E science grant khairul 2012

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E-SCIENCE GRANTPhilosophy and Application Process

Dr. Mohd Khairul Mohd Salleh

[email protected] in Microwave & Electromagnetic Modelling

(INPT-ENSEEIHT, France)

Fellow of Research, Research Management Institute (RMI), UiTM

Fellow, Microwave Technology Centre (MTC), UiTM

Lecturer, Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE), UiTM

Vice Chair, IEEE AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter of Malaysia

+Presentation Outline

National Recent Scenario – Importance of research

Research Grants and an Indicator of Research

Performance

Available National Research Grants

Grants by MOSTI

ScienceFund by MOSTI

ScienceFund Online Application Form

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+Recent Scenario

2013 : MOHE to give Research Incentives

based on MyRA Scores (Achievement

Band)

2013 : Government Agency Budget will be

based on KPI/NKRA/MKRA (… key results

area)

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+MyRA: KPI for KRA (Research)

Key MyRA Scores

PublicationsPostgraduate(mainly PhD)

Fundings

MyRA SCORE =5.5 /index paper

MyRA SCORE =55 /PhD Graduated

MyRA SCORE =2 /RM10,000

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FUNDING FOR R, D & C IN 10th

MP

MOHE (FRGS, RU, APEX)

KKLW

MITI (SME Corp)

CRADLE

KPPK (CESS FUND)

MINDEF (STRIDE)

KeTTHA (Green Tech)

MOA (AGRO BANK)

SCIENCEFUND

Techno/InnoFund etc

MTDC, Biotech Corp, etc

MAVCAP, MDV

MOF (BGF)

MOF (BSF)

KPKK (CREATIVE INDUSTRY

FUND)

MGS

IDEATION RESEARCH PRE -COM COMMERCIALISATION

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Championing Scientific Discovery,

Transforming Innovation

MOSTI IN THE

TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN

MOSTI IN THE

TENTH MALAYSIA PLANMINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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a national vision of creating a

developed nation in our own mould

“The challenge of establishing a scientific

and progressive society, a society that is

innovative and forward looking, one that is

not only a consumer of technology but

also a contributor to the scientific and

technological civilization”

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8/96

9/96

+Innovation Model for Wealth Creation

and Societal Well Being3-5 years

Acquisition

MARKET

DRIVEN

INNOVATION

TechnologyMarket

Identified

Risk Capital

TechnologyTECHNOLOGY

DRIVEN

INNOVATION

Science

(Basic

Research)

Market

(to be

Identified)

Science Grants Technology Grants Risk Capital

10-15 years 3-5 years

Income

Growth

and

Jobs

Value

added

products

and

services

Malaysia’s

Strategic

Positioning

and

Market

Niche

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NANOTECHNOLOGY OCEANOGRAPHY

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+Research Priority Areas

1. Life Sciences

2. Computer Sciences and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

3. Agriculture Sciences/Agricultural Engineering

4. Environmental Sciences

5. Advanced Materials Sciences

6. Chemical Sciences

7. Physical and Mathematical Sciences

8. Engineering

9. Medical and Health Sciences

10. Social Sciences and Humanities

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+MOSTI : R,D&C FUNDING CONTINUUM

TechnoFund

ScienceFund

Pre-R&D

Process Value

Analysis

Concept/

Idea Basic R

Applied

R Prototype

Development

RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATIONPRE-R&D PRE-COMMERCIALISATION

Incubator/

Early

Growth

Matured

Level

Value

Realisation

Priority

setting, Tec

hnology

scanning

BGF/BSF

Pilot

Plant /

Commercial Ready

Prototype

InnoFund

MSC Pre-

seed Fund

(9th MP)

Biotechnology

R&D Initiatives

(9th MP)

Strategic Funding For ICT

MGS Grant Scheme

DAGS Roll-Out (9th MP)

E-Content FundCradleFund

BIOTECH

COMMERCIALISATION FUND

CRDF/TAF/VC

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+ SCIENCE-FUND (brief guideline)

by MOSTI

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+ScienceFund - Definition

Grant provided by Government to carry out

R&D projects that can contribute to the

discovery of new ideas and the advancement

of knowledge in *applied sciences, focusing

on *high impact and innovative research.

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+ScienceFund - Objectives

to support research that *can lead to the

innovation of products or processes for

further development and

commercialization; and/or;

to generate *new scientific knowledge and

strengthen national research capacity and

capability.

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+Scope of FundingScienceFund covers preliminary research

leading to laboratory proof of concept or

towards the development of new products

or processes. The quantum of fund

approved will be determined based on the

merit of each application

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Quantum of FundingUp to RM 500,000.00

Project DurationUp to 30 months

+Selection Criteria

Scientific and technical merit: The project must be scientifically sound, technically feasible with achievable milestones, and has the potential for further development and commercialization

Research competence: The research team must have the knowledge and competency to carry out the research successfully to completion

Innovativeness of the research

High impact research: Clear and measureable expected output, outcome and impact in line with National Key Economic Areas / National Key Result Areas (NKEA/NKRA).

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+Extra infos ..

Expatriate can apply and be the leader

But must have local researchers as members

Researcher without PhD is not a major issue

Although it is an advantage

Try to involve experienced researchers in the team

Focus on: Oil Gas, Energy, Palm Oil, Rubber, Greater KL and

Klang Valley, Electrical & Electronics, HealthCare, Education

RA can get 2500 per month

As per August 2012, budget is still there and a lot – SEND

APPLICATION!

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+Extra infos (2) …

MOSTI – 3 layers of evaluation

Internal – Clerical-based, will return to RMI in case of incompleteness, etc.

Technical & Financial Evaluation Committee. Consisted of experts from public and private sectors. International might me invited

Fund Approval Committee. Normally will follow the decision from the Technical & Financial Evaluation Committee.

Others

Must have preliminary research works done, basic study done, research component.

Literature review is IMPORTANT – include latest references 2011, 2012.

Executive summary must be excellent and complete

Algorithm should be able to lead to prototype, software

Outcomes – must include human capital (PhD, MSc, to train)

MOSTI are not really particular with papers/publication, but instead attracted with products

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+Evaluation Cycles (from Dec 2011)

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CYCLE

LAST DATE TO

SUBMIT

APPLICATION

EVALUATION RESULT CLIENT

CHARTER

1/2011 31 Dec 2011 1 Jan– 29 Feb

2012 1 Mac 2012 37 working days

1/2012 29 Feb 2012 1 Mac – 10 May

2012 11 May 2012 50 working days

2/2012 31 May 2012 1 June – 9 Aug

2012 10 Aug 2012 50 working days

3/2012 31 Aug 2012 1 Sept – 14 Nov

2012 16 Nov 2012 50 working days

4/2012 31 Dec 2012 2 Jan – 18 Mac

2013 19 Mac 2013

50 working

days

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How about us?

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Research Grants

PublicationsPost-Grads

+E-SCIENCE

Online application form

Well-structured and systematic

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http://ernd.mosti.gov.my

Compatible with IE only

(Internet Explorer)

+ http://ernd.mosti.gov.my24

+ New user registration25

+New user registration

Careful with spelling, IC number, username, email, etc.

Items with red star must be filled

Can be edited/updated later

The registration steps:

The applicant fills the form and submits

RMI will validate the registration and an email will be sent to the

applicant for email address verification

The applicant must click on the link in the email for verification

A second mail will be sent by MOSTI containing a password

The applicant may use the username along with the password to

log into the website

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+ESCIENCE – the content

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CV

Edit profile

(education,

professional experience,

research experience)

Research Proposal Editing and submission

Project Collaboration

Milestones /

Report submission

+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)28

+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)

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Different tabs/pages


Next tab/page

Always save


+ Experience & Specialization32

+ Research Achievements33

+ Past Research Project 34

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E-ScienceThe Research Proposal

