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Dr. Mohd Khairul Mohd Salleh
khairulsalleh@ieee.org
PhD in Microwave & Electromagnetic Modelling
E-SCIENCE GRANT
(INPT-ENSEEIHT, France)
Philosophy and Application Process
Fellow of Research, Research Management Institute (RMI), UiTM
Fellow, Microwave Technology Centre (MTC), UiTM
Lecturer, Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE), UiTM
Vice Chair, IEEE AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter of Malaysia

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Presentation Outline
 National Recent Scenario – Importance of research
 ResearchGrants and an Indicator of Research
Performance
 Available National Research Grants
 Grants by MOSTI
 ScienceFund by MOSTI
 ScienceFund Online Application Form

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Recent Scenario
2013 : MOHE to give Research Incentives
based on MyRA Scores (Achievement
Band)
2013 : Government Agency Budget will be
based on KPI/NKRA/MKRA (… key results
area)

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MyRA: KPI for KRA (Research)
Key MyRA Scores
Publications Fundings
Postgraduate
(mainly PhD)
MyRA SCORE =5.5 /index paper MyRA SCORE =2 /RM10,000
MyRA SCORE =55 /PhD Graduated

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FUNDING FOR R, D & C IN 10th
MP IDEATION RESEARCH PRE -COM COMMERCIALISATION
KKLW
MOHE (FRGS, RU, APEX)
MITI (SME Corp)
MOF (BGF)
CRADLE MOF (BSF)
KPKK (CREATIVE INDUSTRY MAVCAP, MDV
FUND)
KPPK (CESS FUND)
MINDEF (STRIDE)
KeTTHA (Green Tech)
MOA (AGRO BANK)
SCIENCEFUND MTDC, Biotech Corp, etc
Techno/InnoFund etc
MGS

6. Championing Scientific Discovery,
Transforming Innovation
MOSTI IN THE
+ TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN
MOSTI IN THE
TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
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a national vision of creating a
developed nation in our own mould
“The challenge of establishing a scientific
and progressive society, a society that is
innovative and forward looking, one that is
not only a consumer of technology but
also a contributor to the scientific and
technological civilization”

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9. 9/96

10. + Innovation Model for Wealth Creation 10
and Societal Well Being
3-5 years
Acquisition
Income
MARKET Market
Technology Growth
DRIVEN Identified and
INNOVATION Malaysia’s
Jobs
Strategic
Positioning
and Value
Risk Capital
Market added
Niche products
and
Market services
TECHNOLOGY Science
DRIVEN (Basic Technology (to be
INNOVATION Research) Identified)
Science Grants Technology Grants Risk Capital
10-15 years 3-5 years

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NANOTECHNOLOGY OCEANOGRAPHY

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Research Priority Areas
1. Life Sciences
2. Computer Sciences and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
3. Agriculture Sciences/Agricultural Engineering
4. Environmental Sciences
5. Advanced Materials Sciences
6. Chemical Sciences
7. Physical and Mathematical Sciences
8. Engineering
9. Medical and Health Sciences
10. Social Sciences and Humanities

13. MOSTI : R,D&C FUNDING CONTINUUM
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PRE-R&D RESEARCH PRE-COMMERCIALISATION COMMERCIALISATION
Pre-R&D Concept/ Applied Incubator/ Value
Pilot Matured
Value Idea R Early Realisation
Process Basic R Prototype Plant / Level
Analysis Growth
Development Commercial Ready
Prototype
ScienceFund
TechnoFund
Priority
setting, Tec
hnology
InnoFund CRDF/TAF/VC
scanning
Biotechnology
R&D Initiatives
MSC Pre-
(9th MP)
BGF/BSF
seed Fund
(9th MP)
DAGS Roll-Out (9th MP) BIOTECH
COMMERCIALISATION FUND
E-Content Fund
CradleFund
Strategic Funding For ICT
MGS Grant Scheme

14. + SCIENCE-FUND (brief guideline)
by MOSTI
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ScienceFund - Definition
 Grantprovided by Government to carry out
R&D projects that can contribute to the
discovery of new ideas and the advancement
of knowledge in *applied sciences, focusing
on *high impact and innovative research.

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ScienceFund - Objectives
 tosupport research that *can lead to the
innovation of products or processes for
further development and
commercialization; and/or;
 togenerate *new scientific knowledge and
strengthen national research capacity and
capability.

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Scope of Funding
 ScienceFund covers preliminary research
leading to laboratory proof of concept or
towards the development of new products
or processes. The quantum of fund
approved will be determined based on the
merit of each application
Quantum of Funding
 Up to RM 500,000.00
Project Duration
 Up to 30 months

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Selection Criteria
 Scientificand technical merit: The project must be
scientifically sound, technically feasible with
achievable milestones, and has the potential for
further development and commercialization
 Research competence: The research team must
have the knowledge and competency to carry out
the research successfully to completion
 Innovativeness of the research
 Highimpact research: Clear and measureable
expected output, outcome and impact in line with
National Key Economic Areas / National Key Result
Areas (NKEA/NKRA).

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Extra infos ..
 Expatriate can apply and be the leader
 But must have local researchers as members
 Researcher without PhD is not a major issue
 Although it is an advantage
 Try to involve experienced researchers in the team
 Focus on: Oil Gas, Energy, Palm Oil, Rubber, Greater KL and
Klang Valley, Electrical & Electronics, HealthCare, Education
 RA can get 2500 per month
 As per August 2012, budget is still there and a lot – SEND
APPLICATION!

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Extra infos (2) …
 MOSTI – 3 layers of evaluation
 Internal – Clerical-based, will return to RMI in case of
incompleteness, etc.
 Technical & Financial Evaluation Committee. Consisted of experts from
public and private sectors. International might me invited
 Fund Approval Committee. Normally will follow the decision from the
Technical & Financial Evaluation Committee.
 Others
 Must have preliminary research works done, basic study done, research
component.
 Literature review is IMPORTANT – include latest references 2011, 2012.
 Executive summary must be excellent and complete
 Algorithm should be able to lead to prototype, software
 Outcomes – must include human capital (PhD, MSc, to train)
 MOSTI are not really particular with papers/publication, but instead
attracted with products

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Evaluation Cycles (from Dec 2011)
LAST DATE TO
CLIENT
CYCLE SUBMIT EVALUATION RESULT
CHARTER
APPLICATION
1 Jan– 29 Feb
1/2011 31 Dec 2011 1 Mac 2012 37 working days
2012
1 Mac – 10 May
1/2012 29 Feb 2012 11 May 2012 50 working days
2012
1 June – 9 Aug
2/2012 31 May 2012 10 Aug 2012 50 working days
2012
1 Sept – 14 Nov
3/2012 31 Aug 2012 16 Nov 2012 50 working days
2012
2 Jan – 18 Mac 50 working
4/2012 31 Dec 2012 19 Mac 2013
2013 days

22. How about us?
Research
Grants
+
Post-Grads Publications
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E-SCIENCE
Online application form
Well-structured and systematic
http://ernd.mosti.gov.my
Compatible with IE only
(Internet Explorer)

24. + http://ernd.mosti.gov.my
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25. + New user registration 25

26. + New user registration 26
 Careful with spelling, IC number, username, email, etc.
 Items with red star must be filled
 Can be edited/updated later
 The registration steps:
 The applicant fills the form and submits
 RMI will validate the registration and an email will be sent to the
applicant for email address verification
 The applicant must click on the link in the email for verification
 A second mail will be sent by MOSTI containing a password
 The applicant may use the username along with the password to
log into the website

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ESCIENCE – the content
Milestones /
CV
Report submission
Edit profile
(education,
professional experience,
research experience)
Research Proposal Editing and submission
Project Collaboration

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ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)
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31. + ESCIENCE – the content (eg.) 31

32. + Experience & Specialization 32

33. + Research Achievements 33

34. + Past Research Project 34

35. +
E-Science
The Research Proposal
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36. + Project Application 36

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Project Application

38. + ESCIENCE proposal – the contents 38
 Project Identification
 Project Objectives
 Research Background
 Relevant Past Research
 Research Approach
 Project Schedule
 Project Benefits
 Research Collaboration
 Contractual Matters
 Staff Cost Estimation
 Direct Expense Estimation

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PART I : Project Background
Project Identification
Project Objectives
Background
Relevant Past Research
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 Components
 Project Number (Generated by System)
 Initially
UiTM XXXXXX
 After submission to MOSTI 04-01-01-SF0023
 Project
Title
 Keywords

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Project Identification

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Project title – the use of text editor

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Keywords
Try to fill all

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Project Identification - example

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Project Objectives

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 Objective
 Define as a summary of works done, examples:
To investigate and implement advanced novel topologies in
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that includes…..
To identify and evaluate the appropriate PWM .. . . ..
To define the theoretical and mathematical equations for describing
 Type of Research
 Basic Research/Fundamental/Strategic
 Applied Research/Technology Related {if unsure, choose this}
 Research Cluster
 ICT (18 months) OR Biotechnology OR Industry OR Sea to Space OR S & T
Core
 Field of Research
 Primary FOR
 Secondary FOR

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Project Objectives (examples)

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Research Cluster & Field (Example)

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 Project status
New
 Modifications (Existing E-Science Project); Extension
 Summary
 Literature Review Summary (10,000 char) :
 Project background; Other Technologies/techniques; Problem
Statement; Proposed Work; Novelty and Uniqueness
 References
 Related Research (10,000 char) :
 Team members relevant work; Relevant Papers from Team
Members; Relevant Postgraduates; New Postgraduate Works
 References (If insufficient in above)

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Research Background

51. + Literature review summary (example) 51

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Related research (example)

53. + Relevant Past Research 53
Detailing Related Research
Title
Summary, outcomes etc
Relevance to research
Research Teams
Funding (exe.)
 IRPA
 IRDC
 PASCA Siswazah
 NSF Scholarship
 Internal Funding (UiTM)

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Relevant Past Research
Experience/Past Research related to the project proposed

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(Example)

59. + PART II : THE
RESEARCH
Research Approach
Project Schedule
Project Benefits
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60. + Research Approach
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 Research Methodology
 also include equipment used
 Specialised Equipment
 Existing
Equipment (Some)
 Some New Equipment
 Measurement Equipments etc (max RM100,000.00)
 Facilities
 Lab Bench, Other equipments
 Infrastructure
 Lab Space etc

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Literature Review/Background Studies
Body of Work
 Simulations/Hypothesis
 Experimental Verifications
 Mathematical Equations, Description of
techniques etc
Reporting/Papers etc (Outcomes)
 Papers in distinguished conferences, journals

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Must FILL

63. + Research Methodology (exe., with 6 63
activities)
1. Activity 1: Literature Review & Preliminary Works
 Study the various basic single-phase matrix converter
operation including its basic commutation strategies.
Review existing topologies in UPS to ascertain new and
novelty of proposed UPS
2. Activity 2: Simulation Models
 Simulation Models will use MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice
and/or PSIM to study the behaviour and performance
implemented using a personal computer. Proposed
investigations and implementations on behaviour and
performance includes;

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activities) - cont
3. Activity 3: Construction of laboratory prototype
 For experimental verifications, basic test equipments including;
volt-meter, ammeter, wattmeter together with basic DC supply for
controller will be used for testing and evaluation. A frequency
generator will be used to generate test waveforms. A special DC
supply (600V, 10A) will be used to provide the DC rail voltage for
inverter operation. Development systems for FPGA and
microcontroller will be used to implement the control electronics.
A dedicated personal computer is required to provide interface
between software control algorithm and hardware.
4. Activity 4: Hardware Construction & Experimental
Verification
 The performance of the UPS will be evaluated for charging and
back-up operation

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activities) – cont 2
5. Activity 5: Analysis and Synthesis
 Mathematical treatment on the developed topology will be
outlined with the appropriate technical analysis of results.
Software tools including; MATLAB, MAPLE & MATHCAD
will be used to assist in formulating the final equations.
6. Activity 6: Documentation, Papers and Reports
 Highly cited publications
 Publications in prestigious international conferences that
includes; PESC, IECON, APEC, IEMDC, PEDS & ICIEA

