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• The under KPT
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Prototype Research Grant Scheme
Trans-Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme
Long-Term Research Grant Scheme
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Tailor your research such that it deals with solving
problem at the fundamental level
(This is very important)
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Product of Research but not commercialised yet !
Why (theory) is this happening ?
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Basic research
Pure research
Fundamental research generates new knowledge (theories,
concepts and ideas) and technologies to deal with unresolved
problems.
Fundamental Research leading to the advancement of knowledge in
the areas of human and natural sciences
The research should focus on: Accumulation of theories
Fundamental structures
Fundamental processes
It contributes towards the advancement of knowledge.
It leads to new discoveries and technological inventions in science.
Excellent Fundamental Research produces New knowledge and ideas
That change the way people think That endure, and That are widely used by others
Ref. :Office of Basic Energy Sciences, DOE, USA
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Fundamental research is research carried out to
increase understanding of fundamental principles.
The end results have no direct or immediate
commercial benefits
Fundamental research can be thought of as
arising out of curiosity.
However, in the long term, it is the basis for many
commercial products and applied research.
Fundamental research in the
must reflect the following elements:
Strong, clear and explicit theoretical underpinning
Distinguishable from research that is purelyapplied in nature
An empirical component that is clearly directed at exploring the theoretical concerns of the research
Having the ultimate aim of revisiting, reconstructing, or building new theoretical, conceptual or paradigmatic knowledge bases in the social sciences
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Bil. Catatan Tarikh Nota
1Taklimat FRGS & PRGS
Fasa 1/2017
2.00 – 5.00 petang
21 Disember 2016
(Dewan FKM-DKM300)
23 Disember 2016
(Auditorium Perpustakaan
Gambang)
Semua penyelidik dijemput
hadir
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Penghantaran panel 10
penilai luar oleh pihak
fakulti
7 Dis 2016 – 19 Dis 2016
10 panel penilai geran dari
pihak luar terdiri dari Prof
Madya dan keatas.
3Permohonan oleh
penyelidik15 Dis 2016 – 8 Jan 2017
(22 hari)
Portal My Grants KPT
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Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa
Penilaian Projek
Penyelidikan Fakulti (JKPP)
9 – 11 Jan 2017
Keperluan Minit Mesyuarat
dan Senarai Pemilihan dari
fakulti perlu dihantar
5Taklimat Panel Penilai
Dalaman UMP12 Jan 2017
Semua Prof Madya/Prof
Fakulti
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Bil. Catatan Tarikh Nota
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Penghantaran Minit Mesyuarat
JKPP, senarai akhir pemohon dan
hardcopy permohonan (dicetak
dari My Grants) kepada JP&I
12 Jan 2017
Penghantaran ke JP&I dalam
bentuk hardcopy dan softcopy:
- Minit Mesyuarat JKPP
- Senarai rasmi pemohon
- Hard Copy cetakan
permohonan dari My Grants
- Permohonan online My
Grants (penyelidik perlu
menekan butang submit)
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sekretariat13, 16 & 17Jan 2017
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Penilaian online dari panel dalam
dan luar dan pindaan oleh
pemohon berdasarkan komen
PRGS
FRGS
16 – 25 Jan 2017
18 – 31 Jan 2017
Secara online oleh panel
dalaman dan luaran.
* Berlaku serentak penilaian
oleh panel dan pindaan oleh
penyelidik. Setelah pindaan
dibuat oleh penyelidik, panel
penilai akan semak semula
sehingga panel berpuas hati
dan proses ini boleh berlaku
lebih dari sekali.
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Bil. Catatan Tarikh Nota
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Semakan kualti oleh Pengurusan JP&I
PRGS
FRGS
26 Jan – 31 Jan 2017
1 Feb – 8 Feb 2017
Dekan Penyelidikan
(Pra JKPP P&I)
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Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Penilaian
Projek Penyelidikan JP&I (JKPP)
PRGS
FRGS
1 Februari 2017
9 Februari 2017
JKPP P&I
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Pembetulan proposal pemohon
mengikut keputusan Mesyuarat JKPP
JP&I
PRGS
FRGS
2-3 Februari 2017
10 & 13 Februari 2017
Pemohon
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Semakan proposal pemohon mengikut
keputusan Mesyuarat JKPP JP&I oleh
Dekan Penyelidikan & TNCPI
PRGS
FRGS
6-10 Februari 2017
13 - 21 Februari 2017
Dekan Penyelidikan PNI
TNCPI
Not new or lack of original ideas
Diffuse, superficial or unfocused research plan
Lack of knowledge of published relevant work
Lack of experience in the essential methodology
Uncertainty concerning the future directions
Questionable reasoning in experimental
approach
Unacceptable scientific rationale
Unrealistically large amount of work
Insufficient experimental detail
Uncritical approach
• Not recommended, not fundamental
• Common application based research and recommended to be forwarded to eScience (Applied) research fund
• Similar system have been well-studied. This proposal does not highlight novelty of the project
• Proposed study is fairly standard analysis. It is not expected to produce a new model, etc.
