- 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.
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We are excited to announce that applications for the Exploratory and Transformative Research Grant (GET) 2026 are now officially open! This is a premier opportunity to secure funding for high-impact projects that align with the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13).
Grant Highlights
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Funding: Up to RM250,000 per project.
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Duration: 2 or 3 years.
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Research Themes:
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(a) Shifts in Economic Block Arrangements;
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(b) Future Digital & Technological Changes;
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(c) Demographic Changes & Quality of Life;
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(d) Planetary Health Crisis;
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And three (3) additional research areas:
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(e) Education;
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(f) National Security; and
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(g) Heritage & Local Wisdom.
Important Deadlines
Checklist for Success
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Update your Profile: Ensure your Researcher Profile (Publications, IP, etc.) is fully updated and verified by RMC.
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Report Status: Ensure all previous MOHE grant reports (FRGS, etc.) are completed.
Output & Return of Value (ROV) 
Resources & Forms
Access the guidelines and application forms here: 
GET 2026 Application Folder
Link to submit application form: https://forms.gle/
Link shared by Prof Shahir for applicants’ reference:
GET Readiness Checklist for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Eligibility Note:
Sponsored Research under Government: Researchers with active sponsored grants may apply.
MOHE Grants: Researchers with active MOHE grants are ineligible. All MOHE projects must be completed and officially closed before submitting a GET grant application.
We look forward to seeing your innovative proposals! If you have any questions, please contact the RMC office at grantapplication@iium.edu.
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 Monday, 2 March 2026 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
- This cycle focuses exclusively on 20 guided research titles developed by MCMC and their industry partners to reflect key national and sectoral priorities. They 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 Thursday, 5 March 2026. 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/ ].fMxtH7NRTnGlZPgYtC-C-g
- For further information, please visit the following link: [https://mcmc.gov.my/en/
grants/2026-dsrg-dsrgx-cycle-1 ].
- For enquiries, please contact the secretariat: Mr. Zachary Malik at 03-8688 8263 / Ms. Kasthuri Sri Tharan at 03-8688 8497 / Ms. Atiqah Nabilah Mohd Salleh at 03-8688 7854 / Ms. Nor Aina Osman at 03-8688 8008 / Ms. Ainul Yasmin Mohd Yusoff at 03-8688 8116 or by email with the subject “DSRG/DSRGX 2026, CYCLE 1 QUERY” to dsrg@mcmc.gov.my cc grantap
plication@iium.edu.my .
Record your research application HERE.
- For energetic and creative young Malaysian researchers.
- Aged below 40.
- Engaged in a basic fundamental scientific research field at a research facility in Malaysia.
- Residing in Malaysia.
- Individual or Group effort.
- Excludes clinical medicine and mathematics.
We strongly advise that all interested applicants read and understand the “Online Submission Guide” carefully, before submitting their application forms online to MTSF.
To be processed, assessed and judged on-line, only scanned applications submitted via this website are acceptable. Application forms posted/couriered to the Secretariat in hard copies will not be considered/processed.
- Please download and complete the application form (in Word Format).
- Obtain the necessary signature and chop/approval from the relevant institutions/authorities. Plea
se share the document with RMC at least 3 working days before you plan to submit it to the grant secretariat. - Scan the entire completed forms (in pdf file) and submit online via this website.
- For easy of identification, please named/saved the duly completed application form in the following standard format/samples
- Science & Technology Research Grant-Name of Main Researcher-University/
Institution-Year of Application (STRG-ahmad-IIUM- 2026) - Please adhere to the requirements when submitting online. All mandatory fields have to be filled/completed.
- Please check the contents thoroughly before submitting online, as any alteration or re-submission thereafter will be rejected in total.
- Upon successful submission, the applicant will be acknowledged with a reply email from the Secretariat with a given reference number, for future references.
