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PROPOSING

WRITING A

WINNING RESEARCH

GRANT PROPOSAL

FRGS B DEC 2012 SSA, RMI 2

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Mar 2011 (Mustafar) Research Management Institute UiTM

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

FRGS ERGS

LRGS PRGS

Why? &

How?What? &

Where?

Long-TermPrototype-

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-TermPrototype-

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 FRGS B DEC 2012 SSA, RMI 6

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)

FRGS B DEC 2012 SSA, RMI

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 of work/ intensiveness of work worthy of the type of grant proposed.

* Signify the status of research that will be performed * original 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


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


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)


PI TRACK RECORD

• Research projects that have been completed or

ongoing 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)


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary * Abstract of Work Proposed, max 300 words

* Include the background of research, problem statement, objectives, research methodology, output/outcomes/implication, and significance of output 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


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


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


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 .......................


March 2010 (Mustafar) Research Management Institute UiTM

Use this for Research/Knowledge Creation

Objective vs Problem St


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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* 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

2Determination of Electrical Diagram of the Ring

Structure

3Determination of Electrical Diagram of the

Single Coupled Line

4Determination of Electrical Diagram of the

Complete Resonator Topology

5Mathematical Resolution and Creation of The

Synthesis of the New Resonator

6Full-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

2Electrical Diagram of the Single Coupled Line

Completed

3Completion of Mathematical Resolution and

Creation of New Resonator Synthesis

4 Completion of Report and Documentation

2013

2011 2012 2013

2011 2012

Year 2Year 1

Year 1 Year 2

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

Activity 3 to 9 months


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


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

overseas 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


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 &

other services including printing & hospitality, Honorarium for subjects.

• V 35000 - Special equipment, accessories – Indicate in Research Methodology where equipment is used. Max 40%


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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