• Not Fundamental. Why study something that you know the answers? - Answers are very obvious
• The research is not new. The objective or methodology does not reflects on the fundamental research. should consider for applied research
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The measures for a good quality proposal
are:
Informative and precise title;
Convincing executive summary;
Clear problem statement;
Solid scientific background and rationale;
Good selection of research methods;
Ethical considerations; and
Realistic budget and schedule.
A document that is neat, well organized and easy to read;
Responsiveness to the program need, with specific
references showing how the proposed project will
achieve program goals and objectives;
Fresh insight into an important problem;
Writing that communicates the enthusiasm and
commitment of the researcher;
Evidence that the PI knows the field;
Convincing preliminary data; and
A feasible work plan that is supported by an appropriate
budget.
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• Specific in nature reflecting
the content of the proposal
APPLIED RESEARCH?
Avoid that
KEYWORDS!!!
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Selection of research topic should be based on…..
Level of the problem and its impact
Urgency of the need for a solution.
Relevance to the aim of the funding agency (Suitable for
FRGS/PRGS).
Flexibility of the problem to investigation.
Feasibility of the approach.
The proposed research topic is very timely and relevant
both internationally and locally.
The prospective results make a substantial contribution
to the development of science, technology, and/or
society.
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Indicate the type of study.
Address the main problem.
Be concise, short, and descriptive.
Convey to the evaluator the main focus of the
research.
Use the correct terms in the title.
Should be intelligible to non-specialists.
Limit the title to a single sentence.
Relevant in 2 years time?
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• Must have fundamental sense such as;
– “Basic/fundamental study of…,
– Theoretical investigation of …,
– Mechanism …., etc
• May be using the word “New”
– New techniques in Measurements …
• The word “Algorithms”
– Search algorithms for ….
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• An , giving evaluators the chance to
grasp the essentials of the proposal without having to read
the details
• Must present the project concisely
• State justification/significance clearly
(Background of research, literature
reviews)
• Objectives
• Expected output/outcome/implication
this first before
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Elaboration of title
and research
question/ /theoretical framework (if
applicable)
(last 5 years) related
references
In line with ,
(can help
alleviate problem at local, national or world
level)
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Remember that you are not writing a thesis.
Must be brief, yet thorough enough to support the
need for the project
Show you have done a thorough literature search.
A background description must include:
Whether a similar study has been done before?
If so, where, how, & what were the findings?
state your rationale for conducting the current project
Give latest /current references
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Must indicate potential for success
Do not “reinvent the wheel”
Make sure its or it
Be innovativeIntroduction (Example)
What is the What is
for conducting the current project (what is the solution that you are offering?).
Hence there is a need to ……..
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Demonstrate the understanding of the theoretical and
research issues related to the research question.
Show the ability to critically evaluate relevant literature
information.
Indicate the ability to integrate and synthesize the
existing literature.
Provide new theoretical insights or develops a new
model as the conceptual framework for the research.
The proposal will make a significant and substantial
contribution to the literature (i.e., resolving an
important theoretical issue or in
the literature)
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– Literature Review Summary including work of others (not more than 15 (12 to 15); preferably 60% from last 18 months)
– Some relevant background to solutions
– Problems to solve– Questions to solve– Should be in question form (?)
– Solutions to problems– Answers to Research Questions
– Advantage, Simplifications, Impact
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• The most important aspect of a research proposal is the
clarity of the research problem
• The problem statement is the focal point of the research
Evaluators must ensure that…
• GWs give a short summary of the research problem
that have been identified.
• The research proposal may not acceptable or credible if
GWs not clearly identify the problem.
• GWs present the convincing arguments as to why the
problem is important enough to study or include the
opinions of others (politicians, futurists, other
professionals)
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M R
– Specific,
– Measurable,
– Achievable,
– Realistic and
– within Time-frame
• Relate to
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General Objectives• Must be within the priority areas of granting agencies.• When writing, use result-oriented wordings eg:
– To define.......................– To determine...............– To assess .......................– To investigate .......................– To develop model .......................
