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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) are pleased to announce that the Malaysia Science Endowment (MSE) x International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) Research Collaboration Grant is calling for research proposals!
Malaysia Science Endowment (MSE) is an initiative by MOSTI and ASM to sustain the national R&D funding. Through MSE, the Malaysian Government collaborates with the government of the United Kingdom (UK) to jointly implement the MSE x ISPF Research Collaboration Grant. This grant aims to foster innovation and knowledge exchange between both countries.
Eligible researchers from Malaysia and the UK can jointly apply for the MSE x ISPF Research Collaboration Grant which grants up to GBP 180,000 (approx. RM 1,060,000) per project to support collaborative research.
The MSE x ISPF Research Collaboration Grant focuses on these thematic areas:
- Resilient Planet: Leading the green industrial revolution to protect the planet.
- Transformative Technologies: Developing responsible technologies to secure our place in tomorrow’s world.
- Healthy People, Animals, and Plants: Researching and Innovating for secure and healthy populations.
- Tomorrow’s Talent: Nurturing talent to drive inclusion, research, and innovation.
Research proposals are encouraged:
- To be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and/or above;
- Transdisciplinary; and
- Involving collaborations with other institutions, industry and/or civil society.
- The proposal should include one Project Leader each from Malaysia and UK, submitting only one application. The project duration is 24 months.
Click https://www.akademisains.gov.my/mse-ispf-2024/ information about the criteria and application details.
To connect with us, please email mse@akademisains.gov.my/ benjamin.loh@britishcouncil.org or call Ms. Ng Yin Zhuang at +603-6203 0633 (Ext 207)
Deadline: 12 March 2024
Webinar
This 60-minutes webinar will provide background to researchers considering applying for a research collaboration grant under ISPF, delivered by the British Council. It will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the International Science Partnerships Fund.
- Eligibility requirements and application process for research collaborations grants.
- Official development assistance – ensuring your project is eligible.
- Writing a gender statement – why and how.
- Questions and answers.
Date and time: 7 February from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. Register https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c1ca94e-7c83-4f3a-810c-1b4ac35ad5e0@ae6275c1-ccdd-4046-b2a1-6245a2cca3ec
Thank you.
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