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BRIEFING ON FRGS PHASE 1/2015
14 May 2015
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Philosophy Contribution towards knowledge enhancement on
intellectual, new technology invention and cultural enrichment in line with the nation’s aspiration.
Definition Basic research that generates new theory, concept and idea
for knowledge enhancement.
Objectives Encourage generation of new theory, concept and idea that
catalyze new discovery and innovative invention for knowledge enhancement.
Application Work Flow
Profile Registration by researchers in MyGrants Online System
Activation of Profile by RMC
Preparation of Proposal in MyGrants System
Evaluation by Appointed Panel
Amendment of proposal by researchers (if any)
Verification (Recommended/Not Recommended) by Panel before submission to RMC
Endorsement by FRGS Committee
Audit by MOE Panel
Proposal submission to MOE
No Description Action Date
1 Profile Registration in MyGrants System Project Leader 1 May 2015
2 Briefing Session UTMJB & UTMKL RMC 6 May 2015 13 May 2015
3 Preparation of Proposal in MyGrants System Project Leader 1 May – 8 June 2015
4 Appointment of Panel and Assigning Proposal Research Alliance
9 June – 13 July 2015
5 Evaluate of proposal Panel / Research Alliance
6 Amendment of proposal (if any)
7 Verification by Panel (Recommended/ Not Recommended)
8 Final Verification by RMC (Recommended/ Not Recommended)
RMC 14-31 July 2015
9 Evaluation & Endorsement by Mesyuarat Penilaian Proposal Penyelidikan
RMC
10 Prepare, process and submit to MOE RMC
Schedules
Single-disciplinary (SD) project
Application of project involving a single discipline.
Ceiling for each project is RM250,000.00 for the whole project duration (1 to 3 years)
Application Modes
AppliedResearch
Technology Innovation
FundamentalResearch
Mainly Domain based Research
Research Value Chain
Research based on Problems being Solved for knowledge generation, wealth creation and societal
well-being
Mainly Interdisciplinary
Fundamental Research
Research carried out to increase understanding of fundamental principles.
End results have no direct or immediate commercial benefits: basic research can be thought of as arising out of issues
However, in the long term it is the basis for many commercial products and applied research.
Eligibility for Application
Open to all academics from IPT and research institute: Malaysian citizen; and Permanent academic staff (Professor, Associate
Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer); or Contract staff - requires co-researcher who is a
permanent academic staff. For non-Malaysians, co-researcher must be
Malaysian citizen who is a permanent academic staff.
Application from foreign branch campus: For non-Malaysians, co-researcher must be
Malaysian citizen who is a permanent/tenured academic staff.
Funding can only be utilized within Malaysia.
Principal investigator (PI) is allowed to lead only one project but can be co-researcher in other projects per cycle. 8
Eligibility for Application
New application can only be considered if the previous FRGS project has achieved a minimum 75% of the funding/milestone.
Amount applied must not exceed the ceiling determined by MOE (RM 250,000)
Every research project must produce: i. Three year project - (1) Ph.D or two (2) Masters students or combination of both. ii. Two year project - (1) Masters student
Academic staff on sabbatical/study leave is not allowed to be the principal investigator but can be a co-researcher.
Principal investigator who has transferred to another university/institute must relinquish the leadership of the project but can still be a co-researcher.
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CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF EVALUATION PANEL
Professor and Associate Professor or equivalent (ie senior fellow) and above from any higher learning institutions.
Expert in the areas according to FRGS cluster.
Assessor Credibility– (H-index/citation/publications/experience industry related.
Experience as project leader for at least one research project at the Institutional/ National / International level.
Experience as panel at institutional / national / international level.
Currently not serving as top management from the same university (NC, DVC, Dean, Director of RMC).
Being Professional and ethical.