Specific Objectives• Important since it
of the project.• Objectives set could be carried out within the duration of
the grant.• Objectives also
to be performed.
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To investigate advanced novel topologies in uninterruptible power supply ...
To evaluate the appropriate …
To develop the theoretical and mathematical models for describing ...
To analyse the structural and electrical properties of ...
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into a number of steps/tasks/phases
each step/tasks/phase clearly
• Explain the to be
used – (note: to be )
• Show clear flow chart and Gantt chart
• 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,
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• Describe how you plan to carry it out – Include a flow chart– Must have a Gantt Chart– Milestone for every 6 months
• Include all relevant details such as– What do you plan to do?– How?– Study area
• where you plan to study/collect samples from?– Equipment used– Where you plan to do?– Sample size / No of tests to be done
• Is it statistically significant ?• Sample size is important since it has a bearing on
project costs.• Do you need approval from government ministries to
do the work. If yes, .
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Must provide answers to the following questions for Evaluators:
• What activities need to take place in order to meet the
objectives?
• What are the start and finish dates for the activities?
• Who has responsibility for completing each activity?
• How will participants be selected?
• What factors determine the suitability of GWs methodology?
• Does this project build on models already in existence? if not,
how is it superior?
• What facilities and equipment will be required to conduct the
activities?
• Many proposals are turned down because the methodology is
unsound ( )
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GWs must clearly show the research activities and milestones
Reflection of the project objectives, methodologies, outputs, etc
The milestones are the results which the project seeks to
achieve.
The milestones should, as close as possible relate to ‘
’ (quantifiable, qualitative or verifiable) from conduct
of the research.
They indicate viable achievements
Start term “ Completion of …
Flowchart should be overlapping activities
Not allow as activities
• Specify in university as well as at .
– Panel sometimes to conduct the research by
– More of
– Request
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INFRASTRUCTURE/FACILITIES
GWs must use whatever available in campus
(related to proposed project)
Reduce to a minimum any call upon outside
facilities and expertise
GWs must carefully list the relevant facilities
and resources that will be used.
The costs for such facility use should be
detailed in GWs budget.
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or
Specific to the research carried out
in indexed journals (top tier)/
Intellectual property
- masters or PhD
1 Master (2 Years) or
2 Masters/1 PhD (3 years)
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• What are the expected outcomes and what do
wish to achieve
– A new theory
– A new model
– An artefact
– A new plant process
– A solution to a practical problem
– A specific aid to ---
• The expected outcomes must be clearly
defined
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projects
• Experience, Qualifications and Availability of
Research Team
• Well
This section should begin with the, and then provide similar information oninvolved with the project. Two elements are
critical:(relevant research
experience, the highest academic degree held, and technicalsocieties).
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• For new researchers, include experienced researchers and vice versa.
– Minimum two researchers
– Suggest three (3) researchers in team, .
– A would be desirable as it would . Don’t forget to include CV.
• Senior Head/Junior Collaborator
• Junior Head/Senior Collaborator
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(grammar, spelling,
sentence construction)
and
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– Salary and allowances for
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– Maximum amount and
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– Reasonable (Preferably ~RM10K)
– Detail, which conference planning to attend
/any particular professional in field
conference
– National/International
• Rentals (V 24000)– Equipments etc / Software licenses
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– Only
is allowed.
– Maintenance of is also allowed.
– Upon completion of the project,
and not
by this grant.
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– Conference fee (Suggestion RM2K -3K)
– Materials Testing costs
– Only purchase of (including
) related to the research are
allowed.
– Please for all equipment and
accessories requested.
that’s
not related to research project .
– Total amount requested must not be
for the grant.
– MOHE will
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Novelty, Cutting Edge, High Impact
Does the research use novel techniques, tools,
and procedures?
Is new data required?
Is data gathered in a new way?
Is existing data utilised in a new way?
Can an existing application be used in a new
way?
Is the proposed research potentially patentable
and publishable?
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1st starts filtering –
(avoid to be in this group)
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Sample Comments
Proposal is poorly written (confusing, not logical,
poorly organized, typos, etc.) - Overall
Too big a leap from preliminary data to the proposed
hypothesis; failure to provide sound scientific data for
the support of the hypothesis. –
Using sub-optimal techniques: i.e.,
, or conversely,
when standard techniques will work just
as well.
Equipment is ill-suited for the proposed projects.
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Research Team
• Quality of the research team and their research
• The GW and the research team are among the leading
in their field.
