KPT RESEARCH GRANT of field work, sampling techniques, interview session, analysis, lab work of different phases, experimental protocol, statistical analysis) Able to achieve research

KPT RESEARCH GRANT

Professor Dr. Mohd Aizaini Maarof

Dean

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15th February 2016

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

SALAM SEJAHTERA

VERY GOOD MORNING

MAM-SDC@2016 KPT Research Grant

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE


KLUSTER PENYELIDIKAN

1. Sains Tulen (Pure Science)

2. Sains Gunaan (Applied Science)

3. Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan (Technology and Engineering)

4. Sains Kesihatan dan Klinikal (Clinical and Health Sciences)

5. Sains Sosial (Social Sciences)

6. Sastera dan Sastera Ikhtisas (Arts and Applied Arts)

7. Sains Tabii dan Warisan Negara (Natural Sciences and National Heritage)

8. Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (Information and Communication Technology)


GRANT APPLICATION

National Priority Area (NPA)

Transportation & Urbanization, Environment & Climate Change, Healthcare & Medicine, Biodiversity, Water Security, Food Security, Energy Security, Plantation Crops, Cyber Security

RESEARCH CLUSTER

Pure & Applied Science, Technology & Engineering, Clinical & Health Sciences, Social Science, Arts & Applied Science, Natural

Sciences & National Heritage, ICT

KPT GRANT

• FRGS : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

• PRGS : Prototype Research Grant Scheme

• TRGS : Trans-Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme

• LRGS : Long-Term Research Grant Scheme

• RAGS + RACE ACE-GS ( Accuturation Collaborative Effect) (start July : RM80K : non-RUN)


PRGS

GUP, FRGS, PRGS

PI or Member

PRGS

No more fundamental


• Skim Geran Penyelidikan Pembangunan Prototaip (PRGS)

• Penghasilan produk penyelidikan, tetapi belum sampai ke peringkat pengkomersilan

• Ceiling per project is RM500,000 .

• Max duration is 2 years

PRGS

No more 75%

PRESENTATION

(UTM)

PRGS Complete

KPT GRANT

• Skim Geran Penyelidikan Asas (FRGS)

• Penyelidikan yang menghasilkan teori, konsep dan idea baru

• Ceiling per project is RM250,000 or RM125,000 per year

• Max duration is 3 years

FRGS


75% : milestones & Financial (must be uploaded in Mygrant)

TRGS


PROGRAM

Project 2 (Cluster 2)



...

Note:

1. Head of program must lead one project

2. One project, one leader

3. In Mygrant, the terms used are Program & sub-projects

??? Leader vs Domain

• Trans Disciplinary Grant Scheme (TRGS) • Three discipline, one institution. • Syarat lain seperti FRGS • Ceiling : 1.5M • Max duration 3 years

TRGS

PRESENTATION

(UTM)

KPT GRANT

• Skim Geran Penyelidikan Jangka Panjang (LRGS)

• Penyelidikan fundamental yang memerlukan tempoh pelaksanaan melebihi 3 tahun

• Duration is 3-5 years LRGS

• Research Acculturation Collaborative Effort (RACE)

• Skim ini terbuka kepada kakitangan akademik IPT Rakan-RU

• Pemohon berjawatan Pensyarah / Pensyarah Kanan dari Universiti Rakan-RU perlu mempunyai ahli projek / berkolaborasi dengan penyelidik yang lebih senior di kalangan Profesor / Profesor Madya dari IPT RU.

RACE


30-35% National

SUCCESSFUL RATE


Sharing Experience


ALLOCATION (BUDGET)?


EVALUATORS

DIFFERENT SCHOOL OF TAUGHT

(1 proposal sometimes evaluated by 2 evaluators)


FRGS CRITERIA

• The subsequent slides will deal with FRGS criteria.

• Most of the criteria are applicable to all MOHE Funds (FRGS, RACE, TRGS) and some are applicable to all funding mechanisms.

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FRGS _______________________________________________

Fundamental

Fundamental

Fundamental


CRITERIAS


CRITERIA (1)

TITLE ______________________________________________________________________________

Specific in nature reflecting fundamental issues to be

resolved/novelty

Brief and reflects the content of the proposal


APPLIED RESEARCH? Avoid word or statement that reflects applied research

CRITERIA (1) - TITLE


KEYWORDS!!!

CRITERIA (1) - TITLE


CRITERIA (2)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY _______________________________________________

Problem statement

Objectives

Methodology

Expected output/outcome/implication

Significance output

300 words


CRITERIA (3)

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)


CRITERIA (4)

OBJECTIVES _______________________________________________

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within

Time-frame (SMART)

Relate to problem statement/research question


CRITERIA (5)

METHODOLOGY _______________________________________________

• Divide into a number of steps/tasks/phases

• Explain each step/tasks/phase clearly

• Explain the methods and tools/equipment to be used – (note: to be related to budgeting)

• Show clear flow chart and gantt chart

• Put milestones every half year.


CRITERIA (5) EVALUATION

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


CRITERIA (6)

EXPECTED RESULT _______________________________________________

New theory or new findings/knowledge

Publication in indexed journals (top tier)/ Intellectual

property

Human capital - masters or PhD

Impact on society, economy and nation


CRITERIA (7)

TRACK RECORD AND

COMPOSITION OF TEAM _______________________________________________

Evidence of previous successful research projects

Qualification and rank of researchers

Well balanced team


CRITERIA (8)

QUALITY OF PROPOSAL _______________________________________________

Meticulous

Proper use of language (grammar, spelling, sentence

construction)

Good formatting and presentation


CRITERIA (9)

ELEMENTS OF FRGS CRITERIA _______________________________________________

Novel, cutting edge, high impact

Examples provided


FILTERING 1st starts filtering – rejection process

(avoid to be in this group)


Final Report in MyGrant Tier 1 : must submitted KPT Grants

Evaluation mode (UTM level) : Similar to KPT

terima kasih

MAM-SDC@2016 FRGS: Sharing Experience

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

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KPT RESEARCH GRANT of field work, sampling techniques, interview session, analysis, lab work of different phases, experimental protocol, statistical analysis) Able to achieve research