Announcements

RMC ANNOUNCEMENT ON OPENING OF PROTOTYPE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (PRGS) 2/2019

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

1 July 2019 – 30 July 2019

 Assalamualaikum wrt wbt.,

Dear Respected IIUM Researchers.,

This is to inform that the Ministry of Education (MOE) had announced that the Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) 2/2019 is now open to researchers of Institution of Higher Learning from 1 July 2019 – 30 July 2019.

The PRGS Research Grant Scheme was established for the development of prototypes for bridging the gaps between laboratory discoveries and research up to pre-commercialization. This includes proof of concept, evaluation, up-scaling, pre-clinical testing and field testing. 

In relation to the above, the interested researchers are kindly invited to apply for the PRGS through the MyGrants online system at * http://mygrants.gov.my/main.ph...

The Ministry of Education will accept the submission of Research Proposals for PRGS Session 2/2019 based on these criterias for the researchers:

(i)              *Researchers *

a.     All Principal Researchers with MOE grants project in all Grant Schemes under MOE has filled up the Progress and End of Project Reports for all projects in the MyGRANTS System under Monitoring (with the exception of RAGS 2012-;

b.     Researchers are allowed to submit only one (1) submission only as a Principal Researcher for Phase 2/2019; and

c.     Researchers have updated all information (Personal information, Projects, Publications, Ip, Supervision, Teaching, 

Consultation and Community Service) at the Researchers Profiles and all Profiles to be VERIFIED by RMC in MyGRANTS System (Verified within 6 months of submission of this PRGS proposal). Should you update your profile at MyGRANTS and if turns pink in the system, please inform RMC to reverify you. 

(ii)             *PRGS Details*

a.     The proposal submitted must contain the following:

        i. Proof of concept

       ii. Evaluation

      iii. Up scaling

      iv. Pre-clinical testing

       v. Field testing; and

      vi. Prototype should give impact to the society and with the purpose of improving the quality of life in this country and globally, 

     vii. Prototype has the potential to generate new knowledge based industry, 

      x.  Prototype has the potential to contribute to strategic agenda of the nation.

The PRGS Grant cannot be used for:

        i.          Formulating a Business plan

       ii.           Market survey

      iii.          IP filing and registration

      iv.          Product exhibition and promotion

                    a.     Conference presentation

*IMPORTANT: ONLY 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.

Important note: 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.

*For the Financial Budget of PRGS, please take note of things you cannot purchase:

 5.2 USAGE OF FUNDS

5.2.1 These are not allowed to purchase:  communications equipment, office equipment and hardware such as workstations, laptops, iPads, hand phones, printers, toners, stationery and any purchases that are not directly related to research projects.

5.2.2 It is not allowed to make the payment of Management/Administrative charges using the research grant. 

We look forward to receiving more fund applications this year. 

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

For further queries, please contact:

1.Aida Melly Tan Mutalib, Snr. Asst. Director, Email: aidamelly@iium.edu.my/ Ext. 5011

2.  Fuziah Ningah, Administrative Assistant, Email: fuziahn@iium.edu.my/ Ext. 6199

Thank You.

GRANT INITIATIVE UNIT

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE

INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA