WAITRO RESEARCHWAITRO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPFELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME (WRFP)(WRFP)

AIDE-MEMOIRE

1. INTRODUCTION

WAITRO Research Fellowship Programme (WRFP) is a collaboration

programme among three organisations namely, The World Association of

Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO), The Islamic

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) and SIRIM

Berhad, Malaysia.

The objective of the programme is to introduce scientists and researchers in

the early stages of their careers to research opportunities abroad at well

established Centres of Excellence of WAITRO Member Organizations.

WRFP is a good platform to increase the capability of young researchers in

their chosen fields. This is in tune with the three core thrust areas under the

WAITRO Medium Term Plan 2006 – 2010, which is to undertake activities or

projects that will strengthen the capacity of Research Technology

Organizations of WAITRO members.

2. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME DETAILS

The short term research fellowship programme is a capability-building

programme for young scientists and researchers who are currently working in

research institutes and universities from regions such as the Asia-Pacific,

Middle East and Africa. Besides gaining some experiences, knowledge and

information on current development of technology and science, participants

will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with other scientists

working in their respective fields.

The duration of the fellowship is for one month (4 weeks) and will be based in

the Ceramics Technology Group (CTG), Advanced Materials Research

Centre (AMREC), SIRIM Berhad. CTG is actively involved in research and

development, providing industrial training, technical evaluation and

consultancy services in both clay and non-clay based ceramics technology.

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Among CTG’s scope of activities are research & development on ceramics

technology, technical services on materials evaluation and consultancy,

industrial training and entrepreneur development programmes, incubator

programmes and ceramic technology transfer.

SIRIM Berhad is a wholly owned company of the Malaysian Government

under the Minister of Finance Incorporated. It was fully operational as a

corporate entity in September 1996 with the vision to be among the world’s

best in quality and technology. It has been the leading organization in

industrial research development, fulfilling the industry needs by blending new

innovations with quality and standards.

3. OBJECTIVE OF PROGRAMME

The objectives of the programme are: -

i. To provide the understanding on methods and process interactions

involved in ceramic processing.

ii. To give opportunity to trainees on hands-on operations in processing

ceramic materials, basic materials selection and processing conditions.

iii. To increase technical knowledge in order for the trainees to carry-out

product quality check.

iv. To provide trainees a good understanding of ceramic process control

towards a successful production of ceramic products.

v. To provide intensive technical training to the trainees to ensure they

can develop ceramics products once they are back in their respective

countries.

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4. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM

The Fellowship Program in the field of Ceramics Processing Technology will be carried out at the Ceramics Technology Group (CTG), SIRIM Berhad

from November 1 – 30, 2010.

The Ceramics Training Programme will focus on the ceramic processing

technology, controls of ceramic processing and products quality. The

programme will involve training modules consisting both theoretical and

practical classes on ceramics processing. The eight modules of classes

provided for the participants will include raw materials preparation, ceramic

fabrication using extruder, roller-head and powder press machines, model and

mould making, fabrication through slip casting technique, drying and firing,

glazing and decoration. The materials to be used for the training will be

based on stoneware.

5. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

The criteria for acceptance of participants for all the training modules of the

project are as follows: -

a) General

Participation is only open to WAITRO and ISESCO member organizations.

b) For the Participants

The candidate must have a combination of qualifying high school

education and minimum working experience of three years. The

person should preferably have technical or scientific background in the

areas of chemistry, mathematics or physics. Candidates having artistic

or designing skills have added advantage to be offered fellowship

sponsorship.

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6. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The training programme will comprise of both theoretical and practical classes

on processing techniques from raw materials processing stage until the

product fabrication, firing, glazing, product evaluation, inspection and safety

practices.

Ceramic fabrication will be based on slip casting, plastic forming and powder

pressing methods for stoneware bodies. The training will be carried out in 9

modules for 20 man-days. Laboratory or practical work and demonstration

classes involving a wide range of ceramic processing methods will be

conducted to develop strong understanding of the relationships between raw

materials, processing methods, product properties and its control measures.

The proposed modules for the training programme are:

Subject Titles

1. Introduction to Ceramics

Introduction to ceramic materials

Safety practice in ceramic production

2. Ceramic Material Preparation

Clay preparation and treatment

Ceramic body preparation and filter pressing

Ceramic spray drying process

3. Model and Mould Making

Model pattern preparation

Plaster Model Making

Plaster Mould preparation

4. Slip Casting Process

Introduction to ceramic slip system

Slip properties

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Subject Titles

Forming by slip casting

5. Other Ceramic Forming Processes

Fundamental of plastic based forming process

Forming by extrusion technique

Forming by roller head technique

Forming by dry pressing technique

6. Drying and Firing Processes

Fundamental of drying and firing

Stacking, Kilns setting, drying and firing control

7. Product Evaluation and Inspection

Physical properties measurement

Mechanical properties measurement

Powder & Ceramics Material Analysis

Drying and firing defects

Glazing defects

Product Inspection, grading and standards

8. Glazing and Decoration

Glaze applications: spraying, dipping and pouring techniques.

Silk screen preparation

Decal preparation and transfer

9. Industry visits

10. Presentation and Evaluation

The participants will present the results of their training activities and proposal for project realization in their countries. Their presentation will be evaluated by representatives from WAITRO, ISESCO and SIRIM Berhad.

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7. RESOURCE PERSONS Resource persons will be identified by WAITRO and ISESCO.

8. COMMITMENT BOND AND EXAMINATION FEE A nominal fee of US$300.00 will be charged to each participant as a

Commitment Bond to participate in this Fellowship Programme.

9. SPONSORSHIP WAITRO and ISESCO will provide sponsorship of economy airfare (through

and fore), accommodation, reasonable subsistence allowance and insurance

to participants from WAITRO and ISESCO member organisations.

10. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SPONSORSHIPi As part of this training programme, each participant is required to

prepare a Country report on the application and development of

Ceramics in his/her respective country.

To facilitate the preparation of the country paper to ensure consistency,

please follow the guidelines as indicated below: -

a. ObjectiveTo provide an opportunity for participants to exchange and share

knowledge and experiences in the area of Ceramics Processing

Technology of all participating administrations/ countries.

b. Subject AreaThe subject area for the country paper should reflect the

experiences, challenges and problems encountered in planning,

implementing or evaluating performance-oriented policies and

practices in Ceramics Processing Technology in the participating

administrations/countries. Participants may add to/or expand on

any of the above-mentioned topics or describe any special

development project in their respective countries.

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c. LengthThe country paper should be at least 5 pages, covering the

following topics:

The country’s general information and background

Country report on experiences, challenges and problem

encountered in planning, implementing or evaluating

performance-oriented policies and practices in Ceramics

programmes

Conclusion

d. InstructionParticipants are required to submit the completed country paper to

WAITRO Secretariat two (2) weeks before the course as a

prerequisite to issuing the air-tickets.

The country paper should be typewritten, 1 ½ spacing,

font 12 Arial in Microsoft Word format and sent via email

to nesrul@sirim.my / info@waitro.sirim.my or faxed to

+603 5544 6735 Participants will be required to give 15 minutes

presentation of the country paper/report to their fellow

participants and also to be prepared for a “question and

answer session”.

For presentation during the Workshop, participants are

very much encouraged to use Power Point. The

presentation may be supported by videos tapes, slides or

multi-media presentation.

ii. Participants shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner

compatible with their responsibilities as WAITRO and ISESCO

sponsored participants and abide by the laws, rules and regulations of

the land and institution.

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iii. For lectures, participants are required to dress in long-sleeved

shirts with ties, tailored pants and blazer or uniform and ladies should

be appropriately dressed in office attire. For formal occasions – lounge

suit, national costume or smart casual is required. For industrial work,

appropriate clothing will be the responsibility of the participants.

iv. Participants are not allowed to participate in any political and/or

commercial activities in any capacity whatsoever. Participants shall not

take up paid employment during the tenure of their scholarship or serve

on the staff of their Official Representatives in the country where the

programme is held.

vi. Participants are NOT allowed to bring along their spouses or families

for the duration of the course. Participants will be required to return to

their own countries upon completion of the course or at the end of the

tenure of the sponsorship, whichever is earlier.

vii. WAITRO, ISESCO and its resource provider, may terminate the award

at any time due to unsatisfactory conduct, breach of the conditions of

the award, failure to make satisfactory progress or as deemed

necessary.

viii. Participants who are found to be medically unfit during the course of

the programme will be required to return to their country.

ix. To carry out any such instructions and abide by such conditions as

stipulated by WAITRO and ISESCO.

x. To observe those rules and regulations at the place of accommodation

and not to change accommodation designated by WAITRO - ISESCO.

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11. RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING EXPENDITURES:Neither the host Government nor WAITRO will assume responsibility for the following expenditures:

• Costs incurred by participants with respect to travel insurance, accident

insurance, medical bills, and hospitalization fees in connection with his/her

attendance at the training program;

• Compensation in the event of death, disability or illness of the participant

in connection with the attendance at the training program;

• Incidental costs incurred in connection with travel abroad, e.g. passport,

visas, vaccinations, stop-over, travel to and from the airport;

• Loss or damage to personal property of the participant attending the

training program;

• Purchase of personal goods or compensation in the event of damage

caused to such goods by climatic or other conditions; and

• Other unforeseen expenditures.

Arrival Time and AccommodationParticipants are expected to leave their hometown/duty station in time to

arrive in Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2010 (the night before the opening of

the training). Departure is expected to take place on November 30, 2010 after

the closure of the Fellowship Course.

WAITRO, SIRIM Berhad and ISESCO will not be financially responsible for

earlier arrival or late departure of the participants due to personal reasons, or

for failure in securing return bookings.

12. HOW TO APPLY

The application form must be submitted to WAITRO Secretariat by

September 30, 2010. It must be accompanied with the applicant's medical

report and a copy of his/her passport. A copy of the application form should

be mailed, faxed or emailed directly to:

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WAITRO SecretariatC/O SIRIM Berhad,1 Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Section 2P. O. Box 7035, 40911 Shah Alam, MALAYSIA(Attn: Secretary General)Tel: 603-5544 6513 Fax: +603-5544 6735E-mail: nesrul @sirim.my / info@waitro.sirim.my

The selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance to the training

offered by WAITRO Secretariat through a letter of acceptance by mail, fax

and e-mail.

Decisions by the Selection Committee are final and no appeals will be

entertained.

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APPLICATION FORM (Typewritten or block letters)

TITLE OF COURSE : FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CERAMICS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Duration:1 -30 November 2010

NAME OF ORGANISATION :

1. PERSONAL DATA

Family name (surname) Date of birthDay Month Year

First Name Nationality ( citizenship) :

Other names Gender: Male / Female #

City and country of birth Marital status:

Single / Married / Divorced / Widowed #

Passport No: Religion:

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2. COMMUNICATION AND MAILING ADDRESS

Applicant's Office Address: Applicant's Postal / Home Address:

Home telephone

Country Area Number

Office telephone Telefax Email

Country Area Number Country Area Number

Person to be contacted in case of emergency, name, telephone and address:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYReference no.:Received:Checked:

Please affixpassport

photograph

WAITRO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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3. EDUCATION (list in order of time, starting with last institution attended)

Name of institution and place of study Major field of studyYears of study:from - to -

Degree

4. EMPLOYMENT RECORD

A. Present or most recent post B. Previous post

Employer: Employer:

Years of service ( from – to): Years of service (from – to):

Title of your post/position : Title of your post/position :

Name of supervisor and title: Name of supervisor and title:

Type of organization:

Government / Semi Government / Private / NGO #

Type of organization

Government / Semi Government / Private / NGO #

Main functions of organization: Main functions of organization:

Total number of employees: Total number of employees:

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Description of your work including your responsibility:

Please continue on supplementary pages if necessary

5. REASONS FOR APPLYING THIS COURSE

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Please state briefly the reasons for applying to this course and how you hope to benefit from the programme.

Please continue on supplementary pages if necessary

Have you participated in any training programmes in Malaysia before : YES / NO #Name of programme Organizer Year

Have you participated in any Ceramics Processing Training Programme before : YES / NO #

Name of courses Name of Training Institute Year

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6. CERTIFICATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Excellent Good Fair Basic Remarks

Listening

Speaking

Writing

Reading

Mother tongue : ___________________________________________Language test administered by

Title

Address

Tel. Number

E mail

Date and signature

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7. MEDICAL REPORT ( to be completed by an authorized physician )

Name of Applicant:

Age: Sex: Height: cm Weight: kg.