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+Project Application36

Project Application

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+ESCIENCE proposal – the contents

Project Identification

Project Objectives

Research Background

Relevant Past Research

Research Approach

Project Schedule

Project Benefits

Research Collaboration

Contractual Matters

Staff Cost Estimation

Direct Expense Estimation

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PART I : Project BackgroundProject IdentificationProject ObjectivesBackgroundRelevant Past Research

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+ Project Identification

Components

Project Number (Generated by System)

Initially UiTM XXXXXX

After submission to MOSTI 04-01-01-SF0023

Project Title

Keywords

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+Project Identification

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+Project title – the use of text editor

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Try to fill all

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Keywords

+Project Identification - example

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+Project Objectives

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+ Project Objectives

Objective

Define as a summary of works done, examples:

To investigate and implement advanced novel topologies in

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that includes…..

To identify and evaluate the appropriate PWM .. . . ..

To define the theoretical and mathematical equations for describing

Type of Research

Basic Research/Fundamental/Strategic

Applied Research/Technology Related {if unsure, choose this}

Research Cluster

ICT (18 months) OR Biotechnology OR Industry OR Sea to Space OR S & T Core

Field of Research

Primary FOR

Secondary FOR

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+Project Objectives (examples)

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+Research Cluster & Field (Example)

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+ Research Background

Project status

New Modifications (Existing E-Science Project); Extension

Summary

Literature Review Summary (10,000 char) : Project background; Other Technologies/techniques; Problem

Statement; Proposed Work; Novelty and Uniqueness

References

Related Research (10,000 char) : Team members relevant work; Relevant Papers from Team

Members; Relevant Postgraduates; New Postgraduate Works

References (If insufficient in above)

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+Research Background

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+ Literature review summary (example)51

+Related research (example)

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+ Relevant Past Research

Detailing Related Research

Title

Summary, outcomes etc

Relevance to research

Research Teams

Funding (exe.) IRPA

IRDC

PASCA Siswazah

NSF Scholarship

Internal Funding (UiTM)

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Experience/Past Research related to the project proposed

Relevant Past Research54

+Relevant Past Research Details

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Fill in

Fill in


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Fill inFill in

Fill in Fill in


(Example)

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This indicates that the form is completely filled

+ Relevant Past Research Details

(Example)

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+ PART II : THE

RESEARCHResearch Approach

Project Schedule

Project Benefits

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+ Research Approach

Research Methodology

also include equipment used

Specialised EquipmentExisting Equipment (Some)

Some New Equipment

Measurement Equipments etc (max RM100,000.00)

Facilities

Lab Bench, Other equipments

Infrastructure

Lab Space etc

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+Research Methodology

Literature Review/Background Studies

Body of Work

Simulations/Hypothesis

Experimental Verifications

Mathematical Equations, Description of

techniques etc

Reporting/Papers etc (Outcomes)

Papers in distinguished conferences, journals

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Must FILL

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+ Research Methodology (exe., with 6

activities)

1. Activity 1: Literature Review & Preliminary Works

Study the various basic single-phase matrix converter operation including its basic commutation strategies. Review existing topologies in UPS to ascertain new and novelty of proposed UPS

2. Activity 2: Simulation Models

Simulation Models will use MATLAB/Simulink, PSpiceand/or PSIM to study the behaviour and performance implemented using a personal computer. Proposed investigations and implementations on behaviour and performance includes;

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3. Activity 3: Construction of laboratory prototype For experimental verifications, basic test equipments including;

volt-meter, ammeter, wattmeter together with basic DC supply for controller will be used for testing and evaluation. A frequency generator will be used to generate test waveforms. A special DC supply (600V, 10A) will be used to provide the DC rail voltage for inverter operation. Development systems for FPGA and microcontroller will be used to implement the control electronics. A dedicated personal computer is required to provide interface between software control algorithm and hardware.

4. Activity 4: Hardware Construction & Experimental Verification

The performance of the UPS will be evaluated for charging and back-up operation

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Research Methodology (exe., with 6

activities) - cont

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5. Activity 5: Analysis and Synthesis

Mathematical treatment on the developed topology will be outlined with the appropriate technical analysis of results. Software tools including; MATLAB, MAPLE & MATHCADwill be used to assist in formulating the final equations.

6. Activity 6: Documentation, Papers and Reports

Highly cited publications

Publications in prestigious international conferences that includes; PESC, IECON, APEC, IEMDC, PEDS & ICIEA

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Research Methodology (exe., with 6

activities) – cont 2

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Must FILL

Research Methodology (example)67

+ Specialised Equipment, Facilities and

Infra Involved in the Project

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+Project Activities (Beginning Apr 2013)

with Length 24 months

2013 (3 activities)Activity 1 : Literature Review

Activity 2 : Mathematical Representation and Modeling of Main Problem

Activity 3 : Full Simulation of the System

2014 (2 activities)Activity 4 : Fabrication and Experimental

Verification

Activity 5 : Analysis & Synthesis

2015 (1 activities)Activity 6 : Report and Documentation

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+Milestone

Project Period (Apr 2013 – Mar 2015)

Minimum 1 milestone every six months (twice a year) Milestone 1 : Jun 2013 (Activity 1)

Literature Review & Basic Simulation Completed

Milestone 2 : Dec 2013 (Activity 3)

Completion of …

Milestone 3 : Jun 2014 (Activity 4)

Successful Experimental Verifications Completed

Milestone 4 : Dec 2014 (Activity 5)

Performance Evaluation Completed

Milestone 5 : Jun 2014 (Activity 6)

Project Completion

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+ Project Activities (Sample)71

+Milestones (Example)

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Fill and Add .. ALL MILESTONE

No need to fill … just save.

This portion is automatically filled

+Risks of Project

Factors relating to complexitiesRelate to Technical, Timing and Budget Risks

Technical RisksComplexities of problems

Timing Risks 2 years short for Ph.D then say on-going

Budget RisksMore existing equipment means low risks etc

Currency fluctuations for equipments etc

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+ 74Risks of Project

+Equipment and Facilities

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+Project Schedule – Self-generated

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+ Project Benefits

Outputs expected from the project

Theory IPR etc

Human capital and expert developmentPostgraduates, Students etc

Economic contributions of the project

Future incomes

Cost savings

Infrastructural contributions of the project

Excellence

Collaborations

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Project Benefits

+ PART III : THE

ORGANISATION

Research Collaboration

Contractual Matters

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+Research Collaboration

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+ Man-months Total Duration 24 months (20 days/man-month = 480

days total)

OR 18 months for ICT Projects (360 days total)

Project Leader (Lecturers) : 4 – 8 man-months Not sure, use 4 man-months (working 4 months over 24 months,

OR 80 DAYS TOTAL)

Or 3 man-months for ICT Projects (over 18 months total)

Researchers (Lecturers) : 4 – 8 man-months Not sure, use 4 man-months, 3 man-months for ICT

Technicians/Support Staff : 8 – 12 man-months For completeness

Research Officers (Contract Staff) Maximum 2

Each, put maximum 24 man-months

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+ Research Collaborations 82

+Search a User

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May search: *khairul*

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Select an Organization

Set the workload

(the man-month)

+Researchers

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+Support Staff & Research Officer

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Set the workload

(the man-month)

+Research Collaborations

University Linkages

Industry Linkages {not necessary}

ResearchersOther Staff Members

Other Universities

Others

Support Staff

Contract Staff

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+Contractual Matters

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Put “none” if no contract with industry

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PART IV : THE FUNDING

Staff Cost Estimation

Direct Cost Estimation

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+Budget Settings (Suggested)

Prof/Assoc Prof (depending on research strength)

RM250,000.00 – RM300,000.00

RM600.00 – RM800.00 per man-day

Senior Lecturer

RM150,000 – RM250,000

RM500.00 per man-day

Lecturer

RM100,000 – RM150,000

RM400.00 per man-day

Support Staff/ Contract Staff : RM100/man-day

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+ Man-month & Man-day (Example)

