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Deadline: Wed,7 Jan 2026, Call for Proposals 2026: ASEAN IVO
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.
 
Dear Dato’/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.,
 
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals 2026 is now open. As Japan’s sole National Research and Development Agency specializing in the field of information and communications technology, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) is in charge of promoting the ICT sector as well as research and development in ICT, which drives economic growth and creates an affluent, safe and secure society.
 
Topics
  1. ICT for food
  2. ICT for Environment Protection and Disaster Prevention
  3. ICT for a Secure and Smart Community
  4. ICT for Health and Welfare
  5. ICT for Inclusive Digital Services and Governance
  6. ICT related Technologies and Applications
 
Important Dates
Period for proposal submission:    November 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Evaluation period:                          March 2026
Notice of results:                            April 2026

 
Application
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Institutions that are not members of ASEAN IVO can also be members of the project team.
  5. Leaders of ongoing projects cannot make new applications.
  6. Researchers can join a maximum of 2 projects as a project member, including ongoing projects..
  7. 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..
  8. The website for proposal submission is: https://naivo.org/2026proposal/papers/instructionThe deadline for submissions is January 7, 2026
Budget
Max. 40,000 US$/project/year. The budget allocation is subject to change based on NICT’s fiscal year budget situation.
 
Projects
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.
 
Inquiries
 
For further information, please refer to the website https://www.nict.go.jp/en/asean_ivo/2026_Call_for_Proposals.html
 
Thank you.
 
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
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Deadline (REMINDER & SHARING OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS): Wed, 11 Mar 2026, Call for Proposal for Exploratory and Transformative Research Grant (GET), MOHE

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 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXPLORATORY AND TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH GRANT (GET) YEAR 2026   
 
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.,

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

  • Funding: Up to RM250,000 per project.

  • Duration: 2 or 3 years.

  • Research Themes:

  • (a) Shifts in Economic Block Arrangements;

  • (b) Future Digital & Technological Changes;

  • (c) Demographic Changes & Quality of Life;

  • (d) Planetary Health Crisis;

  • And three (3) additional research areas:

  • (e) Education;

  • (f) National Security; and

  • (g) Heritage & Local Wisdom.

📅 Important Deadlines

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✅ Checklist for Success

  1. Update your Profile: Ensure your Researcher Profile (Publications, IP, etc.) is fully updated and verified by RMC.

  2. Report Status: Ensure all previous MOHE grant reports (FRGS, etc.) are completed.

 
📊 Output & Return of Value (ROV)  
 
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📂 Resources & Forms

Access the guidelines and application forms here: 👉 GET 2026 Application Folder

Link to submit application form: https://forms.gle/rTgZWLGFJtw8y1t68

Link shared by Prof Shahir for applicants’ reference:

GET Readiness Checklist for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
 
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:7d321081-bec3-475b-8a9b-1d121244733c
GET Readiness Checklist for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
 
HASS IP STAKEHOLDER MAPPING
 
NAVIGATING THE GRANT FOR HASS RESEARCHERS

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.my.

 
Thank you.
 
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
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Deadline (REMINDER): 5:00 PM,Thursday, 2 April 2026/CALL FOR PROPOSAL NOW OPEN – MCMC DSRG & DSRGX 2026, CYCLE 1
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.

 

Dear Prof./Assoc. Prof./ Dr./Mr./Ms.,

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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].

 

  1. For further information, please visit the following link: [https://mcmc.gov.my/en/grants/2026-dsrg-dsrgx-cycle-1].

 

  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 grantapplication@iium.edu.my.

Record your research application HERE.

 
Thank you.
 
 
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
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SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT), DEADLINE: 31st May 2026, Call for Proposal for Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) Program
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.
 
Dear YBhg. Tan Sri/ Dato’/ Prof./ Dr./Sir./ Mdm..
 
Malaysia Toray Science Foundation was established in 1993 through a RM4 Million endowment by Toray Industries, Inc., Japan. The Foundation is registered with and recognized by the Malaysian authority as a charitable organization formed to promote and advance science and technology in Malaysia.
 
MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant (STRG) for Malaysian researchers below 40 years of age pursuing basic research in science and technology (limited to the fields of natural sciences, including the environment, but excluding clinical medicine and mathematics), inclusive of grants totalling Yen 5 Million funded by Toray Science Foundation, Japan.
 
General Criteria
  • 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.
Online Submission Guide
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. Please 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.
Inquiries
Malaysia Toray Science Foundation
Tel : (+604) 385 4151 Fax: (+604) 385 4194
Email : mtsf.tml.mb@mail.toray Website : www.mtsf.org
 
How To Apply
 
 
Thank you. Wassalam.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
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DEADLINE: 17 September 2026, Call for Proposal, Horizon Europe
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
 
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.
 
Dear YBhg. Tan Sri/ Dato’/ Prof./ Dr./Sir./ Mdm..
 
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 will serve the new Commission priorities for 2024-2029 with a focus on 'Sustaining our quality of life: food security, water and nature' and 'A new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness'. The Horizon Europe mandate for Cluster 6 is to provide research and innovation (R&I) opportunities to strengthen and balance environmental, social and economic goals and to set human economic activities on a path towards sustainability. 
 
Activities in this Work Programme contribute to all Key Strategic Orientations (KSOs) 
1) the green transition; 
2) the digital transition; and 
3) a more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe.
 
Topic
Budget year: 2026
Stages
Opening date
Deadline
Contributions
Indicative number of grants
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€13,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €6,500,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €5,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€18,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €9,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€13,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €6,500,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €5,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€12,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €6,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
€11,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
€11,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €5,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €5,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€6,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €3,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
€3,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €3,000,000.00
1
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€12,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €4,000,000.00
3
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€8,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €4,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€12,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €6,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€8,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €4,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €5,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€10,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €10,000,000.00
1
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions
€11,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
€5,000,000.00 to €6,000,000.00
2
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
€12,000,000.00 Single-stage 17 April 2026
17 September 2026
around €6,000,000.00
2
 
Application: Planned opening date - 17 April 2026
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DEADLINE: 20 APRIL 2026 (MONDAY), OPENING OF PUBLIC -PRIVATE RESEARCH NETWORK 2.0 (PPRN 2.0)

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PPRN PHASE 2/2026
CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION TO RMC -   (20 APRIL 2026 (MON)
 
YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr. ,
 

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).

 

Opening date

1 April 2026 (Wednesday)

 

Closing date for online submission to RMC

 

 

 (20 April 2026/Monday) 

Internal Evaluation (first round)

 

Researcher(s) improve proposal

 

Internal Evaluation (second round)

 

Final recommendation by RMC to MOHE through the PPRN system

 

21 April 2026 (Tuesday) 

 

27 April 2026 (Monday) 

 

4 May 2026 (Monday)

 

11 May 2026 (Monday)

MOHE Closing Date

15 May 2026 (Friday) 

 

Method of application

 

Online through the following link:

 https://epprn.mohe.gov.my/

 

 PPRN Telegram

Link for telegram for inquiry on online application system

https://t.me/+qP2E_NS2ehpmNTM1

 

PPRN System Walkthrough

USER: Researcher & Company

 

PPRN Guideline & PPRN Coaching Slides

Attached

 

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.

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PPRN website https://epprn.mohe.gov.my/ 

For further inquiries on the grant application, please email to pprn@mohe.gov.my cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my

 

Thank you. Wassalam.

 

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE

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Deadline: Thu,April 30, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT+7)

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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.,

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.gc.ca/aseancanadacfli@gmail.com
(cc: grantapplication@iium.edu.my)

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

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Research Funding Opening: SIX Wellcome Fund Schemes

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السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ 

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

RMC is pleased to share the grant available for application. This grant emphasizes on Discovery ResearchClimate and HealthInfectious Disease, and Mental Health Wellcome has the ultimate mission of improving health through research. They want a healthier future for everyone and they support science to solve urgent health challenges facing everyone. They aim to enable transformative shifts in understanding life, health and wellbeing, and equitable health solutions that work for people who need and want them. 
 
The grants that are open:
 
1) Wellcome Early-Career Awards (Closing date for RMC: Tues 14 July 2026, 5.oo pm*Closing date for Wellcome: Tues, 21 July 2026, 11.oo pm*):
*All deadlines have been set to be ahead of the ones stated on their website to give ample time for RMC as the Administering Organisation to review the application before submitting to the Wellcome Fund. You might need to amend the proposal according to the comments should your application be returned. 
 
This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme.
  • Eligible Applicant Level: Early career researcher (have recently completed PhD or an equivalent higher research degree, or have equivalent research training).
  • Funding cap: up to GBP 400,000 for research expenses.
  • Project duration: up to 5 years.
  • Scope: Discovery Research,  Climate and Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health

2) Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people (Closing date for RMC: Tues July 2026, 5.oo pm*Closing date for Wellcome: Tues, 14 July 2026, 11.oo pm*):

Apply for their Mental Health Award focusing on using physical activity and circadian-based interventions.

  • Eligible Applicant Level: Established researchers (must have a track record of managing and training others).
  • Funding capGBP 1,000,000 - 4,000,000 per grant
  • Requirement: Must have a co-applicant(s).
  • Project duration: 3 - 4 years
  • Scope: Mental health
  • INFORMATION WEBINAR (28 April 2026 | 6 PM (GMT +8; MY time)Please register by clicking here
3) Wellcome Career Development Awards (Closing date for RMC: Tues21 July 2026, 5.oo pm*/Closing date for Wellcome: Tues, 28 July 2026, 11.00 pm*):
*All deadlines have been set to be ahead of the ones stated on their website to give ample time for RMC as the Administering Organisation to review the application before submitting to the Wellcome Fund. You might need to amend the proposal according to the comments should your application be returned. 
 
This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.
  • Eligible Applicant Level: Mid-career researcher (in the early stages of your independent research career. You will usually have completed one or two substantial periods of research after your PhD (or equivalent research training).
  • Funding cap: less than GBP 250,000. More than GBP 250,000 will face additional scrutiny.
  • Project duration: up to 8 years or longer if part-time basis.
  • Requirement: No co-applicants.
  • Scope: Discovery Research, Climate and Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health

4) Establishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in low- and middle-income countries (Closing date for RMC: Mon4 May 2026, 5.oo pm* /  Closing date for Wellcome: Thur, 7 May 2026):

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

  • Eligible Applicant Level: Established researchers (must have a track record of managing and training others).
  • Funding cap: Average amount is GBP 1.5 to 1.9 million. Applications above GBP 5 million will face additional scrutiny.
  • Project duration: 3 - 5 years.
  • Requirement: MUST have co-applicants.
  • Scope: Discovery Research, Climate & Health, Data for Science and Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health
  • INFORMATION WEBINAR: Please go to their Youtube channel by clicking here
5) Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (Closing date for RMC: Wed13 May 2026, 5.oo pm* /  Closing date for Wellcome: Tues, 19 May 2026):
*All deadlines have been set to be ahead of the ones stated on their website to give ample time for RMC as the Administering Organisation to review the application before submitting to the Wellcome Fund. You might need to amend the proposal according to the comments should your application be returned. 
 
This funding call seeks to support the formation of transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to develop an innovative idea for a future proposal for a late-stage clinical trial that optimises current infectious disease interventions to drive impact in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Eligible Applicant Level:  Mid-career researcher & Established researchers
  • Funding cap: Up to GBP 200,000.00 for each award
  • Project duration: Up to 24 months.
  • Requirement: Co-applicants required.
  • Scope: Infectious disease
  • INFORMATION WEBINAR: Please go to their Youtube channel by clicking here
6) Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact (Closing date for RMC: Tues26 May 2026, 5.oo pm* /  Closing date for Wellcome: Tues, 2 June 2026):
*All deadlines have been set to be ahead of the ones stated on their website to give ample time for RMC as the Administering Organisation to review the application before submitting to the Wellcome Fund. You might need to amend the proposal according to the comments should your application be returned. 
 
This funding call will support transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases. The clinical trial should generate evidence to inform changes to policy, practice and guidelines, and lead to measurable impact in the communities most affected by infectious diseases.
  • Eligible Applicant Level: Mid-career researcher & Established researchers
  • Funding cap: Between GBP 1,000,000.00 - 8,000,000.00 for each award
  • Project duration: 3 - 5 years.
  • Requirement: Co-applicants required.
  • Scope: Infectious disease
  • INFORMATION WEBINAR: Please go to their Youtube channel by clicking here

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Application Process: All applications must be submitted directly through the Wellcome Trust's online grants system, following their specific guidelines for each grant type. You can watch a video on how to set up an account with Wellcome by clicking here.

Please feel free to visit their website by clicking here and begin your application! NOTE: Each grant has their own specific requirements, please read the guidelines carefully. https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes.
 

Should you have any initial queries regarding institutional procedures, please do not hesitate to contact the Wellcome via their website. 

 
Once an application has been submitted to the grant organiser, kindly record your research application here: https://centre.iium.edu.my/rmc/
 
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Don't miss this chance to propel your research forward with support from a world-leading foundation. 

 

Research Management Centre

 
 
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السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ 
 
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YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,
 

Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for a pilot program in AI interpretability. They seek new methods for detecting and mitigating deceptive behaviors from AI models, such as when models knowingly give misleading or harmful advice to users. If this pilot uncovers signs of meaningful progress, it may unlock a significantly larger investment in this space.

 

Proposal Due Date

May 26th, 2026 by 11:59pm AoE

Notification of Decision

Summer 2026

Funding Range

$300k - $1M 

Informational Webinars

April 2nd, 2026, 1pm ET. Recording here

Contact email

interpretability@schmidtsciences.org

Link to FAQ

 AI Interpretability FAQ

 

Project Scope & Content
Any research whose outcomes are focused on advocating for specific policy or legislation. 

 

Application

Click the link: https://schmidtsciences.smapply.io/prog/2026_interpretability_rfp/

 

For further information, please visit the website: https://www.schmidtsciences.org/ai-interpretability/ or submit your inquiries at ai@schmidtsciences.org cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my

 

Once an application has been submitted to the grant organiser, kindly record your research application HERE

 

Thank you.

 

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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.,

The grant program aims to strengthen mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing among communities in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia in addressing shared challenges. Through direct collaboration and multinational partnerships, the program encourages innovative, cooperative solutions and promotes mutual learning beyond boundaries of nationality, age, and organizational affiliation to create meaningful social impact.

 

Target
Countries

East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia *

Required
elements for
Project

Transnational, Cross-Sector, Mutual Learning, Foresight

Project Period

One year (Nov 2026 - Oct 2027) or Two years (Nov 2026 - Oct 2028)

Expected
Output

Projects are required to;
1) identify issues and conduct a review by surveying and analyzing the situation in target countries;
2) carry out activities aimed at providing solutions to issues;
3) produce and disseminate tangible output

Potential
Applicants

Diverse team based in multiple target countries. Team members could include those with practical experience and knowledge on addressing issues in the target countries, such as practitioners, researchers, creators, policy makers, and journalists and other media representatives.

Grant Amount (maximum per project)

One-year project: JPY 5,000,000
Two-year project: JPY 10,000,000

Total Amount
of Grants

80 million yen

Proposal Submission Period

From April 1 to May 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time

Applications

Web-based application via this website only

Selection of
Grants

Formal decisions on the awarding of grants will be made by the Toyota Foundation Board of Directors at a meeting to be held in late September 2026, based on the deliberations of a responsible Selection Committee consisting of external experts.

 

※ East Asia: Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Mongolia
Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

 

Proposal Guidelines and Project Proposal Form Samples

Please review the "Grant Overview," "Post-Selection Committee Chairman Evaluation," "List of Grant Recipients," "Reference Materials," etc. mentioned below. Once you have done so, please download the application guidelines, sample proposal, etc., and apply via the application entry.

Website linkhttps://www.toyotafound.or.jp/english/grant/international/

 

Format

Item

Remarks

PDF

Project Proposal Guidelinesこのリンクは別ウィンドウで開きます

 

PDF

Application Form (Sample)このリンクは別ウィンドウで開きます

*The blank word file is available after registering applicant information from the Application Entry.

Application Form

Application Entry

From April 1 to May 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time

 

Once an application has been submitted to the grant organiser, kindly record your research application HERE

 

Thank you.

 

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE

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DEADLINE: TUE, 9 JUNE 2026 , HARUN M. HASHIM RESEARCH GRANT (HAREG) 2026

HARUN M. HASHIM RESEARCH GRANT (HAREG) 2026

19 MAY 2026 – 9 JUNE 2026

 

Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Harun M. Hashim Research Grant (HAREG) 2026.  Below are specific terms for HAREG 2026 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 HAREG Committee.

 

BUDGET

Considering the limited amount of fund 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 collection of data.

 

REQUIRED OUTPUT OF RESEARCH

  1. Researchers are required to publish (complete with evidence) a minimum of 1 article in Scopus Journal. 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 to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzi Fadhilah Bt Ismail (suzi@iium.edu.my) /Sis. Edah Baharom (edah@iium.edu.my). 

 

Please find the guidelines here.

 

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

 

Thank you. Wassalam.

 

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YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,
 
MyTIGER is a research collaboration initiative led by the Embassy of France in Malaysia to strengthen bilateral research partnerships between Malaysia and France. Building on previous successful programmes such as PHC-Hibiscus and MATCH, the initiative is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE).
 
The programme supports joint research projects across all disciplines, including social sciences and humanities, through an open call, independent evaluation, and co-funding mechanism. To date, 37 projects have been funded through four editions of the programme.
 

Format of the application

All the documents listed in the downloadable “Proposal template” must be merged into a single PDF file (<5Mo)

Name of the file

MyTIGER 2026 – PI’S SURNAME (FR) – INSTITUTION ACRONYM (FR) – PI’S SURNAME (MY) – INSTITUTION ACRONYM (MY)

 

ex. MyTIGER 2026 – BARBOSA – UBO – SULAIMAN - UKM

 

Submission by the PI in France

The single PDF file should be sent as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to:

 

scac.kuala-lumpur-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

cc: khairul-hisham.bin-ibrahim@diplomatie.gouv.fr

cc: PI in Malaysia

 

Object of the e-mail

Same as the name of the file

ex. MyTIGER 2026 – BARBOSA – UBO – SULAIMAN - UKM

 

Follow-up

An e-mail confirming that the Embassy has received your application will be sent to both PIs within two weeks. Should you not receive this e-mail, please contact the Embassy ASAP (see contact information below)

 

Please find the documents below:
 

Contact

Dr. Yohann Bréard

Attaché for Science and Higher Education

Embassy of France in Malaysia

E-mail : yohann.breard@diplomatie.gouv.fr

 

Thank you.

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