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THE OPENING OF   TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS) PHASE 1/2016 (SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN TRANSDISIPLINARI) MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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  :

 

Item

Criteria

Title

§  Specific in nature reflecting fundamental issues to be resolved/novelty

§  Brief and reflects the content of the proposal

Executive Summary

§  Problem statement

§  Objectives

§  Methodology

§  Expected output/outcome/implication

§  Significance of output

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)

Objectives

§  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within Time-frame (SMART)

§  Relate to problem statement/research question

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

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

Track Record and Composition of Team

§  Evidence of previous successful research projects

§  Qualification and rank of researchers

§  Well balanced team

Quality of Proposal

§  Meticulous

§  Proper use of language (grammar, spelling, sentence construction)

§  Good formatting and presentation

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  :

  TIMELINE

TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (TRGS)

PHASE 1/2016

29th JANUARY 2016 – 28th  APRIL 2016

ACTION BY

ACTIVITIES

DEADLINE

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)

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST REACH RMC BY 27/03/2016

Reviewers

Evaluation at the University Level at mygrants.gov.my

28/03/2016 – 01/04/2016

(5 days)

Applicant (Researcher)

Amendments of proposals at mygrants.gov.my

02/04/2016 – 14/04/2016

(13 days)

Reviewers

Verification and Final Recommendation  at mygrants.gov.my

15/04/2016 – 21/04/2016

(7 days)

RMC

Final Evaluation at mygrants.gov.my

22/04/2016 – 27/04/2016

(6 days)

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