MAKNA Cancer Research Award 2022 is now open. Application is open to all Malaysian citizens with a basic degree below 40 years of age, residing in Malaysia and interested in cancer research. Students who are pursuing their postgraduate degrees are encouraged to apply. 

Click here to view application guidelines: MAKNA 2022 Application Guidelines

1. The research proposal may be downloaded from the ASM Awards and Recognition system at http://www.mytopscientists.org/
2. Application with the wrong or outdated research proposal will not be accepted;
3. Any resubmission from previous application should be revised and updated. 
4. A Turnitin or any plagiarism report must be submitted with the application. 
5. All required information should be stated clearly and concisely. 
6. The complete application documents comprised of the followings:
   • Completed Application Form (Comprised of Section A: Knowledge Generation, Section B: Knowledge Dissemination and Section C: Impact of Research Output);
   • Compilation of complete and updated MAKNA Research Proposal and as well as Turnitin or plagiarism report in one (1) pdf file; and
   • Recent institutional endorsement form

1. Applicant (dateline 4 March 2022)
   • Recent institutional endorsement form
   • Submit the following forms to RC and Faculty in softcopy: 
     • Complete Application form (downloaded from online) and its supporting document
     • Institutional Endorsement Form – to be signed by IPSR Director
     • Completed FM-IPSR-R&D-066-Executive Summary
     • FM-IPSR-R&D-007 Recommendations Form from Research Centre & Faculty


2. Faculty (dateline 11 March 2022)
   • Submit the following forms to IPSR in softcopy:
     • Complete Application form and its supporting document
     • Institutional Endorsement Form – to be signed by IPSR Director
     • Completed FM-IPSR-R&D-066-Executive Summary
     • FM-IPSR-R&D-007 Recommendations Form from Research Centre & Faculty
   • Provide nomination of 2 reviewers per application to IPSR (to ensure the nominees are consent to review the application)


3. IPSR (dateline 25 March 2022)
   • Provide nomination of 2 reviewers per application to IPSR (to ensure the nominees are consent to review the application)
   • Inform applicant upon recommendation of application


4. Applicant (dateline 31 March 2022)
   • Submit application online through the ASM Awards and Recognition system at www.mytopscientists.org