Total 24 man-months

2013: Apr 2013 – Dec 2013 (9 months)

2014: Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 (12 months)

2015: Jan 2015 – Mar 2015 (3 months)

Each man-month considered 20 man-days

24 man-months = 480 man-days

2013 = 9 months = 180 man-days



4 man-months = 80 man-days




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+ Researcher’s Man-day (Example)

4 man-months

2013 (3 activities) : 30 man-days (1.5 man-months)

Activity 1 : 10 man-days



2014 (2 activities) : 40 man-days (2 man-month )



2015 (1 activities) : 10 man-days (0.5 man-month)


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+ Contract Staff Man-days (Example)

They are normally allocated maximum man-months; i.e 24 man-

months. If we have 2 contract staffs, multiply by 2

2013 (3 activities) : 9 man-months @ 20d (180 man-days)

Activity 1 : 3 months @ 20d = 60 man-days



2014 (2 activities) : 12 man-month @ 20d (240 man-days)



2015 (1 activities) : 3 man-month @ 20d (60 man-days)


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+ 24 months, Beginning Apr 201394

Based on one person

If two persons, multiply by 2

Prof. RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day

Assoc. Prof. RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day

Sen. Lecturer RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day

Lecturer RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM100/day RM100/day

Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher DSupport Staff

(1)Contract Staff (1)

Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3

2013

Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60

Jul - Sep 3 Activity 2 10 10 8 5 3 20 60

Dec 2013 Oct - Dec 3 Activity 3 10 10 8 5 3 30 60

Jun 2013 Jan - Jun 62014

Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120

Dec 2014 Jul - Dec 6 Activity 5 20 20 15 10 4 50 120

Mar 2015 Jan - Mar 3 2015 Activity 6 10 10 7 5 3 30 60

24 TotalMan-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480

Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24

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Prof. RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day

Assoc. Prof. RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day

Sen. Lecturer RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day

Lecturer RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM100/day RM100/day

Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher DSupport Staff

(1)Contract Staff (1)

Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3

2013

Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60

Jul - Sep 3 Activity 2 10 10 8 5 3 20 60

Dec 2013 Oct - Dec 3 Activity 3 10 10 8 5 3 30 60

Jun 2013 Jan - Jun 62014

Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120

Dec 2014 Jul - Dec 6 Activity 5 20 20 15 10 4 50 120

Mar 2015 Jan - Mar 3 2015 Activity 6 10 10 7 5 3 30 60

24 TotalMan-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480

Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24

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Research Approach

Staff Cost Estimate

24 months, Beginning Apr 2013

+Staff Cost Estimation (Daily rate)

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Staff Cost Estimation (Worksheet)

Click “Edit” to put different

Man-Days for different researchers

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To edit

Erase and Corrections98

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+Staff Cost Estimation Summary

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+ 100

Staff Cost Estimation (Example)

+Full activities (Example)

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+Direct Expense

Travel and transportation (V 21000)

Overseas < RM30,000.00 (15% of project)

Rentals (V 24000)

Equipment, etc

Research materials and supplies (V 26000)

Minor modifications and repairs (V 28000)

Special services (V 29000)

Special equipment, accessories (V 35000)

Less than 40% of project costs

Requires justification (max RM100,000.00)

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+Other details …

Budget

Research materials and supply – no words from

MOSTI

Research equipment – quite strict

Travelling – limited like always

Training on the software – please include the cost

Can put budget for patents (10k – 20k)

Modification & renovation for lab – extra piping etc

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+Direct Expense Form

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Need to fill justifications for equipment

Justifications (to purchase)105

+Summary - self-generated

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+Final Total – self-generated

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+ Submission108

+Check for Completion

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+Incomplete Form

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+Completed Forms

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+Printing

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+Complete Submission

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THANK YOU

BON COURAGE

&

BONNE CHANCE!

For your attention

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