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Must FILL

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Research Methodology (example)

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Infra Involved in the Project

69. + Project Activities (Beginning Apr 2013) 69
with Length 24 months
2013 (3 activities)
 Activity 1 : Literature Review
 Activity 2 : Mathematical Representation and
Modeling of Main Problem
 Activity 3 : Full Simulation of the System
2014 (2 activities)
 Activity 4 : Fabrication and Experimental
Verification
 Activity 5 : Analysis & Synthesis
2015 (1 activities)
 Activity 6 : Report and Documentation

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Milestone
 Project Period (Apr 2013 – Mar 2015)
 Minimum 1 milestone every six months (twice a year)
 Milestone 1 : Jun 2013 (Activity 1)
 Literature Review & Basic Simulation Completed
 Milestone 2 : Dec 2013 (Activity 3)
 Completion of …
 Milestone 3 : Jun 2014 (Activity 4)
 Successful Experimental Verifications Completed
 Milestone 4 : Dec 2014 (Activity 5)
 Performance Evaluation Completed
 Milestone 5 : Jun 2014 (Activity 6)
 Project Completion

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Milestones (Example)
Fill and Add .. ALL MILESTONE
No need to fill … just save.
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Risks of Project
 Factors relating to complexities
 Relate to Technical, Timing and Budget Risks
 Technical Risks
 Complexities of problems
 Timing Risks
2 years short for Ph.D then say on-going
 Budget Risks
 More existing equipment means low risks etc
 Currency fluctuations for equipments etc

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Equipment and Facilities

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Project Schedule – Self-generated

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 Outputs expected from the project
 Theory IPR etc
 Human capital and expert development
 Postgraduates, Students etc
 Economic contributions of the project
 Future incomes
 Cost savings
 Infrastructural contributions of the project
 Excellence
 Collaborations

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Project Benefits

79. + PART III : THE
ORGANISATION
Research Collaboration
Contractual Matters
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Research Collaboration

81. + Man-months
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 Total Duration 24 months (20 days/man-month = 480
days total)
 OR 18 months for ICT Projects (360 days total)
 Project Leader (Lecturers) : 4 – 8 man-months
 Not sure, use 4 man-months (working 4 months over 24 months,
OR 80 DAYS TOTAL)
 Or 3 man-months for ICT Projects (over 18 months total)
 Researchers (Lecturers) : 4 – 8 man-months
 Not sure, use 4 man-months, 3 man-months for ICT
 Technicians/Support Staff : 8 – 12 man-months
 For completeness
 Research Officers (Contract Staff)
 Maximum 2
 Each, put maximum 24 man-months

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Search a User
May search: *khairul*

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Select an Organization
Set the workload
(the man-month)

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Researchers

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Support Staff & Research Officer
Set the workload
(the man-month)

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 University Linkages
 Industry Linkages {not necessary}
 Researchers
 Other Staff Members
 Other Universities
 Others
 Support Staff
 Contract Staff

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Contractual Matters
Put “none” if no contract with industry

89. +
PART IV : THE FUNDING
Staff Cost Estimation
Direct Cost Estimation
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90. + Budget Settings (Suggested) 90
 Prof/Assoc Prof (depending on research strength)
 RM250,000.00 – RM300,000.00
 RM600.00 – RM800.00 per man-day
 Senior Lecturer
 RM150,000 – RM250,000
 RM500.00 per man-day
 Lecturer
 RM100,000 – RM150,000
 RM400.00 per man-day
 Support Staff/ Contract Staff : RM100/man-day

91. + Man-month & Man-day (Example) 91
 Total 24 man-months
 2013: Apr 2013 – Dec 2013 (9 months)
 2014: Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 (12 months)
 2015: Jan 2015 – Mar 2015 (3 months)
 Each man-month considered 20 man-days
 24 man-months = 480 man-days
 2013 = 9 months = 180 man-days
 2014 = 12 months = 240 man-days
 2015 = 3 months = 60 man-days
4 man-months = 80 man-days
 2013 = 9 months = 30 man-days
 2014 = 12 months = 40 man-days
 2015 = 3 months = 10 man-days

92. + Researcher’s Man-day (Example) 92
4 man-months
 2013 (3 activities) : 30 man-days (1.5 man-months)
 Activity 1 : 10 man-days
 Activity 2 : 10 man-days
 Activity 3 : 10 man-days
 2014 (2 activities) : 40 man-days (2 man-month )
 Activity 5 : 20 man-days
 Activity 6 : 20 man-days
 2015 (1 activities) : 10 man-days (0.5 man-month)
 Activity 5 : 10 man-days

93. + Contract Staff Man-days (Example) 93
 They are normally allocated maximum man-months; i.e 24 man-
months. If we have 2 contract staffs, multiply by 2
 2013 (3 activities) : 9 man-months @ 20d (180 man-days)
 Activity 1 : 3 months @ 20d = 60 man-days
 Activity 2 : 3 months @ 20d = 60 man-days
 Activity 3 : 3 months @ 20d = 60 man-days
 2014 (2 activities) : 12 man-month @ 20d (240 man-days)
 Activity 4 : 6 months @ 20d = 120 man-days
 Activity 5 : 6 months @ 20d = 120 man-days
 2015 (1 activities) : 3 man-month @ 20d (60 man-days)
 Activity 6 : 3 months @ 20d = 60 man-days

94. + 24 months, Beginning Apr 2013 94
Prof. RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day
Assoc. Prof. RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day
Sen. Lecturer RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day
Lecturer RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM100/day RM100/day
Support Staff
Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher D Contract Staff (1)
(1)
Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3 Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60
Jul - Sep 3 2013 Activity 2 10 10 8 5 3 20 60
Dec 2013 Oct - Dec 3 Activity 3 10 10 8 5 3 30 60
Jun 2013 Jan - Jun 6 Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
2014
Dec 2014 Jul - Dec 6 Activity 5 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
Mar 2015 Jan - Mar 3 2015 Activity 6 10 10 7 5 3 30 60
Man-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480
24 Total
Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24
Based on one person
If two persons, multiply by 2

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Staff Cost Estimate
Prof. RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day RM800/day
Assoc. Prof. RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day RM600/day
Sen. Lecturer RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day RM500/day
Lecturer RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM400/day RM100/day RM100/day
Support Staff
Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher D Contract Staff (1)
(1)
Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3 Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60
Jul - Sep 3 2013 Activity 2 10 10 8 5 3 20 60
Dec 2013 Oct - Dec 3 Activity 3 10 10 8 5 3 30 60
Jun 2013 Jan - Jun 6 Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
2014
Dec 2014 Jul - Dec 6 Activity 5 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
Mar 2015 Jan - Mar 3 2015 Activity 6 10 10 7 5 3 30 60
Man-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480
24 Total
Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24
Research Approach

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Staff Cost Estimation (Daily rate)

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Staff Cost Estimation (Worksheet)
Click “Edit” to put different
Man-Days for different researchers

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Erase and Corrections
To erase
To edit

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Staff Cost Estimation Summary

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Staff Cost Estimation (Example)

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Full activities (Example)

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Direct Expense
 Travel and transportation (V 21000)
 Overseas < RM30,000.00 (15% of project)
 Rentals (V 24000)
 Equipment, etc
 Research materials and supplies (V 26000)
 Minor modifications and repairs (V 28000)
 Special services (V 29000)
 Special equipment, accessories (V 35000)
 Less than 40% of project costs
 Requires justification (max RM100,000.00)

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Other details …
 Budget
 Research materials and supply – no words from
MOSTI
 Research equipment – quite strict
 Travelling – limited like always
 Training on the software – please include the cost
 Can put budget for patents (10k – 20k)
 Modification & renovation for lab – extra piping etc

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Direct Expense Form

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Justifications (to purchase)
Need to fill justifications for equipment

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Summary - self-generated

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Final Total – self-generated

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Check for Completion

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Incomplete Form

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Completed Forms

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Printing

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Complete Submission

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