Greetings from the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

Dear YBhg Academician/ Tan Sri/ Datuk/ Dato’/ Professor/ Dr/ Sir/ Madam, 

In honour of the late Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh's legacy, Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh (RBS) Medical Research Trust Fund was established through funds bequeathed by Dr Ranjeet himself, to encourage and enhance research activities, particularly in the fields of medical and biomedical sciences. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) serves as the custodian of the Fund, with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) as the implementing agency for its programmes.  

This year, the RBS Medical Research Grant will be awarded to one (1) Malaysian young scientist, with a maximum grant amount of RM 50,000.00. The call for applications is open from 2 January 2025 and closes on 28 February 2025 at 11.59 PM. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.  

MOSTI and ASM are pleased to invite young Malaysian scientists in the fields of medical or biomedical research from your institution to apply for the 2025 RBS Research Grant via the following link:

For further information and inquiries, you may contact the following ASM Officials: 

1. Ms Natasha Kaie, Senior Analyst, STI Strategic Initiatives, Analytics and Partnership (SAP) (Email: natashakaie@akademisains.gov.my ; Tel: 03 6203 0633 ext 155); and 

1. Ms Adlin Sofea, Analyst, STI Strategic Initiatives, Analytics and Partnership (SAP) (Email: adlin.sofea@akademisains.gov.my ; Tel: 03 6203 0633 ext 131). 

Kindly find the official letter and other details for the through this link: RBS 2025

Note: Please record your application submitted for the grant with RMC here

Thank you.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE