will be announced by January 16, 2026.
Terms & conditions apply.
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation – What is novel about the proposed research, and how does it push the boundaries of stem cell-based research?
- Impact – What impact will the proposed research have on our greater understanding or application of stem cells, developmental biology, disease modeling, tissue engineering, cell therapy or regenerative medicine?
- Workflow Application – To what extent will the proposed research utilize multiple Bio-Techne products in the experimental workflow.