1 (61) FSSR Feb 2014O.H. Hassan & R. Legino FSSR Research Briefing 2014 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) – 1/2014 Oskar Hasdinor Hassan & Rafeah

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FSSR Feb 2014 O.H. Hassan & R. Legino

FSSR Research Briefing 2014

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) – 1/2014

Oskar Hasdinor Hassan & Rafeah LeginoCoordinator Research & Innovation (FSSR)

Formgiving Research Group (REI Tier 5)

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FSSR Tentative FRGS 1/2014 – Submission and Evaluation

No Date Item Action

1 28/01-23/02/2014 Proposal preparation and submission via IRMIS or office counter FSSR (Attn: Pn Farhana)- Application form http://rmi.uitm.edu.my/form-to-download.html

Lecturers

2 5/02/2014 Research briefing (1st round) –FRGS 1/2014 - Auditorium FSSR, 10.00am to 11.00am

Lecturers and Postgraduate

Students3 10/02/2014 Research briefing (2nd round)–FRGS 1/2014

- Auditorium FSSR, 10.00am to 11.00amLecturers and Postgraduate

Students4 17/02/2014 Proposal imporvement workshop (1st round) Lecturers

5 24/02-13/03/2014 MyGrant online application open Lecturers

6 04/03/2014 Proposal imporvement workshop (2nd round) Lecturers

7 14/03-16/03/2014 FRGS UiTM Level – 1st round evaluation RMI

8 16/03-26/03/2014 Corrections and improvement of FRGS proposal Lecturers

9 28/03-30/03/2014 FRGS UiTM Level – 2nd round evaluation RMI

10 03/04/2014 UiTM FRGS proposal finalized RMI

11 07/04-21/04/2014 FRGS proposal submission to MoE RMI

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MyGrants• http://portal.mygrants.gov.my/main.php

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MOHE Grant Scheme

•Skim Geran Penyelidikan Asas (FRGS)•Penyelidikan yang menghasilkan teori, konsep dan idea baru•Menjawab persoalan “WHY?” dan “HOW?”.

•Skim Geran Penyelidikan Eksploratori/Eksperimen (ERGS)•Hasil penemuan boleh dikembangkan kepada projek bersifatgunaan)•Menjawab persoalan “WHAT?” dan “WHERE?”.

•Skim Geran Penyelidikan Jangka Panjang (LRGS)•Penyelidikan fundamental yang memerlukan tempohpelaksanaan melebihi 3 tahun

•Skim Geran Penyelidikan Pembangunan Prototaip (PRGS)•Penghasilan produk penyelidikan, tetapi belum sampai keperingkat pengkomersilan

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Research Characteristics

FRGS ERGS

LRGS PRGS

Why? & How?

What? & Where?

Long-TermPrototype-Development

Why (theory) is this happening ?

How (theory) did this happened ?

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Research Characteristics

FRGS ERGS

LRGS PRGS

Why? & How?

What? & Where?

Long-TermPrototype-Development

What happened if we apply this theory ?

Where can we apply this theory ?

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Acceptable (Basic) Applied Research

Applied Science

Technology & Engineering

Clinical & Health Science

Pure Science

Fundamental Research Grant

Social Science

Arts & Applied ArtsNatural Science & National

Heritage

Weakness : A Very Applied Organization

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FRGS Experience (1/2009 Forms)

• Kriteria Asas– Penyelidikan asas yang di pohon merupakan projek yang menghasilkan

sesuatu idea/konsep/teori/dasar baru– Hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi ke arah penyelidikan lanjutan, teknologi or

proses terkini– Penyelidikan yang akan menambah baik sesuatu metodologi, teori dan konsep

sediada– Penyelidikan yang dapat menghasilkan fakta, maklumat dan pengetahuan baru

• Teknologi & Kejuruteraan (Di tolak kerana tidak memenuhi salah satu kriteria berikut)– Tidak mempunyai pelajar M.Sc/PhD dibawah sekim ransangan ekonomi– Penyelidik muda kurang dari lima tahun pengalaman– Tidak menepati kriteria fundamental atau penyelidikan asas– Tidak lengkap mengikut garispanduan/format– Kos melampaui bajet yang di tetapkan

Kriteria

• Penyelidikan yang dipohon mestilah merupakan penyelidikan yang dapat menghasilkan suatu idea/teori/konsep/kaedah/model/proses baru; DAN

• Penyelidikan yang dapat menambahbaik sesuatu polisi, metodologi dan model penyelesaian yang sedia ada; ATAU

• Penyelidikan yang merangkumi isu-isu kemanusiaan dan kemasyarakatan bagi tujuan peningkatan nilai kehidupan dalam negara dan sejagat; ATAU

• Penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk menyumbang kepada agenda strategik negara.

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• Each Fundamental Research Grant Scheme application must satisfy the following criteria:-

• The research applied can produce new ideas/theory/concept/method/model/process and develop other research, AND

• Research which can improve a particular policy, a method and an existing problem solving methodology OR

• Research which encompasses humanities and social science issues intended to improve the values of mankind, and society for purposes of improving quality of life, nationally and globally OR

• Research projects which are niche to national strategic projects which can develop a particular industry of national interest.

• Projects which have institutional collaboration will be given some weightage.

Criteria

Collaboration AdvantageAll about Theory

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• Fundamental research is basic research performed for a specific period and it will not produce benefit in the short term.

• Intended to encourage new ideas/concept /theory which are innovative and latest.

• Leading to the advancement of knowledge in the various research areas.

• Generally the research will focus on:– accumulation of theories;– fundamental structures; and– fundamental processes with the goal of understanding them

Fundamental Research

Not a Product

All about Basic Theory

Not about Applications

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Acceptable Applied Research

• Basic Research that could uncover/enhanced national resources for future economic gains– Arts & Applied Arts– Natural Science & National Heritage

Acceptable (Basic) Applied Research

Arts & Applied ArtsNatural Science & National

Heritage

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Choice of Research Areas

• Chemistry– Pure Science– Applied Science

• ICT/Computer Science – Applied Science– Technology & Engineering

Chose closer to your foundation /field of

knowledge

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Competitive Groups FRGS (2/2010)

• Professors– A/B/C

• Associate Professors/Senior Lecturers– Gred 51/52/53/54

• Lecturers– Gred 45/Gred 46

Least Competitive

Expatriate must have permanent local lecturers (collaborators) &

local PG

Contract Lecturers must have permanent local lecturers as

collaborator

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Research Proposal• Project Title• Objectives• Research background• Benefits of the project

– Impact– Outcomes expected

• Project structure• Organisations involved• Linkages• Project Team

Submission of AuthoritativeExpert

Definite Title

Definite Problems

Definite Outcomes

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Research Proposal• Experimental design & methodology

• Project activities (Plan of action)– Key milestone– Duration of project– Project schedule

• Project costs– Manpower– Travelling, Materials, Expenses & Equipments

• Ethical considerations (If relevant)

Committed to Produce New Theory/Technique/Model

Committed to Train PG

Committed to Publish

Conclusive Research

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To Refrain in Title• Avoid applied wording such as;

– “Development of…,– Application of…., – Design of….., etc

• Restricted scope such as “Malaysian Context”, UiTM context etc– A software for Malaysian Rubber Industry…

• Product directions; i.e mapping system, computer based softwares– A new computer-based measurement system …

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To also refrain in title

• Anything implying commercial entities– A low-cost automated machine ….

• Avoid words that add nothing to a reader's understanding;– Studies on..., – Investigations..., – Research …..– Some Problems in....– The effects of …

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Acceptable Titles but Weak

• Must have fundamental sense such as; – “Basic study of…, – Theoretical investigation of …, – Mechanism …., etc

• The word “New”– New techniques in Measurements …

• The word “Algorithms”– Search algorithms for ….

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Acceptable but Weak Title

• Fundamental Study ….• New Model ….• Novel Theory ….• Theoretical Investigation …• Potential of …• Modelling of ..• Assessing …• A Performance Analysis …

Reduce Multi-Parameter

Increase in Depth

Pilot Study not Width

Outcome : Applied Research as Future

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Project Title• Must reflect the work that you would like to do

– Specific Focus and Unique (Not too general)

• Gives the impression as to the level of work/ intensiveness of work worthy of the type of grant proposed.

• Signify the status of research that will be performed– original or value added – lab based, fundamental

• Signify the area of expertise that you would like to develop for the country– If you are involved at the National Level

Test 1: Google

Test 2 : Google Scholar

Test 3 : ISI Search

Peer Review

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Other Researchers (Recommended)

• For new researchers, include experienced researchers and vice versa.

– Minimum two researcher– Suggest three (3) researchers in team, maximum of five

(5).

– A balanced team would be desirable as it would reflect the team’s track record. Don’t forget to include CV.

• Senior Head/Junior Collaborator• Junior Head/Senior Collaborator• No PhD (Find One)

Non-PhD new PI : Compulsory

Others : Option

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Research Collaborations• University Linkages (Academics)

– Inter-University– Inter-campus– Inter-faculty– Inter-department– Inter-fields within department

• Industry Linkages (Preferred for TechnoFund)

• Researchers– Other Staff Members– Other Universities– Others

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Executive Summary• Executive Summary

– Abstract of Work Proposed

– Do not write a thesis on this. This is an abstract of 300 words (FRGS)

– Include the background of research, objectives, research methodology and expected outcomes from the research project

• Concise and compact• No citation

– Very important as evaluators tend to only read this when time is limited. May not even read further if summary is poorly written

Concise & Compact

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Research Background

• Literature Review summary– impact-oriented/value added– guide towards producing original research / value

added research– Short but thorough enough– Consistency with the whole content– Quote the relevant references

• (not more than 15 (12 to 15); preferably 30% from last 18 months)

• At least one paper Jan 2012

Observe Reference

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Research Background (Major Components)

• Introduction– Literature Review Summary including work of others– Some relevant background to solutions

• Problem Statement/Research Questions– Problems to solve– Questions to answer

• Hypothesis to Solutions– Solutions to problems– Answers to Research Questions

• Significance and Uniqueness in work– Advantage, Simplifications, Impact

Gaps in Theory / Unraveling of Phenomena

Significance

Solutions & Hypothesis

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Research Methodology• 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, attach

the approval letter.

Flow Chart

Gantt Chart/Milestone

Equipment Used in Method

Statistics if Applicable

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Equipment in Research Methodology

3. Implementation of Experimental Verifications

• To verify validity of the proposed technique, basic test equipments including; volt-meter, ammeter, wattmeter together with basic DC supply for controller will be used.

• 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.

• A new high sampling oscilloscope will be used to record waveforms presenting the performance and behavior of the proposed work that includes;

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Outcome (Human Capital & Publication)

Human Capital• Three (3)- year project

– Is required to train at least one (1) Ph.D student/2 Master.

OR• Two (2)-year project:-

– Is required to train one (1) Masters students.

• Publication– Minimum three indexed publications

Recommended Another Master

1 Overseas Conference

At least 1 Local Conference

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Budget (FRGS)• Follow Guidelines

• Vote 11000 - Salary and wages (Only GRA)– Ph.D : RM2000.00– M.Sc : RM1500.00

• Vote 21000 - Travelling Expenses and Subsistence • (Not to Exceed 40% of Project Cost)

– Overseas conference : 20% (<RM15,000)– Overseas field trip/data collection : 40% of total cost

• Rentals (V 24000)– Equipments etc /Software licenses

Ceiling Per Annum = RM100,000

Reduce 20 – 30% for SSP & Non Material Research

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Budget (2)• Vote 27000 - Research Materials & Supplies (Including

Animals, Disposables, etc)– Includes special documents

• Minor modifications and repairs (V 28000)– Repairs of equipments/renovations

• Vote 29000 – (max 10%)– Professional Services, Training for subjects for 3 Weeks to 3 Months &

other services including printing & hospitality, Honorarium for subjects.