- The application for MTSF Awards and Grants shall stay open from 1st January and closes on the 31 May annually. After the midnight of 31st May, the online feature shall log off automatically. Please submit your application early to avoid any disappointment.
- Nominations/applications are to be endorsed by the authorized representative of the university. Please submit the form to grantapplication@iium.edu.
my at least 3 working days before the deadline. - Once the application has been submitted to the secretariat, please record the proposal submission HERE.
Malaysia Toray Science Foundation
Tel : (+604) 385 4151 Fax: (+604) 385 4194
Email : mtsf.tml.mb@mail.toray Website : www.mtsf.org
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Topic
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Budget year: 2026
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Stages
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Opening date
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Deadline
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Contributions
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Indicative number of grants
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€13,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €6,500,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €5,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€18,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €9,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€13,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €6,500,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €5,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€12,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €6,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
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€11,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
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€11,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €5,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €5,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€6,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €3,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
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€3,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €3,000,000.00
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1
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€12,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €4,000,000.00
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3
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€8,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €4,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€12,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €6,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€8,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €4,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €5,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-
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€10,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €10,000,000.00
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1
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-
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€11,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
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2
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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-
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€12,000,000.00 | Single-stage | 17 April 2026 |
17 September 2026
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around €6,000,000.00
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2
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We are pleased to inform you of the OPENING of Public-Private Research Network 2.0 (PPRN 2.0) for the year 2026 (PHASE 2/2026).
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Opening date |
1 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
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Closing date for online submission to RMC
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(20 April 2026/Monday) |
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Internal Evaluation (first round)
Researcher(s) improve proposal
Internal Evaluation (second round)
Final recommendation by RMC to MOHE through the PPRN system
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21 April 2026 (Tuesday)
27 April 2026 (Monday)
4 May 2026 (Monday)
11 May 2026 (Monday) |
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MOHE Closing Date |
15 May 2026 (Friday)
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Method of application
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Online through the following link:
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PPRN Telegram |
Link for telegram for inquiry on online application system https://t.me/+qP2E_NS2ehpmNTM1
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PPRN System Walkthrough |
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PPRN Guideline & PPRN Coaching Slides |
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.
This program targets product innovation to improve or add value to existing industry products, especially those based on technology or certification. In addition, this program also aims to improve product production processes, resource components, warehouses, logistics, delivery methods or services.
PPRN website https://epprn.mohe.
For further inquiries on the grant application, please email to pprn@mohe.gov.my cc grantap
Thank you. Wassalam.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,
We are pleased to inform you that the International Division, MOSTI has received an invitation to submit project proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026–2027, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This fund, established by the Government of Canada, supports small-scale yet high-impact projects across ASEAN Member States in line with Canada’s global priority areas.
We invite interested researchers and stakeholders to submit proposals aligned with the following key themes:
- Inclusive Governance – including democracy, human rights, and women’s political participation
- Peace and Security – including Women, Peace and Security (WPS), cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and maritime security
- Inclusive Growth – including women’s economic rights and economic security
Priority will also be given to initiatives addressing areas such as AI governance, online scam prevention, youth and peacebuilding, gender equality, democratic governance, and maritime cooperation.
Key Information:
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (23:59 GMT+7). Please submit using the attached proposal template.
- Submission Method: Email to aseancanadacfli@gmail.com
- Language: English or French
- Funding Range: CAD 20,000 – CAD 40,000 (up to CAD 100,000 maximum)
- Eligibility: Open to civil society organisations, academic institutions, NGOs, and relevant government bodies
- Regional Requirement: Projects must involve at least three ASEAN countries
- Applicants are required to use the official application form and include a detailed budget. Only complete submissions received before the deadline will be considered.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Nindia.Satiman@international.
(cc: grantapplication@iium.
We strongly encourage eligible parties to take advantage of this opportunity to develop impactful projects and strengthen regional collaboration. Once the application has been submitted to the secretariat, please record the proposal submission HERE.
Thank you.
Wassalam.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE