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RMC ANNOUNCEMENT: URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANT ON POST-COVID-19
Date : 13 April 2020
Reported by : Siti Nur Nazeha Bt Saiffuddin Zuhri
Category : Announcements
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RMC ANNOUNCEMENT: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANT ON POST-COVID-19
Assalamualaikum wbt & Best wishes.
YBhg. Tan Sri / Datuk / Dato" '/ Datin / Prof./ Assoc. Prof. Dr./Dr,
We respectfully refer to the above.
Please be informed that the Ministry of Higher Education is offering the Post-COVID-19 Special Research Grant to all Researchers of the Public Universities and Private Institutions of Higher Learning. Interested Researchers are to conduct research on critical areas that are in close association with the community in dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic This short-term research grant is the ministry's effort in providing a source of reference to the Government and especially the relevant ministries, in preparing and formulating policies in facing the scenario after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among the areas for research that are identified closely related to the community in dealing with the realities after the Movement Control (CPP) Order ends is the impact on the economy, public health, safety, tourism, trade, information technology, education and food security:
i. Kesan terhadap Ekonomi dan Kewangan (Impact on Economic and Finance)
ii. Kesan terhadap Perubatan dan Kesihatan (Impact on Medical and Health)
iii. Kesan terhadap Sosial dan Komuniti (Impact on Social and Community)
iv. Kesan terhadap Pelancongan dan Perjalanan (Impact on Tourism and Travel)
v. Kesan terhadap Sektor Insurans (Impact on Insurance Sector)
vi. Kesan terhadap Persempadanan dan Keselamatan Negara (Impact on Border and National Security)
vii. Kesan terhadap Pekerjaan dan Tenaga Kerja (Impact on Employment and Labour)
viii. Kesan terhadap Pendidikan dan Pengajian Tinggi (Impact on Education and Higher Education)
ix. Kesan terhadap Perdagangan dan Perniagaan (Impact on Trade and Business)
x. Kesan terhadap Kerajaan Tempatan (Impact on Local Government)
xi. Kesan terhadap Implementasi 4IR (Impact on 4IR Implementation)
xii. Kesan terhadap Pengukuhan Penyelidikan Fundamental (Impact on Strengthening Fundamental Research)
xiii. Pengurusan Krisis (Crisis Management)
xiv. Kesan terhadap Pertanian dan Keselamatan Makanan (Impact on Agriculture and Food Security)
xv. Kesan terhadap Psikologi dan Kesihatan Mental (Impact on Psychology and Mental Health)
xvi. Kesan terhadap Keselamatan Siber (Impact on Cyber Security)
xvii. Kesan terhadap Pengangkutan dan Mobiliti (Impact on Transportation and Mobility)
xviii. Kesan terhadap Keselamatan Tenaga (Impact on Energy Security)
xix. Kesan terhadap Sektor Pembinaan (Impact on Construction Sector)
xx. Kesan terhadap Alam Sekitar (Impact on Environment)
The timeline of the application is as follows:
| NO | GRANT SCHEME | CLOSING DATE | MAX (RM) | DURATION | DATE OF SUBMISSION TO MOE BY RMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Post-COVID-19 Special Research Grant 2020 Please click here for more details and timeline of the application 1.The Application Form, Post COVID-19 Special Research Grant 2. Guidelines, Post COVID-19 Special Research Grant (2020) |
23 APRIL 2020, 11.59 pm *Evaluation process to start on the 24 April onwards |
20,000 | Not exceeding 6 months |
30 APRIL 2020 (10 Fully Evaluated Proposals which are Approved and supported by DDRI and RMC offices) |
The Post-COVID-19 Special Research Grant will be opened from April 15, 2020 to April 30, 2020. Accordingly, please take note of the following:
Terms of application and financial regulations should be referenced in the * COVID-19 Special Research Grant Guidelines included.
Principal Investigator/Team Leader must be MALAYSIAN and must have completed a competitive grant successfully prior to this application.
Applications must be subject to internal review with * a minimum of a panel of professors in the field of related expertise. * Panel reviews and evidence of corrective action taken should also be included.
Please email COMPLETED Proposals to: aidamelly@iium.edu.my and cc to grant_app@iium.edu.my
Your kind cooperation on this matter is very much appreciated.
We look forward to receiving your innovative applications and we wish you all the best.
For queries on grant applications, please contact the MOE GRANTS Secretariat:
“Acculturating Itqan, Ikhlas and Excellence in Research & Innovation”
Thank You.
GRANT INITIATIVE UNIT
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