• Special equipment, accessories (V 35000)– Indicate in Research Methodology where equipment is used. – (Not more than 40%)

Ceiling 10% of project costs

Not more than 40% of project costs

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Budget (Guidelines)• Minimise purchase of Equipment

• Research Assistants (Salary and Wages)– Young Lecturer without Ph.D

• (1 M.Sc x RM1.5K x 24 months = RM36,000)– PhD Holder (3 years)

• (1 PhD x RM2K x 36 months = RM72,000)• (1 M.Sc x RM1.5K x 24 months = RM36,000)

• Commit to present paper overseas– Allocate RM15,000.00 for travelling (vote 21000)– Allocate fees > RM5000 for fees (vote 29000)

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FRGS Structure of Proposal

About Flaws/Gaps in Basic Theory

About Solving Basic Theory

Not about solving World Problems

Remove Association with Applications

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• Project title– One line summary of research

• Objectives– Key outline of activities in research– Recommended to limit to 3 items ( more than RM200,000)– Limit to 2 (less than RM200,000)

• Problem Statement/Research Questions– No of items to match objectives

• Research Methodology– Maximum 7 Activities (2 years)– Maximum 9 activities (3 years)

Critical Proposal Component

To solve problems

Problems to overcome

Approach to Solutions

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• Problem Statement/Research Questions– There is a leak in the roof of your house

• Objectives– To seal the roof leak using a ROOF SEALANT

• Project title– Implementation of solution to roof leak in your house using roof

sealant

• Research Methodology– Go to a hardware shop; buy a sealant– Find a ladder to climb the roof– Seal the leak

Roof Leak (Simple Example)

Include Objectives & Method

To solve problems

Problems to overcome

Approach to Solutions

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Research Questions

• How to seal the leaking roof ?– Objectives : To define the method/technique on

sealing a ROOF LEAK

• Why is the roof leaking ?• Objectives : To investigate a leak in the roof

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Problem Statement and Objectives

Two Objectives with Two Solutions

Problem Statement and Objectives

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Main Background

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Background

Submission in Jan 2012 / Reference in Dec 2012 (Impact Factor Pub)

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Background

Significance to World & Malaysia

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Latest Reference

Submission in December/Reference in Nov 2009 (Impact Factor Pub)

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Objective VS Problems

Observe the link of Problem Statement & Hypothesis VS Objectives

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Expected Results

Performance 5/6 papersAverage 4 Paper

Minimum 3 Paper

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Expected Results

Very generic applications and leading to applied research

Tentative Postgraduate Titles

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Executive Summary (1)

Objectives

Background & Problem

Method

Outcome

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Executive SummaryNowadays, increasing number of populations, industries and agricultural activities in Malaysia produced large amounts of organic wastes such as sewage sludge, livestock manure, industrial sludges and others thus creating economical and environmental problems.

Thereby, this research is an attempt to promote proper waste management via organic fertilizer production applying earthworms assisted bioremediation technique. Specifically, this research objectives are i) to study the potential of various types of sludges, animal and agricultural wastes as organic fertilizer using vermiculture technology and ii) to determine earthworms basic chemical properties that suitable for medicinal purposes and iii) to investigate the antioxidant, anti-aging and skin-whitening properties of earthworms extract for cosmeceutical application.

Pot trial experiment will be conducted under greenhouse conditions involving 5 types of sludge, 5 types of worm species and 4 types of organic wastes with 4 replicates and 6 mixtures ratios for each treatment levels using factorial arrangement of treatment design. Physico-chemical analysis including heavy metals accumulation in the vermicompost, sludge and earthworms bioactive ingredients will be analysed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer and high performance liquid chromatograpy.

At the end of the experiment, it is expected that we will discover the potential ability of different types of sludge produced in Malaysia as an organic fertilizer using vermiculture approach. In addition, the ultimate aim is to produce high quality of sludge-based vermicompost and get basic knowledge of earthworm potential use for human healthcare.

