This funding is made available by the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package –Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE), which is funded by the European Union and aims to enhance exchange and connectivity in higher education, research, and technical vocational education and training (TVET). This programme is implemented by the Dutch Organisation for internationalisation in education (Nuffic) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).   

Funding Details

• Number of available grants: 3 

• Maximum amount per grant: €545,000 

• Funding period: January 2025 to December 2027 

Focus Area

1. Green Transition

2. DigitalTransformation

3. Blue Economy  

Activities ineligible for funding

• Representative trips without academic interests, and excursions.

• Extended (more than 50 days) research stays of researchers, staff and PhD students.

• Trips for the purpose of contract initiation.

Application

The proposal for project funding in English must be submitted on time and in complete form to the following email addresses: scope-he@daad.de

In addition, the following documents must be sent in one email, in PDF format:

Please refer to the attached document for further information

1. Project description (refer to Annexe 1).

2. Detailed budget for all implementation years (see Annexe 2).

3. Project planning overview (refer to Annexe 3).

4. Endorsement by the university management (see Annexe 4).

5. If sub-granting: project description and financing plan of the Sub-grantee (if known at the time of application, otherwise to submit information as soon as it is available).

6. Dedicated justification of the own interest in the project on the part of the partner institution

7. Signed cooperation agreement(s) on the partnership between the participating EU and ASEAN Cluster Members, otherwise to provide justification if this is submitted after the conclusion of the contract.

8. Short curriculum vitae and a list of the five most relevant publications of the project leaders and partners on both sides.

After the application deadline, changes to the financing plan, the project description as well as subsequently submitted or amended documents can no longer be considered. Incomplete applications will be excluded from the selection process.

In deviation from this, signed cooperation agreements on the partnership/partnerships between Cluster Members can be submitted later until the contract is concluded, but this must be justified in the timely application 

Inquiry

Ms Polixeni Georgiadou (Bonn) - scope-he@daad.de 

Ms Olivia Deskarina (Jakarta) - scope-he@daad.de  

Attachment: Scope HE

Dear all SASMEC @IIUM and IIUM communities,

We are pleased to announce the opening of SASMEC @IIUM Research Grant 2024 (SRG 2024).  The main objective of the establishment of SASMEC @IIUM Research Grant is to empower research culture in Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM) as one of the leading teaching hospitals in Malaysia.

The details of the grant are as follows:

Research Areas

1.        The focus of this grant is medical and health-related research areas.

2.        Research must be conducted in SASMEC @IIUM, or SASMEC @IIUM is included as part of a multicentre research.

3.        The research must produce an impact on the social or clinical aspect. Research with beneficial impacts to SASMEC @IIUM will be given priority.

Duration of Research Grant:

The duration of the grant is two (2) years.

Criteria of Eligibility

1.        Open to all SASMEC @IIUM staff (Grade 41 and above) and IIUM full-time academic staff.

2.        A staff is eligible for only one (1) application as Principal Investigator (PI).

3.        A minimum of one (1) co-researcher is required.

4.        At least one (1) academic staff is required as a co-researcher if the PI is a non-academician.

5.        For non-SASMEC @IIUM staff applicants, at least one (1) SASMEC @IIUM staff or an academician who practises in  SASMEC @IIUM must be included as a PI or co-researcher.

6.        Junior applicants are encouraged to include senior academicians in the team as mentors.

7.        Those who are on study leave or unpaid leave are not entitled to apply.

Grant Amount

The grant ceiling of funding for each proposal is capped at RM 20,000.00.

Required Research Output

1.        Researchers are required to publish within the 24-month of the research duration.

2.        The required research output are as follows:

(a)       One (1) publication in indexed journal; or

(b)      One (1) publication in MyCite journal; or

(c)       Two (2) publications in non-indexed journals.

Grant Application Procedures

All researchers are kindly invited to apply for this grant by completing the application in the IIUM Research Management System V2.0 (RMSV2) commencing from 18 September 2024 until 31 October 2024.

References

Kindly refer to the following documents for further details:

1.        SASMEC @IIUM Research Grant (SRG) Terms of Reference and Guidelines for Application

2.        SASMEC @IIUM Research Grant 2024 (SRG 2024) Flowchart of Application

Inquiries

For inquiries, please kindly contact the following staff from the Department of Education and Research (DEAR), SASMEC @IIUM:

1.        Sr. Roswati binti Nawi [roswatinawi@iium.edu.my | 09-5912510]

2.        Sr. Khairunnissa’ binti Imran [nissa@iium.edu.my | 09-5912500 ext 1078]

We look forward to receiving your application and we wish you all the best!

Thank you. والسلام

PROF. DATO’ DR. MOHAMED SAUFI BIN AWANG

Hospital Director

Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM)

Background

The Public Private Research Network known as PPRN is an innovative initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education to encourage demand-based innovation programs in driving increased productivity and strengthening the development of Malaysia's economy since 2014.

YBhg. Tan Sri / Datuk / Dato '/ Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam,

The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme honours Professor Wang Gungwu, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) for his distinguished tenure of 17 years and for his key contributions in nurturing a strong culture of research excellence at ISEAS.

The programme aims to build the next generation of scholars and policy makers exploring the nexus of big-power relations and its impact on Southeast Asia, through policy relevant and contemporary research on international politics and security, regional economics and digital technology, in the following priority areas of research:

·  Developments in US-China relations and their impact on Southeast Asia

·  Asia Pacific security issues (e.g. South China Sea, China-ASEAN relations)

·  Progress and prospects of global/regional economic cooperation initiatives
(e.g. Belt and Road Initiative and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership)

·  Rise of China and its impact on Southeast Asian communities

·  Use of digital media and technology by countries to further their interests and influence perceptions in Southeast Asian countries

Duration

Fellowships may be for a minimum of two (2) months, up to a period of six (6) months, subject to approval by ISEAS. Successful applicants are expected to be in residence at ISEAS for the duration of their fellowship.

Expected Outputs and Publication Opportunities

Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows (WGWVF) are required to contribute to ISEAS Perspective and Fulcrum publications in the areas of their research and speak at an in-house seminar on their research findings during their fellowship at ISEAS. As WGWVF, researchers will be part of a network of regional scholars and are welcome to contribute to ISEAS after their fellowship.

Eligibility

The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme is intended for post-doctoral research fellows and mid-career policymakers.

For mid-career policymakers, we welcome applicants who may not have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, provided that their CV/Resume can ascertain an appropriate level of professional experience and research interest.

Application Requirements

Application period for the 2025 intake: 6 May – 2 August 2024.

Applicants must submit:

1.    Cover Letter

2.    CV/Resume

3.    Research Statement (3 pages, double-spaced) addressing:

4.    Area of research, research methodology, timeline, and expected outputs

5.    Duration of fellowship in residence at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

6.    Two Reference Letters

7.    Proposal for partial/full cost-sharing (if applicable)

Apply Now

1. All applications must be received no later than Friday 02 August 2024.

2. Submit the application via email to: development@iseas.edu.sg  with subject:

Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2025 – [First Name and Last Name]

3. The two referees should provide the Letters of Reference via email to: development@iseas.edu.sg with subject: Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2025 – [Reference Letter for First Name and Last Name]

For enquiries on this programme, please contact:

Mr Malcolm Yiong

Assistant Director, Development

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace

Singapore 119614

development@iseas.edu.sg

Website: https://www.iseas.edu.sg/about-us/opportunities/fellowships/wang-gungwu-visiting-fellows-programme/

We are excited to announce the launch of the PhDPreneur Program, an initiative designed to equip PhD graduates and final-year PhD candidates with essential skills in research commercialization and entrepreneurship. This program aims to enhance the commercialization rate of local research and development outputs by supporting participants in establishing technology-based startup companies.

Program Objectives:

1. Increase the number of entrepreneurs among PhD graduates with commercialization skills and capabilities.
2. Increase the number of technology-based startup companies.
3. Empower PhD graduates to commercialize potential research outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Malaysian citizens aged 40 and below as of January 1, 2024.
2. PhD graduates or final-year PhD candidates from local public or private universities.
3. PhD graduates must be within two years of graduation. Those exceeding this period must provide proof of the continued relevance and high commercialization potential of their PhD projects.
4. Not employed full-time during the program implementation.
5. Have not previously received funding with similar scope or objectives.
6. Projects must be at TRL 4-8.
7. Projects or products must demonstrate good technological and market potential (evaluated by MTDC analysts).
8. Must possess entrepreneurial attributes, potential, and interest.
9. Must commit fully to the program (signing an offer letter with mandatory terms and conditions).

Program Phases:

1. Phase I – Screening and Selection: Online applications followed by pitching sessions to a selection panel.
2. Phase II – Commercialization Bootcamp: Intensive 5-day training on technology commercialization for the selected 25 participants.
3. Phase III – Development of Value Proposition Canvas (VPC) and Business Model Canvas (BMC): Two-month period for developing VPC and BMC, with mentorship and coaching.
4. Phase IV – Demo Day: Participants will pitch to a panel of investors and industry representatives. Ten participants will advance to the next phase.
5. Phase V – Startup Company Formation: Guidance provided for establishing startup companies.
6. Phase VI – Scale Up and Collaboration: Participants will engage in technology scaling and industry collaboration over a 12-month period.

If you submit an application for this program, please inform the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at:

• Br. Ami Nordin Ismail: amiluq@iium.edu.my
• Sr. Nur Ain Syahirah binti Shamsol Bahrin: ainsyahirah@iium.edu.my

For any additional inquiries, please contact:

• Cek Norlia Mohd Shah: 03-8939 0619; norlia@mtdc.com.my
• Mohd Shafiq Mohd Nor: 03-8939 0620; mshafiq@mtdc.com.my

We look forward to your participation and are excited to support you in transforming your research into successful commercial ventures.

Best regards,

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (TTO)

 RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE