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E-SCIENCE GRANTPhilosophy and Application Process
Dr. Mohd Khairul Mohd Salleh
khairulsalleh@ieee.orgPhD in Microwave & Electromagnetic Modelling
(INPT-ENSEEIHT, France)
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
+Presentation Outline
National Recent Scenario – Importance of research
Research Grants 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
PublicationsPostgraduate(mainly PhD)
Fundings
MyRA SCORE =5.5 /index paper
MyRA SCORE =55 /PhD Graduated
MyRA SCORE =2 /RM10,000
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FUNDING FOR R, D & C IN 10th
MP
MOHE (FRGS, RU, APEX)
KKLW
MITI (SME Corp)
CRADLE
KPPK (CESS FUND)
MINDEF (STRIDE)
KeTTHA (Green Tech)
MOA (AGRO BANK)
SCIENCEFUND
Techno/InnoFund etc
MTDC, Biotech Corp, etc
MAVCAP, MDV
MOF (BGF)
MOF (BSF)
KPKK (CREATIVE INDUSTRY
FUND)
MGS
IDEATION RESEARCH PRE -COM COMMERCIALISATION
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Championing Scientific Discovery,
Transforming Innovation
MOSTI IN THE
TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN
MOSTI IN THE
TENTH MALAYSIA PLANMINISTRY 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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8/96
9/96
+Innovation Model for Wealth Creation
and Societal Well Being3-5 years
Acquisition
MARKET
DRIVEN
INNOVATION
TechnologyMarket
Identified
Risk Capital
TechnologyTECHNOLOGY
DRIVEN
INNOVATION
Science
(Basic
Research)
Market
(to be
Identified)
Science Grants Technology Grants Risk Capital
10-15 years 3-5 years
Income
Growth
and
Jobs
Value
added
products
and
services
Malaysia’s
Strategic
Positioning
and
Market
Niche
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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
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+MOSTI : R,D&C FUNDING CONTINUUM
TechnoFund
ScienceFund
Pre-R&D
Process Value
Analysis
Concept/
Idea Basic R
Applied
R Prototype
Development
RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATIONPRE-R&D PRE-COMMERCIALISATION
Incubator/
Early
Growth
Matured
Level
Value
Realisation
Priority
setting, Tec
hnology
scanning
BGF/BSF
Pilot
Plant /
Commercial Ready
Prototype
InnoFund
MSC Pre-
seed Fund
(9th MP)
Biotechnology
R&D Initiatives
(9th MP)
Strategic Funding For ICT
MGS Grant Scheme
DAGS Roll-Out (9th MP)
E-Content FundCradleFund
BIOTECH
COMMERCIALISATION FUND
CRDF/TAF/VC
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+ SCIENCE-FUND (brief guideline)
by MOSTI
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+ScienceFund - Definition
Grant provided 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
to support research that *can lead to the
innovation of products or processes for
further development and
commercialization; and/or;
to generate *new scientific knowledge and
strengthen national research capacity and
capability.
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+Scope of FundingScienceFund 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
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Quantum of FundingUp to RM 500,000.00
Project DurationUp to 30 months
+Selection Criteria
Scientific and 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
High impact 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)
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CYCLE
LAST DATE TO
SUBMIT
APPLICATION
EVALUATION RESULT CLIENT
CHARTER
1/2011 31 Dec 2011 1 Jan– 29 Feb
2012 1 Mac 2012 37 working days
1/2012 29 Feb 2012 1 Mac – 10 May
2012 11 May 2012 50 working days
2/2012 31 May 2012 1 June – 9 Aug
2012 10 Aug 2012 50 working days
3/2012 31 Aug 2012 1 Sept – 14 Nov
2012 16 Nov 2012 50 working days
4/2012 31 Dec 2012 2 Jan – 18 Mac
2013 19 Mac 2013
50 working
days
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How about us?
