BRIEFING ON FRGS
PHASE 1/2015
14 May 2015
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.
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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
Project Leader
1 May 2015
RMC
6 May 2015
13 May 2015
1 May – 8 June 2015
1
Profile Registration in MyGrants System
2
Briefing Session UTMJB & UTMKL
3
Preparation of Proposal in MyGrants System
Project Leader
4
Appointment of Panel and Assigning Proposal
Research Alliance
5
Evaluate of proposal
Panel / Research
Alliance
6
Amendment of proposal (if any)
7
Verification by Panel (Recommended/ Not
Recommended)
8
Final Verification by RMC (Recommended/ Not
Recommended)
RMC
9
Evaluation & Endorsement by Mesyuarat
Penilaian Proposal Penyelidikan
RMC
10
Prepare, process and submit to MOE
RMC
9 June – 13 July 2015
14-31 July 2015
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 (1 to 3 years)
Research Value Chain
Fundamental
Research
Applied
Research
Mainly Domain based Research
Technology
Innovation
Mainly Interdisciplinary
Research based on Problems being Solved for knowledge
generation, wealth creation and societal well-being
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.
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.
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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 (RM 250,000)
 Every research project must produce:
i. Three year project - (1) Ph.D or two (2) Masters students or
combination of both.
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.
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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
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Cluster
Pure Science
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Chemistry
Physic
Biology
Biochemistry
Material Science
Mathematics & Statistic
Chemistry
Physic
Biology
Mathematics & Statistic
Biotechnology
Materials Science
Geoscience
Computer Science
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
Civil
Chemical Engineering
Chemical & Process Engineering
Energy
Green Technology
Information & Communication
Geology
Applied Science
Technology and
Engineering
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Cluster
Clinical and
Health Sciences
Social Sciences
Arts and Applied
Arts
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Basic Medical Science
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Medical Microbiology
Parasitology
Pathology
Community Medicine
Oncology
Health Science
Associate Health Sciences
Dental
Nursing
Nursing Science
Preventive Medicine
Surgery
Community Medical
Prevention
Clinical Medical
Clinical Studies
Clinical Surgery
Medicine
Anthropology
Political Science
Economics
Psychology
Business and Management
Human Ecology
Sociology
Geography
Communication
Ethnography
Business (incld Accounting,
Finance & marketing)
Management (Organizational
Behavior & Entrepreneurship)
Language and Linguistic
Philosophy
Art
Literature
Civilization
Culture
Religion
History
Education
Policies and Law
Environment (Human
aspect)
Built Environment (Human
aspect)
Environment
Built Environment
Clusters & Sub-clusters
Cluster
Natural Sciences and
National Heritage
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Sub Cluster
Environment
Forestry
Agriculture
Marine
Archaeology
Geoscience
Ethnography
Built Environment
(Heritage Aspect)
Culture
Software
Soft Computing
Computer Networking
Information Security
Multimedia
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Software and
Information
Hardware Design
Theory of Computation Computer Networks
Information System
Infrastructure &
Transportation
Biodiversity
Information and
Communication
Technology
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.
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Budget
 Overseas travel (subject to approval from Assessment Panel)
must meet the following criteria:
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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.
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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.
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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
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Includes cost to attend courses, short-term programme (once (1) only) to learn
specific techniques related to the research.
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Duration allowed is not more than three (3) months.
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Total expenditure (b) must not be more than 5% of the approved amount of the
grant.
 Vote 35000 (Equipment and accessories)
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Only purchase of specialised equipment and accessories (including upgrading of
existing equipments) related to the research are allowed.
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Please provide the list and justifications for all equipment and accessories
requested.
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Not Allowed to procure any telecommunication equipment that’s not related to
research project .
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Total amount requested must not be more than 40% of the amount approved for
the grant.
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Output
• Human Capital
– For 3 yr project : Atleast Two (2) Masters or One (1) PhD
student
– For 2 yr project : Atleast One (1) Masters student
• Publication
– Two (2) indexed journal papers
• Intellectual Property
• Commercialization
• Research Output must be achieved
– MoE considers blacklisting Project Leaders who have not
achieved any outputs.
Example
 GOOD PROPOSAL
 REJECTED PROPOSAL
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How to apply?
• All application must be submitted through Mygrants
System before 8 June 2015
• Website Mygrants https://mygrants.gov.my
• Latest guideline can be downloaded from RMC portal
http://rmc.utm.my/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/GarisPanduan-FRGS-Pindaan-2015.pdf
Thank You