Blood Group: A B AB O Other ( )

Blood Pressure:

Is the person examined at present in good health? Is the person examined physically and mentally able to carry out intensive training away from home?

Is the person free of infectious diseases (AIDS, tuberculosis, trachoma, skin diseases etc.)?

Does the person examined have any condition or defect (including teeth) which might require treatment during the course?

List any abnormalities indicated in the chest X ray. Pregnancy Test ( for women ):

THE DOCTOR WILL CHECK “YES” OR “NO” AND EXPLAIN WHERE NECESSARY

QUESTIONS YES NO EXPLANATION

a. Have you had any significant or serious illness or injury?(If hospitalised, give places & dates)

b. Have you had any operations or advised by physician to have an operation?(Specify the operations & date)

c. Do you currently use any drugs for treatment of a medical condition? (Specify name & dosage)

d. Have you ever been a patient in a mental hospital or sanitarium or treated by a psychiatrist? (Give place & date)

THE DOCTOR WILL INDICATE “YES” OR “NO” TO EACH ITEM

Do you now have or have you ever had the conditions listed below? (Please tick)

QUESTIONS YES NO

a. Asthma, emphysema, or other lung conditions

b. Tuberculosis or live with anyone who has tuberculosis

c. High blood pressure, heart disease

d. Stomach, liver (hepatitis), gall bladder disease

e. Kidney or bladder disease, stone or blood in urine

f. Diabetes (sugar in urine)

g. Depression, excess worry, attempted suicide, or other psychological symptoms

h. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

i. Tumour, abnormal growth, cyst or cancer

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I certify that the applicant is medically fit to undertake a course in Malaysia.

Name of Physician

Address of Clinic (printed)

Telephone (printed)

E-mail

Signature of Physician

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______________________________ Date : ____________________

_____________________________________ Seal of Clinic :

FOR NOMINEE TO FILL IN

I certify that I have read the above instructions and answered all questions truly and completely to the best of my knowledge.

Name : Date : Signature :

8. DECLARATION

Have you ever been convicted by a Court of Law of any country ? Yes / No #If yes, please give brief details:

I certify that my statements in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

If accepted for a training award, I undertake to:-(a) Carry out such instructions and abide by such conditions as may be stipulated by both the nominating

organization and the host organization in respect of this course of training;(b) Follow the course of study or training, and abide by the rules of the institution in which I undertake to study

or train;(c) Refrain from engaging in political activities, or any form of employment for profit or gain;(d) Submit any progress reports which may be prescribed; and(e) Return to my home country promptly upon the completion of my course of study or training.

I also fully understand that if I am granted an award it may be subsequently withdrawn if I fail to make adequate progress or for other sufficient cause determined by the host organization.

Signature of applicant : _________________________________

Name : _______________________________________________

Date : ______________________________________________

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9. OFFICIAL DECLARATION (to be completed by the nominating RTO)

___________________________________________________________________________________

(Name of RTO)

nominates ___________________________________________________________________________

( name of applicant)

For the course under the WAITRO Fellowship Programme and certifies that:

(a) all information supplied by the nominee is complete and correct;

(b) the nominee had adequate knowledge and was appropriately tested for English Language proficiency.

Remarks:

__________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________ ________________________________________

( Name ) ( Signature of Organization Head of RTO )

_______________________________________ Address of RTO

( Designation) ______________________________________

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Official Seal / Stamp:

Office Telephone number: ________________

Office Fax number : ________________

E mail: __________________________

Date: ________________________________

Note:

All applications must be submitted to the WAITRO Secretariat before September 30, 2010 at the following address:

WAITRO Secretariat c/o SIRIM BerhadNo. 1, Persiaran Dato’ Menteri9th Floor, Building 5Section 2, P.O. Box 703540911 Shah AlamSelangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia(Attn: The Secretary General)

Telephone : +(603) 5544 6513Facsimile : +(603) 5544 6735E-mail : nesrul@sirim.my / info@waitro.sirim.my

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