Objectives

Background & Problem

Method

Outcome

Applied Research (National Heritage)

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Key Activity & Milestone (Life-Science Applications)

1. Purchase of reagents and equipments (Activity)– Commissioning of Real-time PCR machine

2. Design and purchase of primers and probes for MB and DNA-dipstick (Activity)– Designed and purchased of primers and probes for MB and DNA-dipstick

3. Evaluation and parameter determination of multiplex primers for MB and DNA-dipstick (Activity)

– Completion of evaluation of multiplex primers for MB and DNA-dipstick

4. Evaluation and parameter determination of detection formats for MB and DNA-dipstick (Activity)

– Completion of evaluation of detection formats for MB and DNA-dipstick

5. Selection of final MB and DNA-dipstick formats: Field Trials using clinical specimens(Activity)

– Review and selection of final MB and DNA-dipstick formats

6. Field Trials using clinical specimens(Activity)– Completion of field trials

Source : Prof Asma USM

Milestone : Once every 6 months

Jan-June/Jul-Dec

Activity 3 to 9 months

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Key Activity & Milestone (Engineering Applications)

Milestone : Once every 6 monthsJan-June/Jul-Dec

Activity 3 to 9 months

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Phrases

• The proposed topology and its synthesis will be verified through a series of design simulations, prototypes fabrication and measurements.– Implying product

• The proposed topology and its synthesis will be investigated through a series of computer simulations, fabricated and verified experimentally.– Only experimental verifications Improvements

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Titles

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Title Analysis• On Combining an Orthogonal Space Time Turbo Trellis

Codes and Continuous Phase Modulation Using New Channel State Information Algorithm (ERGS)– Channel State Information Continuous Phase Modulation

Orthogonal Space Time Turbo Trellis Codes (FRGS)– Channel State Information Continuous Phase Modulation

Orthogonal Space Time Turbo Trellis Codes Using New Channel State Information Algorithm (ERGS)

• Parameter 1 : On Combining an Orthogonal Space Time Turbo Trellis Codes

• Parameter 2 : Continuous Phase Modulation

Multi Parameter ERGS

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Other Words/Phrase to Refrain

• Words to refrain from too much emphasis

• Optimization / Hybrid

• There is a growing trend ..

• Limiting Scope – Malaysia, Selangor, Shah Alam

• Applied Scope : Specifics VS Generic– Alzheimer, Parkinson, Autism VS Brain Impairment

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SSP Titles

• Physiological and Hematological Stress Response to Video-game Playing Among Adolescents in Malaysia (ERGS)– Adolescents Video-game Playing Physiological Stress Response

(FRGS)– Adolescents Video-game Playing Hematological Stress Response

(FRGS)

• Financial Fraud Risks and Internal Control System of Malaysian Companies : Extending the Fraud Triangle Theory to Fraud Diamond Theory

– Fraud Diamond Theory (FRGS)– Identification of Fraud Diamond Theory in Financial Fraud Risks of

Malaysian Companies (ERGS)– Characterisation of Fraud Diamond Theory in Internal Control System of

Malaysian Companies (ERGS)

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SSP Titles

• A New Corporate Efficiency Performance Measurement Model Based on Data Envelopment Analysis Technique– Corporate Efficiency Performance Measurement Model Based

on Data Envelopment Analysis Technique (ERGS)– Data Envelopment Corporate Efficiency Performance

Measurement Model (FRGS)

• Modelling Sukuk Structures by using Embedded Options as a Risk Mitigation Technique– Embedded Options Risk Mitigation Sukuk Structures Model

(FRGS)– Modelling Sukuk Structures by using Risk Mitigation Technique

Embedded Options (ERGS)– Modelling Sukuk Structures based on Risk Mitigation Technique

Embedded Options (ERGS)

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Social Science

• Survey to verify exploratory research not too much survey content

• Look at positive values for model/theory/policy than problem to achieve – (advantage model)

• No data collection overseas & scope• Refrain from comparative studies

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Things to observe• Completeness of forms• Title does not reflect applied/exploratory• Executive summary has FRGS emphasis• Elements of Basic Research in other parts• Accuracy of budget• Postgraduate supervision & outcomes• Significance/Uniqueness of work• Emphasis on HOW & WHY in research questions• More references on basic research (reduced applied

papers)

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Research Proposal Alignment

Title

Problem Statement /

Research Question

Objectives

Hypothesis (MyGrants)

Methodology

Expected Outcomes

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Exercise for Today

Title

PS/RQ

Objectives

Hypothesis

Methodology

Expected outcome

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