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THE OPENING OF TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS) PHASE 1/2016 (SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN TRANSDISIPLINARI) MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
التاريخ : 22 March 2016
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ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OPENING OF
TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS) PHASE 1/2016
(SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN TRANSDISIPLINARI)
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Dear Prof./ Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Mdm,
Assalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
We wish to inform you that the TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS) is now open beginning 29TH JANUARY 2016 UNTIL 28TH APRIL 2016.
In relation to the above, all academic staff are invited to apply for the grant by submitting applications online at
http://mygrants.gov.my/main.php
Application Criteria :
1. Only ONE application per staff
2. Maximum duration of project : 3 years
3. Minimum number of project : At least THREE (3) OF DIFFERENT CLUSTERS per proposal.
4. Maximum budget is RM 1,500,000.00 per proposal.
Please see the attached Policies and Guidelines. (click here)
Before submitting your proposal, please ensure that it meets the following TRGS assessment criteria :
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Item |
Criteria |
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Title |
§ Specific in nature reflecting fundamental issues to be resolved/novelty § Brief and reflects the content of the proposal |
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Executive Summary |
§ Problem statement § Objectives § Methodology § Expected output/outcome/implication § Significance of output |
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Research Background |
§ Elaboration of title § Clarity of problem statement and research question/hypothesis/theoretical framework (if applicable) § Cited most recent (last 5 years) related references § In line with government policy, national agenda and global aspiration (can help alleviate problem at local, national or world level) |
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Objectives |
§ Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within Time-frame (SMART) § Relate to problem statement/research question |
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Methodology |
§ Clear and detailed description of methodology (may consist of field work, sampling techniques, interview session, analysis, lab work of different phases, experimental protocol, statistical analysis) § Able to achieve research objectives § Include research design, flow chart, Gantt chart, activities and milestones |
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Expected Result |
§ New theory or new findings/knowledge § Publication in indexed journals (top tier)/Intelectual property § Human capital - masters or PhD § Impact on society, economy and nation |
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Track Record and Composition of Team |
§ Evidence of previous successful research projects § Qualification and rank of researchers § Well balanced team |
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Quality of Proposal |
§ Meticulous § Proper use of language (grammar, spelling, sentence construction) § Good formatting and presentation |
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Elements of TRGS Criteria |
§ Novel, cutting edge, high impact |
The deadline for submission to the RMC is 27th MARCH 2016 / SUNDAY.
However, before submission, please ensure that the following timeline is followed :
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TIMELINE TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS) PHASE 1/2016 29th JANUARY 2016 – 28th APRIL 2016 |
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ACTION BY |
ACTIVITIES |
DEADLINE |
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Applicant (Researcher) |
Fill up the online application at mygrants.gov.myand submit to the RMC (click the COMPLETE button) |
29/01/2016 – 27/03/2016 (59 days) |
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ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST REACH RMC BY 27/03/2016 |
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Reviewers |
Evaluation at the University Level at mygrants.gov.my |
28/03/2016 – 01/04/2016 (5 days) |
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Applicant (Researcher) |
Amendments of proposals at mygrants.gov.my |
02/04/2016 – 14/04/2016 (13 days) |
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Reviewers |
Verification and Final Recommendation at mygrants.gov.my |
15/04/2016 – 21/04/2016 (7 days) |
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RMC |
Final Evaluation at mygrants.gov.my |
22/04/2016 – 27/04/2016 (6 days) |
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RMC |
Submission to the MOHE |
28/04/2016 |
1. Sr. Haslina Shamsuddin, Deputy Director, Research Initiative Unit.
Tel: Ext. 5431 Email: shaslina@iium.edu.my
2. Sr. Suzanah Umar, Senior Executive Officer, Research Initiative Unit
Tel. Ext. 5009 Email: suzanah@iium.edu.my
RESEARCH INITIATIVE UNIT,
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