• The publications are at a remarkable international level.
The articles are published in the best peer-reviewed
journals, or
• The proceedings are indexed in the leading databases
of the field.
• The of the applicant (number of citation; the
scientific level of the journals, where the articles are
published) is in the respective field, at a remarkable
international level)
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Proposal Quality
Proposal demonstrated general criteria of excellence
Innovation
Quality of the research objectives and linkage to literature
review
Clarity of the research questions
Appropriateness of methodology
Quality/clarity and detail of proposed research method
Potential for peer-review publication, presentation, exhibition
Budgetary appropriateness.
Potential for spreading research to broader academic
community.
Value for professional development of faculty member etc
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include, but are not limited to:
• Does the proposal communicate the importance of the
work?
• Is the importance of the project within its field made
clear?
• Will successful completion of the project have an impact
upon the field?
• Is the project significant to the development of a program
of scholarly activity by the lead GW?
• Are the objectives clearly defined, and is the basic
question to be answered clearly identified?
• Are all necessary facilities available?
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Review questions include, but are not limited to:
Does the lead GW have the necessary background and
expertise?
Are project activities well planned, and do they realistically fall
within an appropriate timetable?
Have all items requested been justified?
Is the amount requested reasonable and consistent with the
total funding available to this grant program?
If equipment is requested, has the possibility that it is already
available elsewhere on campus been addressed?
If support for students is requested, is it clear that their activities
are essential to the research program
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There are really only four kinds of proposals
Bad idea, bad proposal
Bad idea, good proposal
Good idea, bad proposal
Good idea, good proposal
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DEFINITION – PROTOTYPE RESEARCH PRGS
Curiosity & Market Driven
Research
Proof of Concept Development
Commercial Launch
Market
PRGS
Journey towards commercialization
•Evaluation
•Up-scaling
•Pre-clinical testing
•Field testing
• State the current scenario
• What is wrong with current scenario?
• State the solution
• Describe the working principle behind the solution
• Why is your solution better than your competitors?
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Research background including summary of previous research
related to the prototype development.
State the problem statement.
Description of prototype including its originality,
innovativeness, special features and indicate strategies to be
used that will make the product competetive
Description of the state of the art including information on
similar product available in the market and existing market size.
Describe how the developed prototype can contribute to wealth
creation, enhance quality of life and create or consolidate new
industries.
If development cost for the prototype is more than the PRGS
ceiling, state how you plan to obtain the remaining fund.
Provide the activities and potential funding sources to bring the
developed prototype to commercialization.
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This study embarks on the following objectives:
– To design ...
– To fabricate ...
– To test ...
– To verify ...
– To evaluate ....
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• PRGS cannot be used for the following items:
– Produce a
– Market Studies (Market survey)
– Application and Registration of
– The of products
presentation
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• Vote 11000 (Allowance for Research Officer/ Assistant
Research Officer)
– Ceiling : Not more than RM 36,000.
– RO/RA must
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Budget
• Vote 21000 (Travel and transportation)
– Expenditure encompasses all domestic and
overseas travel and transportation related to
the project.
– Not more than 15% of the total allocation
– If it more than 15%, researcher must get
approval from Evaluation Committee
– Suggestion: RM3-5K only (As Less as
Possible)
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• Vote 24000 (Rental)
– Rental is only allowed for buildings,
equipment, transportation which is directly
related to prototype development.
• Vote 27000 (Research Materials & Supplies)
– Only expenditures related to the
development of prototype can be made
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• Vote 28000 (Maintenance and Minor Repair
Services)
– Only expenditures related to the maintenance and
minor modification of buildings, laboratory,
equipment or others related to the research.
– Maintenance cost of existing equipment used during
the course of the project is allowed. Once the project
is completed, the maintenance cost should no longer
be borne by the grant.
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• Vote 29000 (Special Services)
– Materials testing cost
• Vote 35000 (Accessories and Equipment)
– Only purchases of special equipment and accessories
(including to increase the capability of existing equipment)
which is related to development of prototype are allowed.
– Communication equipment which is not related to the project
are not allowed.
– Every application must have justification and quotation
according to Treasurer circular. Total amount request must not
be more than 40 % of the grant budget
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• Fully Developed Prototype
• Research Publications
Rights Each
research project should produce at least one
(1) intellectual property.
• Application for pre-commercialization funds
(Your ability to secure the grant)
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• Shortlisted proposals will be asked to
defend.
• Hence quality of written proposals is
very important.
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