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Research Grants
PublicationsPost-Grads
+E-SCIENCE
Online application form
Well-structured and systematic
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http://ernd.mosti.gov.my
Compatible with IE only
(Internet Explorer)
+ http://ernd.mosti.gov.my24
+ New user registration25
+New user registration
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
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CV
Edit profile
(education,
professional experience,
research experience)
Research Proposal Editing and submission
Project Collaboration
Milestones /
Report submission
+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)28
+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)
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Different tabs/pages
+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)30
Next tab/page
Always save
+ESCIENCE – the content (eg.)31
+ Experience & Specialization32
+ Research Achievements33
+ Past Research Project 34
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E-ScienceThe Research Proposal
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+Project Application36
Project Application
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+ESCIENCE proposal – the contents
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 BackgroundProject IdentificationProject ObjectivesBackgroundRelevant Past Research
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+ Project Identification
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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Try to fill all
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Keywords
+Project Identification - example
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+Project Objectives
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+ Project Objectives
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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+ Research Background
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
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+ Literature review summary (example)51
+Related research (example)
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+ Relevant Past Research
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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Experience/Past Research related to the project proposed
Relevant Past Research54
+Relevant Past Research Details
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+Relevant Past Research Details
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+Relevant Past Research Details
(Example)
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This indicates that the form is completely filled
+ Relevant Past Research Details
(Example)
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+ PART II : THE
RESEARCHResearch Approach
Project Schedule
Project Benefits
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+ Research Approach
Research Methodology
also include equipment used
Specialised EquipmentExisting 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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+Research Methodology
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
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+ Research Methodology (exe., with 6
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, PSpiceand/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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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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Research Methodology (exe., with 6
activities) - cont
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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 & MATHCADwill 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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Research Methodology (exe., with 6
activities) – cont 2
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Must FILL
Research Methodology (example)67
+ Specialised Equipment, Facilities and
Infra Involved in the Project
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+Project Activities (Beginning Apr 2013)
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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+ Project Activities (Sample)71
+Milestones (Example)
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Fill and Add .. ALL MILESTONE
No need to fill … just save.
This portion is automatically filled
+Risks of Project
Factors relating to complexitiesRelate to Technical, Timing and Budget Risks
Technical RisksComplexities of problems
Timing Risks 2 years short for Ph.D then say on-going
Budget RisksMore existing equipment means low risks etc
Currency fluctuations for equipments etc
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+ 74Risks of Project
+Equipment and Facilities
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+Project Schedule – Self-generated
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+ Project Benefits
Outputs expected from the project
Theory IPR etc
Human capital and expert developmentPostgraduates, Students etc
Economic contributions of the project
Future incomes
Cost savings
Infrastructural contributions of the project
Excellence
Collaborations
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Project Benefits
+ PART III : THE
ORGANISATION
Research Collaboration
Contractual Matters
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+Research Collaboration
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+ Man-months 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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+ Research Collaborations 82
+Search a User
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May search: *khairul*
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Select an Organization
Set the workload
(the man-month)
+Researchers
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+Support Staff & Research Officer
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Set the workload
(the man-month)
+Research Collaborations
University Linkages
Industry Linkages {not necessary}
ResearchersOther Staff Members
Other Universities
Others
Support Staff
Contract Staff
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+Contractual Matters
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Put “none” if no contract with industry
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PART IV : THE FUNDING
Staff Cost Estimation
Direct Cost Estimation
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+Budget Settings (Suggested)
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
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+ Man-month & Man-day (Example)
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
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+ Researcher’s Man-day (Example)
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
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+ Contract Staff Man-days (Example)
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
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+ 24 months, Beginning Apr 201394
Based on one person
If two persons, multiply by 2
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
Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher DSupport Staff
(1)Contract Staff (1)
Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3
2013
Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60
Jul - Sep 3 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 62014
Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
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
24 TotalMan-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480
Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24
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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
Milestone Period Months Year Activity Leader Researcher Researcher B Researcher C Researcher DSupport Staff
(1)Contract Staff (1)
Jun 2013 Apr - Jun 3
2013
Activity 1 10 10 7 5 3 20 60
Jul - Sep 3 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 62014
Activity 4 20 20 15 10 4 50 120
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
24 TotalMan-days 80 80 60 40 20 200 480
Man-months 4 4 3 2 1 10 24
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Research Approach
Staff Cost Estimate
24 months, Beginning Apr 2013
+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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To edit
Erase and Corrections98
To erase
+Staff Cost Estimation Summary
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Staff Cost Estimation (Example)
+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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Need to fill justifications for equipment
Justifications (to purchase)105
+Summary - self-generated
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+Final Total – self-generated
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+ Submission108
+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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THANK YOU
BON COURAGE
&
BONNE CHANCE!
For your attention
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