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PROPOSING

WRITING A WINNING RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL

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Applied Research Technology Innovation Fundamental Research

Mainly Domain based Research

Research Value Chain

Research based on Problems being Solved for knowledge generation, wealth creation and societal well-being

Mainly Interdisciplinary

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Research Characteristics

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Why? & How?

What? & Where?

Long-Term

Prototype- Development

Why (theory) is this happening ? How (theory) did this happened ?

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Research Characteristics

FRGS ERGS LRGS PRGS

Why? & How?

What? & Where?

Long-Term

Prototype- Development

What happened if we apply this theory ? Where can we apply this theory ?

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

Fundamental research is basic research performed for a specific period and it will not produce benefit in the short term. Intended to encourage new ideas/concept /theory which are innovative and latest. Leading to the advancement of knowledge in the various research areas. Generally the research will focus on:

• accumulation of theories;
• fundamental structures; and
• fundamental processes with the goal of

understanding them

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RESEARCH PROPOSAL

* Experimental design & methodology * Project activities (Plan of action)

* Key milestone * Duration of project * Project schedule

* Project costs

* Manpower * Travelling, Materials, Expenses & Equipment

* Ethical considerations (if relevant)

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Committed to Produce New Theory/Technique/ Model Committed to Train PG Committed to Publish in indexed JOURNALS Conclusive Research

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PROJECT TITLE

* Must reflect the work that you would like to do

* Specific Focus and Unique (Not too general)

* Gives the impression as to the level

• f work/ intensiveness of work

worthy of the type of grant proposed. * Signify the status of research that will be performed

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• riginal or value added

* lab based, fundamental

* Signify the area of expertise that you would like to develop for the country

* If you are involved at the National Level

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Test 1: Google Test 2 : Google Scholar Test 3 : ISI Search Peer Review

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DETAILS OF RESEARCHERS & OTHERS

• Details of Researcher

– To be provided as requested

• Research Area – Select appropriate areas as per list
• Location of Research

– If possible, get other institutions to be involved. – Ex: Theoretical study in UiTM but some fabrication and measurement are made in other institutions

• Duration of Research max no of years

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OTHER RESEARCHER (RECOMMENDED)

• For new researchers, include

experienced researchers and vice versa.

– Minimum two researchers – Suggest three (3) researchers in team, maximum of five (5). – A balanced team would be desirable as it would reflect the team’s track record. Don’t forget to include CV.

• Junior Head/Senior Collaborator
• If no PhD (Find One)

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PI TRACK RECORD

• Research projects that have been completed or
• ngoing by project leader for the last 3 years.

Please provide title of research, grant’s name, position, duration, year commence and year ending.

• Please provide information on academic

publications that has been published by the project leader for the last five (5) years. (Example: Journals, Books, Chapters in books, etc)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary

* Abstract of Work Proposed, max 300 words * Include the background of research, problem statement, objectives, research methodology,

• utput/outcomes/implication, and significance of
• utput from the research project

* Concise and compact * No citation

* Very important as evaluators tend to only read this when time is limited. May not even read further if summary is poorly written

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RESEARCH BACKGROUND (MAJOR COMPONENTS)

* Introduction

* Literature Review Summary including work of others * What is the current situation * What is wrong with the current situation.

* Problem Statement/Research Questions

* Problems to solve * Questions to answer

* Hypothesis to Solutions

* Solutions to problems * Answers to Research Questions

* Significance and Uniqueness in work

* Advantage, Simplifications, Impact

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DETAILED PROPOSAL: RES. BACKGROUND

• Includes Problem Statement, Hypothesis/Research

Questions, Literature Reviews, Related References and Relevance to Goverment Policy, if any.

• impact-oriented/value added
• Targets to produce good research. Short but

thorough enough. Includes:

• Has a similar studies been done before & their findings.

Frequency of occurrence/prevalence in the previous study.

• What is wrong with the current situation. State your rationale

for conducting the current project. Uniqueness

• Quote the relevant & some latest references

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OBJECTIVE

• Objectives

– Limit to 3 objectives – To answer why & how of fundamental issue/theory – Must be within the priority areas of grant provider. – When writing, use result-oriented wordings i.e.:

• To investigate.......................
• To determine...............
• To assess .......................

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Use this for Research/Knowledge Creation

Objective vs Problem St

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Observe the link of Problem Statement & Hypothesis VS Objectives

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

* Describe how you plan to carry it out * Include a flow chart * Include a Gantt Chart * Milestone for every 6 months

* Include all relevant details such as * What do you plan to do, how?, Study area: where you plan to study/collect samples from * Equipment used * Where you plan to do * Sample size / No of tests to be done

* Is it statistically significant ? * Sample size is important since it has a bearing on project costs. * Do you need approval from government ministries to do the work. If yes, attach the approval letter.

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Source: Takim, R, 2007

* Key Activity & Milestone

GANTT CHART

Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dis Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dis Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1 Litterature Review 2 Determination of Electrical Diagram of the Ring Structure 3 Determination of Electrical Diagram of the Single Coupled Line 4 Determination of Electrical Diagram of the Complete Resonator Topology 5 Mathematical Resolution and Creation of The Synthesis of the New Resonator 6 Full-wave Electromagnetic Simulation and Testing 7 Report and Documentation

MILESTONES

Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dis Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dis Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1 Completion of Literature Riview 2 Electrical Diagram of the Single Coupled Line Completed 3 Completion of Mathematical Resolution and Creation of New Resonator Synthesis 4 Completion of Report and Documentation 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2

Milestone : Once every 6 months Jan-June/Jul-Dec

Activity 3 to 9 months

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EXPECTED RESULTS/BENEFIT

• Novel theories/New findings/Knowledge –

Specific to the research carried out

• Research Publications – Three (3) Indexed

Journals (include impact factor (IF) if possible)

• Specific or Potential Applications
• Number of PhD and Masters (by research)

Students

– as per guidelines which depends on duration

• Impact on Society, Economy and Nation

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BUDGET

* Vote 11000 - Salary and wages (Only GRA)

* Ph.D : ceiling RM2000.00 * M.Sc : ceiling RM1500.00

* Vote 21000 - Travelling Expenses & Subsistence

(Not to exceed 40% of Project Cost) * For expenses related to local travel * For overseas travel: PI and members can travel

• verseas to present papers at conference if the

budget is enough. * GRAs can only attend conferences locally. * Ceiling for conference and other non field work activities must not exceed 20% of project cost

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FRGS BUDGET

* V 24000 – Rentals

* Rentals for building, equipment, transportation and other materials directly involved in the research project

• Vote 27000 - Research Materials & Supplies

(Including Animals, Disposables, etc)

– Includes special documents

• V 28000 - Minor modifications and repairs

Repairs of equipment/renovations

• V 29000 – (max 10%)

– Professional Services, Training for subjects for 3 Weeks to 3 Months &

• ther services including printing & hospitality, Honorarium for

subjects.

• V 35000 - Special equipment, accessories

– Indicate in Research Methodology where equipment is used. Max 40%

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COMMON MISTAKES

• Not following criteria of funding

agency

• Not answering research questions
• Sloppy grammatical errors
• Literature review
• Lack scientific merit
• No commercial value / follow up

research

• Budget – excessive or over the ceiling

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What constitutes a good research proposal? Articulates problem accurately Provides appropriate background Manageable within the time Cost-effective Linked to defined outcomes Clear methodology Seen to make a contribution to the field Concise writing Demonstrates right team approach Has credible academic supervision

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