Awareness of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSTPN) ref: http://www.mohe.gov.my/transformasi
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster
Pure Science Chemistry Physic Biology
Biochemistry Material Science Mathematics & Statistic
Geology
Applied Science Chemistry Physic Biology
Mathematics & Statistic Biotechnology Materials Science
Geoscience Computer Science
Technology and Engineering
Mechanical & Manufacturing
Electrical and Electronic Civil & Structural
Material and Polymer Chemical Engineering and Processing
Energy and Green Technology
Infrastructure and Transportation
Construction and Construction Materials
Aerospace
Civil Chemical Engineering Chemical & Process Engineering
Energy Green Technology Information & Communication
Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub ClusterClinical and Health Sciences
Basic Medical Science Pharmacy Pharmacology
Medical Microbiology Parasitology Pathology
Community Medicine Oncology Health Science
Associate Health Sciences Dental Nursing
Nursing Science Preventive Medicine Surgery
Community Medical Prevention
Clinical Medical Clinical Studies
Clinical Surgery Medicine
Social Sciences Anthropology Political Science Economics
Psychology Business and Management Human EcologySociology Geography Communication
Ethnography Business (incld Accounting, Finance & marketing)
Management (Organizational Behavior & Entrepreneurship)
Arts and Applied Arts
Language and Linguistic Philosophy Art
Literature Civilization Culture
Religion History Education
Policies and Law Environment (Human aspect)
Built Environment (Human aspect)
Environment Built Environment
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster
Natural Sciences and National Heritage
Environment Forestry Agriculture
Marine Archaeology Geoscience
Ethnography Built Environment (Heritage Aspect)
Culture
Biodiversity
Information and Communication Technology
Software Soft Computing Computer Networking
Information Security Multimedia Computer Engineering
Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Software and Information
Hardware Design Theory of Computation Computer Networks
Information System Infrastructure & Transportation
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Budget
Vote 11000 - (Salary and allowances for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Salary and allowances for Graduate Research
Assistant (GRA) only. Maximum amount for salary and allowances is not
more than RM2300 for a PhD and RM1800 for a Masters student or in accordance with the institutions guideline.
Vote 21000 - (Travel and Transportation) Travel includes all domestic travel and
transportation related to the project. Total expenditure for travel and transportation must
not exceed 40% of the total project budget. 14
Budget
Overseas travel (subject to approval from Assessment Panel) must meet the following criteria:
Overseas travel is allowed only if the grant approved is enough. The principal researcher and co-researchers are allowed to travel.
Overseas travel is only allowed for research paper presentation in conferences/seminars/workshops/colloquium
Travel destination must be to appropriate places and economical in resources, expertise and technology transfer.
Overseas travel must be in accordance with the particular institution’s regulation.
Maximum 20% of the fund is allowed for attendance to conferences and other activities other than field work.
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Budget
• Vote 24000 - (Rentals)Rentals are only allowed for buildings, equipment, transportations and other items directly related to research.
• Vote 27000 – (Research Materials and Supplies)Only expenditures related to the research is allowed.
• Vote 28000 – (Minor Repairs and Modification)Only minor repairs and modifications are allowed for building, laboratories or other items related to the research.Maintenance of existing equipment is also allowed. Upon completion of the project, maintenance of the equipment will be borne by the institution and not by this grant. 16
Budget
Vote 29000 – (Professional Services)a) Services includes printing, hospitality, honorarium, consultation,
computer usage, data processing and others related to the research.
b) Special services / One-off expenditure Includes cost to attend courses, short-term programme (once (1)
only) to learn specific techniques related to the research. Duration allowed is not more than three (3) months. Total expenditure (b) must not be more than 5% of the
approved amount of the grant.
Vote 35000 (Equipment and accessories) Only purchase of specialised equipment and accessories
(including upgrading of existing equipments) related to the research are allowed.
Please provide the list and justifications for all equipment and accessories requested.
Not Allowed to procure any telecommunication equipment that’s not related to research project .
Total amount requested must not be more than 40% of the amount approved for the grant.
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Output
• Human Capital – For 3 yr project : Atleast Two (2) Masters or One (1) PhD
student– For 2 yr project : Atleast One (1) Masters student
• Publication– Two (2) indexed journal papers
• Intellectual Property• Commercialization• Research Output must be achieved
– MoE considers blacklisting Project Leaders who have not achieved any outputs.
Example
GOOD PROPOSAL
REJECTED PROPOSAL
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How to apply?
• All application must be submitted through Mygrants System before 8 June 2015
• Website Mygrants https://mygrants.gov.my
• Latest guideline can be downloaded from RMC portal http://rmc.utm.my/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Garis-Panduan-FRGS-Pindaan-2015.pdf
Thank You