Briefing on FRGS Phase 1/2014
Achievement FRGS 1 st & 2 nd Cycle 2013 R/N Descriptions 1 st Cycle 13 2 nd Cycle 13 1 Total Proposal Application 619 434 2 Total Proposal accepted after assessment by IHL Assessor 3 Total Proposal Rejected / Evaluation not completed 4 Total Proposal Endorse & Recommended by RMC Committee 5 Total Proposal Endorse & Validate by MOE Assessors 553 408 57 81 380 353 208 207 (SD) & 1 (TD) 353 6 Total Proposal Approved 82 (39.6%) RM6.8M 178 (50.4%) RM14.7M
Achievement FRGS 2 nd Cycle 2013 Cluster Proposal Submitted Approved Rejected Amaun Approved Success Rate (UTM) Success Rate (National) Applied Science 49 26 23 2,408,800.00 53.1% 54.19% Arts and Applied Arts 37 19 18 1,071,000.00 51.4% 41.90% Clinical and Health Sciences Information and Communication Technology Natural Sciences and National Heritage 10 5 5 684,000.00 50.0% 35.96% 48 28 20 2,308,332.00 58.3% 53.59% 15 8 7 674,000.00 53.3% 44.87% Pure Science 25 4 21 418,400.00 16.0% 41.24% Social Sciences 32 23 9 1,598,739.00 71.9% 63.91% Technology and Engineering 137 65 72 5,597,000.00 47.4% 47.74% Grand Total 353 178 178 14,760,271.00 50.4% 48.9%
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.
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. 5
Research Value Chain Fundamental Research Mainly Domain based Research Applied Research Technology Innovation Mainly Interdisciplinary Research based on Problems being Solved for knowledge generation, wealth creation and societal well-being
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES Main FRGS committee Policy, Direction and Fund Approval National level FRGS Assessment Committee MOE 24 April 2014 IHL Assessor IHL level RMC IHL Researcher Screening process by RMC assisted by internal/external assessors 19 Feb 2014
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
Schedules No Description Action Date 1 Profile Registration in MyGrants Online System Project Leader 24 February 2014 2 Briefing Session UTMJB & UTMKL RMC 19 February 2014 21 February 2014 3 Preparation of Proposal in MyGrants System Project Leader 24 February 14 March 2014 4 Appointment of Panel and Assigning Proposal Research Alliance 5 Due date panel evaluate proposal Panel 6 Due date applicant amend proposal if any Project Leader 7 Panel Verification due date (Recommended/ Not Recommended) Panel 15 March -14 April 2014 8 Appointment of 3 rd panel and assigning proposal Research Alliance 9 Final Verification (Recommended/ Not Recommended) before submission to RMC Panel 10 Evaluation & Endorsement by FRGS Committee RMC / RA 21 April 2014 11 Proposal submission to MOE RMC 24 April 3014
Application modes Single-disciplinary (SD) project Application of project involving a single discipline. Ceiling for each project is RM250,000.00 for the whole project duration
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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. 12
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. Every research project must produce: i. Three year project - (1) Ph.D or two (2) Masters students 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. 13
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
Cluster & Sub-clusters Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Pure Science Chemistry Physic Biology Biochemistry Material Science Mathematics Statistic Applied Science Chemistry Physic Biology Mathematics Statistic Biotechnology Materials 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 Clinical and Health Sciences Basic Medical Sciences Pharmacy Pharmacology Medical Microbiology Parasitology Pathology Community Medical Prevention Clinical Surgical Clinical Medical Associate Health Science Dental Nursing Science
Cluster & Sub-clusters Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Clinical and Health Sciences Basic Medical Science Pharmacy Pharmacology Medical Microbiology Parasitology Pathology Community Medical Prevention Surgical Clinical Medical Clinical Allied Health Sciences Dentistry Nursing Science Social Sciences Anthropology Politic Science Economy Psychology Business and Management Human Ecology Sociology Geography Communication Arts and Applied Arts Language and Linguistic Philosophy Art Literature Civilization Culture Religion History Education Policies and Law Built Environment Environment (Human aspect)
Cluster & Sub-clusters Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Sub Cluster Natural Sciences and National Heritage Enviroment Forestry Agriculture Marine Archaeology Geoscience Ethnography Built Environment Culture Bioderversity Information and Communication Technology Software and Information Soft Computing Computer Networking Information Security Multimedia Computer Engineering Computer Science
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. 18
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. 19
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. 20
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. Cannot 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. 21
OUTPUT Publication TWO (2) indexed journal papers Intellectual Property Commercialization
LRGS SCHEDULE R/N Task Action Due Date 1 Announcement through RnD Net RMC 12 Feb 2014 2 Concept Paper Preparation Project Leader 3 Submission, Evaluation & Amendment of Concept Project Leader & Research Alliance 12 Feb 2014-26 Feb 2014 26 Feb 2014 28 Feb 2014 4 Submission Concept to RMC Project Leader 1 March 2014 5 Clarify & Varify Concept Paper RMC 1 Mac 2014-11 March 2014 6 Submission Concept to MOHE RMC 12 March 2014
How to apply? All application must be submitted through Mygrants System before : LRGS Concept Paper : 26 th February 2014 FRGS Proposal : 14 th March 2014 Website Mygrants with browser Internet Explorer: https://mygrants.mohe.gov.my Latest guideline can be downloaded from portal RMC : www.rmc.utm.my
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