Announcements

Assalamu' alaikum  warahmatullahi wabarakatuh 

Dear YBhg. Tan Sri/Dato'/Prof. /Dr. /Sir/Madam,

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is inviting all eligible researchers to submit research proposals under the Digital Society Research Grant programme (DSRG). The Call for Proposals (CFP) is now open from Monday, 1 March 2021 until at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 31 March 2021.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

The session is aimed at providing more information and clarification with regards to grant application processes and research requirements. The details of the info session are as follows: 

Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021

Time: 2:30 pm -3:30pm

Platform: Webinar Zoom

Prior registration is required and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Interested participants are required to register in advance  here as seats are limited. Please note that the session link will only be emailed to registered participants.

PURPOSE OF DSRG

The DSRG builds the research evidence base necessary to promote and improve our understanding of the human and social factors, which affects and contributes to the adoption and usage of digital technologies and services. In doing so, DSRG funded research works provide inputs in ensuring that the advancements in communications infrastructure and services contribute to the inclusion and participation of all segments of the population in the realisation of a Digitally Connected and Informed Society (Digital Society).

2021 RESEARCH FOCUS

For 2021, MCMC is seeking a combination of both OPEN and GUIDED research projects to clarify regulatory and developmental gaps and inform actionable outcomes in the following two categories:

Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness research is aimed at clarifying gap areas influencing participation, positive uptake and wellness in an increasingly digitally dependent world and Digital Inclusion research is aimed at gap areas related to factors that impede equality of access and challenge the paradigm of ensuring that no one is left behind or is deprived of digital connectivity and its benefits. 2021 RESEARCH TITLES

For the full list of research areas and titles click here

CFP DOCUMENTS

Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the Application Guide before submitting the application. The Application Guide and Proposal Submission Form can be downloaded here:

1. 2021 DSRG Application Guide Document
2. 2021 DSRG CFP Proposal Submission Form 
3. Frequently Asked Question

SUBMISSION AND ENQUIRIES

Completed proposals and queries are to be sent in via e-mail to  research.enterprise@mcmc.gov.my   ccrajasabrina@iium.edu.my/grantapplication@iium.edu.my and marked 2021 DSRG SUBMISSION or 2021 DSRG QUERY respectively. 

Alternatively, If you would like to talk to the secretariat, please call during regular office hours:

Ms Atiqah Nabilah Mohd Salleh at 03-86887854/Mrs. Dayang Aidah Awang Piut at 03-86888064/ Ms. Norizan Ab Rahman at 03-86888354/ Mr. Zachary Malik at 03-8688 8263.

For further information, please visit this link  https://www.mcmc.gov.my/ms/grants/2021-digital-society-research-grant-call-for-prop

We look forward to your submission of applications!.

Thank You. Wassalam.

Grant Initiative Unit, RMC IIUM