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6th ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OPENING OF THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION’S RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION 2018

6th ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OPENING OF THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION’S RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION 2018

Date : 02 April 2018

Reported by : Siti Nur Nazeha Bt Saiffuddin Zuhri

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ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OPENING 

OF THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION’S 

RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATIONS


2018


Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2018

This is to inform that the Ministry of Education (MOE) had announced the FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS) PHASE 1/2018 is now open beginning 17th JANUARY 2018 – 10th APRIL 2018 

In relation to the above, we wish to encourage interested academic staff to make the necessary preparations accordingly.  The application must be submitted online at http://mygrants.gov.my/main.php


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.      The research required must be a research that can produce a new concept / theory / concept / method / model / process;

2.      And Research that enhances existing policies, methodologies and modeling solutions;

3.      Or Research involves humanitarian and community issues for the purpose of increasing the value of life both nationally and globally;

4.     Or Potential research to contribute to the country's strategic agenda.

NO GRANT SCHEME CLOSING DATE MAX AMOUNT (RM) DURATION
1 Prototype Development Research Grant Scheme

THE APPLICATIONS FOR PRGS IS CLOSED
CLOSED 500,000.00 Not exceeding two (2) years
2 Long Term Research Grant Scheme

THE APPLICATIONS FOR LRGS IS CLOSED
CLOSED 3,000,000.00

per year
Three (3) to five (5) years
3 Trans-disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS)

THE APPLICATIONS FOR TRGS IS CLOSED
CLOSED 1,500,000.00

(first year allocation should not exceed 50% of total allocation)
Not exceeding three (3) years
4 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)

2018 Policy & Guidelines:
FRGS 2018 Guidelines

FRGS Application Manual:
FRGS Application Manual
SUBMISSIONS AND EVALUATION PERIOD

(NOW UNTIL 10 APRIL 2018)

*Please take note that an earlier submission will ensure your proposal be fully evaluated.

The RMC will not take responsibility of unevaluated proposals due to late submissions.

10th of April is Date of FINAL EVALUATION,by the University Evaluators.
250,000 Not exceeding three (3) year


*The evaluation of the Research Proposals (Until the 10th of April 2018) will entail:

    a) Evaluation 1 by Evaluators 

    b) Resubmission 1 by Researchers to Evaluators 

    c) Evaluation 2 by Evaluators

    d) Resubmission 2 by the Researchers 

    e) Evaluation 3 by Evaluators

    f)  Resubmission 3 by the Researchers

    g) Evaluators then makes a decision and submits to the Research Management Centre.

    h) Finally, there will then be an RMC Evaluation at the Research Management Centre.

 

Every research project will be evaluated by 2 Expert University Evaluators


TERMS OF PROGRAM LEADER / PROJECT LEADER AND CO-RESEARCHER

IMPORTANTONLY USE INTERNET EXPLORER when using the MyGRANTS System. DO NOT use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or any other networks to access the MyGRANTS System. DO NOT use MACINTOSH computers or any Apple devices.

1. Registering at MyGRANTS System: For those of you who have not yet registered their details in the MyGrants system, please do so at: http://mygrants.gov.my/main.php

2. Updating profiles at MyGRANTS System: Researchers who have updated their profiles in the MyGrants System – do note that the system will change your status in the MyGrants from Verified to Unverified and this status is not visible to our team unless we search you by your name. Therefore, you need to email/inform us to ensure that we re-verify you.

3. Research with IMPACT FACTOR: to ensure a competitive research proposal, do ensure that your research proposal will directly impact the society, especially the Malaysian society.

Lastly, the very best of luck to you and your team. Our doa for your success.

 For further queries, please contact:

 

1.Aida Melly Tan Mutalib, Snr. Asst. Director,  Tel: Ext. 5011

 Email: grant_app@iium.edu.my


2. Sr Fuziah Ningah, Administrative Assistant,  Tel: Ext. 6199 Email: grant_app@iium.edu.my


3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azura Amid, Tel: Ext. 5006 

Email: grant_app@iium.edu.my


“Acculturating Itqan, Ikhlas and Excellence in Research & Innovation”

Thank You. 

 

GRANT INITIATIVE UNIT

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE

INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA