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E-Science Fund Research
Proposal Write-up
Dr. Abdul Kadir Masrom
Program MOSTI Research Funding
2nd July 2012
UITM Kedah
Outline of Presentation
• Overview
•ScienceFund
•Technofund
• Evaluation / Selection Criteria for
•Science Fund
•TechnoFund
•Rejection Reason
• Writing wining Proposal
•InnoFund
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R&D&C FUNDING STRUCTURE
TechnoFund
ScienceFund
Pre-R&D
Process
Value
Analysis
Concept/
Idea
Basic
R
Applied
R Prototype
Development
R&D COMMERCIALISATION PRE-R&D PRE COM
Incubation/
Early
Growth
Mature
Stage
Value
Realisation
VCs, MAVCAP,MOF,
Industries
Tech.
Foresight,
Tech.
Roadmap
CRDF,TAF
Pilot
Plant /
CR Prototype
Science Fund TechnoFund
Enterprise and Community
InnoFund Nano Fund
Research Grant
Exploratory, Proof of
concept
Basic and Applied
Durations: 2-3 yrs
Pre-com,
2-3 yrs durations
Need Proof of concept
Top Down – minimum
3 collaborator
To generate new knowledge through basic
and applied sciences;
To develop laboratory proof of concept; and
To enhance research capability and increase
number of researchers.
Science Fund: OBJECTIVES
TYPES OF RESEARCH
Strategic basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken
primarily to acquire new knowledge that are
expected to lead to useful discoveries.
Applied research: research undertaken to acquire new knowledge
for a specific application (targeted research).
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
•Biotechnology Cluster
•ICT Cluster
•Industrial Cluster (Advanced Materials,
Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Alternative
Energy, Waste to Wealth)
•Agro-industry Cluster
•Sea to Space Cluster
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT
Research Institutions;
Public Institutions of Higher Learning;
Private Institutions of Higher Learning
(subject to MOSTI approval)
Government STI Agencies
GLC research laboratories
SCOPE OF SCIENCE FUND
The funding is for strategic basic and
applied research up to laboratory
proof of concept
The quantum for each project is up to RM500,000.00.
The quantum of fund approved will be determined
based on the merit of each application.
Project Duration
The project duration is up to 30 months.
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Quantum of Funding
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
•Temporary and contract personnel;
•Travel and transportation;
•Rentals;
•Research materials and supplies;
•Minor modifications and repairs;
•Special services; and
•Special equipment and accessories.
Science Fund TechnoFund
Enterprise and Community
InnoFund Nano Fund
Research Grant
Exploratory, Proof of
concept
Basic and Applied
Durations: 2-3 yrs
Pre-com,
2-3 yrs durations
Need Proof of concept
Top Down – minimum
3 collaborator
TechnoFund is a grant scheme which aims to stimulate the growth and successful innovation of Malaysian enterprises by
increasing the level of R&D and its commercialisation. The scheme provides funding for technology
development, up to pre-commercialisation stage, with the commercial potential to create new businesses
and generate economic wealth for the nation
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Definition of TechnoFund
Objectives of TechnoFund • to undertake the development of new or cutting edge technologies or further
develop/value add existing technologies/products in specific areas (Section 7) for the creation of new businesses and generation of economic wealth for Malaysia;
• to undertake market driven R&D towards commercialisation of R&D outputs;
• to encourage institutions, local companies and inventors to capitalise their intellectual work through intellectual property (IP) registration; and
• to stimulate the growth and increase capability and capacity of Malaysian technology-based enterprises, Malaysian Government Research Institutes (GRI) and Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) through both local and international collaborations.
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Quantum of Funding
Project Duration
The project duration is up to 30 months*.
*Additional 6 months is permitted for application involving IP acquisition.
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RM1.5 – RM3.0 million
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants can be researchers and other individuals
from:
• Small and Medium Enterprises;
• Institutions of Higher Learning;
• Research Institutes; and
• Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Agencies.
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Eligibility Criteria
• All categories of companies must have a minimum of 51% equity held by Malaysians;
• Applicant or collaborator under the small and medium company category must have minimum paid up capital in cash of RM10,000.00. However, start-up companies are exempted from this stipulation but must provide justification and supporting documents on the ability to sustain itself;
• None of the company directors or project team members have been convicted of any fraudulent activities or the company been declared bankrupt, under liquidation or placed under receivership
• The proposed project must contain elements of technological innovation leading to commercialisation of innovative products, processes and services;
• The proposed project should be in the pre commercialisation stage with established Proof of Concept (POC);
• The project leader and team members must be competent to undertake the proposed project. The resume and supporting documents of the project leader and each project team member must also be submitted.
