MOSTI Science Fund Application

Science Fund Grant Application is now open!

Please note that effective on 1 December 2011, MOSTI R&D Fund applications will be processed in quarterly basis. The 2013 MOSTI R&D fund application cycle is as scheduled:

 

* Only applications with completed documentation will be processed & evaluated in the cycle.

Criteria of the project:
i) Research project that can contribute to the discoveries of a new scientific knowledge.
ii) Research that scientifically sound, technically feasible with achievable milestones and has the
potential to further development and commercialization
iii) Innovativeness of the research
iv) Clear and measureable expected output, outcome and impact in line with National Key Economic Areas/ National Key Result Areas (NKEW/NKRA)

Note:
i) The application is via e-science system
ii) New applicant MUST register as a user before proceed to the application
iii) The applicant later will receive the password via email
iv) Click SAVE button and not SUBMIT button once have completed the application
v) Print out and submit to the respective faculty with the Internal Screening form and
Recommendation from faculty

1. DETAILS

A. Definition

ScienceFund is a 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.

B. Objective

The objectives of ScienceFund are:
i. to support research that can lead to the innovation of products or processes for further development and commercialisation; and/or
ii. to generate new scientific knowledge and strengthen national research capacity and capability.

C. Research Priority Areas
ScienceFund focuses on the following areas:
i. Life Sciences;
ii. Computer Sciences and Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
iii. Agriculture Sciences/ Agricultural Engineering;
iv. Environmental Sciences;
v. Advanced Materials Science;
vi. Chemical Sciences;
vii. Physical and Mathematical Sciences;
viii. Engineering;
ix. Medical and Health Sciences; and
x. Social Sciences and Humanities.

Project proposals eligible for consideration must fall under research priority areas as in Appendix I: Table 1. Consideration for funding will also be given to the identified Flagship Programmes as in Appendix I: Table 2. Please refer ScienceFund Guidelines.

D. Eligibility Criteria

1. This fund is open to all research scientists and engineers who are employed on a permanent or contractual basis from the following organisations:

i. Government Research Institutions (GRIs);
ii. Government Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Agencies; and
iii. Public and Private Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) with accredited research programmes.

Note:
· Expatriates working under contract with any of the above institutions are eligible to apply. However, the project must have a permanent Malaysian co-researcher from the same institution, well-versed with the project, to ensure its completion in the event the expatriate’s contract is terminated.
· The service of a contract researcher must be valid during the period of research proposed and contractual documents must be furnished as proof of employment for the period.

2. The following organisations are not eligible for ScienceFund:
i. Private Research Institutions (PRIs) in the private sector;
ii. Other department/agencies that carry out research under their purview; and
iii. Research Institutions (RIs) with internal research funding such as Cess Fund.

Note: These organisations can participate by collaborating with the
eligible institutions.

3. Project proposals substantially similar to proposals submitted to any other government funding agencies.

4. Researchers can lead only one (1) project at any time. Researchers have to submit the End of Project Report (EPR), before submitting a new application.

E. Quantum of Funding

The quantum for each project is up to RM500,000.00.

F. Project Duration

The project duration is up to 30 months..

G. Selection Criteria of the Project

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

H. Application Process

Application for ScienceFund must be made online through the website http://ernd.mosti.gov.my/eScience/frmLogin.aspx.

 Please refer to the ScienceFund Guidelines and eScienceFund User Manual for further instructions.

2. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Application can be submitted throughout the year.

 
3. INTERNAL SCREENING
All ScienceFund applications will be reviewed at Faculty level Internal Screening (1 evaluator) before submission to IPSR. Forms required for Internal Screening are:

Internal Screening Form; and
Recommendation from Faculty.
Both forms are available at: UTAR Research Portal http://research.utar.edu.my/handbook/b.html

Contact person in IPSR:
i. Cik Banu banu@utar.edu.my Ext: 8202.; or
ii. Cik Azahian Abdul Kadir azahian@utar.edu.my Ext 7132