• The following are not eligible for funding under the Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund):
1. projects under the scope, responsibility or portfolio of certain Ministry, Department or Agency other than MOSTI; and
2. applications from Research Institutes with internal research funding such as CESS Fund
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Scope of Funding
1. the acquisition of technology (foreign and/ or local). Applicants should provide the acquisition agreement or if such an agreement is not in place, applicants shall provide details of the technology to be acquired;
2. the up-scaling of laboratory-scale prototype or the development of commercial ready prototype; and
3. pre-clinical testing/clinical testing/field trials
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The funding can be used for the following:
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i. pilot plant/ prototype – equipment and supporting infrastructure which is directly related to the pilot plant;
ii. IP Preparation and Registration in Malaysia only (excluding maintenance)- existing and new IP;
iii. market testing / assessment and/or evaluation;
iv. regulatory and standards compliance;
v. expenditure for services (consultancy/ testing) not exceeding 20% of project cost;
vi. contract expenditure applicable to IHLs and GRIs only (research assistant);
vii. raw materials/consumables; and
viii. technology / IP acquisition (if applicable).
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 Science,
6. Chemical Sciences,
7. Physical and Mathematical Sciences,
8. Engineering,
9. Medical and Health Sciences, and
10. Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Review Process of Research
Grant
Applicants
Applicant
Organization Grant Funder -
MOSTI
Center/Dept
Division/
Faculty
Initiate Research
Ideas – Red
Gates
Conduct
Research
Prepare Proposal
Submission &
Internal
Review
MOSTI Internal Review
– Track record finding
Technical Review –
Evaluate f scientific
merit
Strategic Review/Meeting
– Evaluate
recommendation
Endorsement
Alocates Funds
Get the
Team
Project Evaluation flow
Success rate – present situation
• INSTITUTIONAL SCREENING COMMITTEE: 95%
• TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
: 20-30%
• APPROVAL COMMITTEE :
INSTITUTIONAL SCREENING
• All applications are to be screened by the
Institutional Screening Committee to
ensure that the applications conform to
the Science Fund requirements.
• The Institutional Screening Committee is
required to assess various technical
aspects of the research proposal using
the Institutional Screening Form.
INSTITUTIONAL SCREENING
• It should also ensure;
– project leader and research team are technically competent and the
– project costs are fair, and there is
– optimal utilisation of available research equipments and infrastructure.
• The Institutional Screening Committee must
ensure that ethical clearance related to the
research project has been obtained from the relevant authority.
MOSTI - TECHNICAL AND
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
• The committee will study the proposals
based on the main following criteria;
– merits of the research objectives,
– appropriateness of research methodology,
– ability of researchers and their team members
– the cost effectiveness of the proposal.
– Assessing commercialization potential
MOSTI - APPROVAL
COMMITTEE • Projects evaluated by the Technical and Financial
Committee are then submitted to the Science Fund Approval Committee for final assessment.
• The Approval Committee is chaired by the Secretary General of MOSTI.
• Any decision made by the ScienceFund Approval
Committee is final.
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL
COMMITTEE
• Most Important committee – as it
recommend projects for approval.
– Very competitive
– Highly technical
– Mixed composition
1. Research
- must be a research proposal, NOT just development
- must be applied research, NOT fundamental research
Evaluation / Selection Criteria
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Research Cluster
• Important – to direct the proposal to the
right panel
• Field of Research(FOR) – must be
correctly identify
– to get the right panel – get fair evaluations
– avoid from being lump into “Air to Space”
Project Leader and Team
• Institutional committee knew better
• Competency of project leader and member
– Update your CV in MASTIC database
• Reason for rejection:
– PL contract expired before project end
– *PL have more than 2 ongoing project
– PL track record – please send final report
– Team member composition - irrelevant expertise
– PL involved in too many project
Project Title
• The topic is usually framed as a ‘problem’
or question in need of an answer.
• The topic statement will invite your reader
to ask why it is significant and ‘worth
doing’.
• A good research proposal identifies in the
research topic a ‘problematic’ to be
investigated.
Project Title
• An important issue is how you theorise or
conceptualise the topic—what needs to
come through is your understanding of the
problematic you are exploring.
Background/Literature Review
• In sketching this background, you need to
show how and why does the topic come to be important and why is it worth researching? This means:
– contextualizing the research problem—how does it arise?
– outlining its significance—what will be the outcomes, and for whom?
• referring to key issues that are associated with the topic
Background/Literature Review
• Background can be provided in several ways: – Your theoretical interests or concerns may have
generated the research, and its justification is to be found in a theoretical developments or related literature.
• In any case, you should summarise the influences which come into play to shape your research.
• The analysis should lead you to interrogate your own assumptions about why the problem is significant.
Conceptual framework and
related literature
• A conceptual framework elaborates the research problematic in relation to relevant literature. It should deal with such matters as:
– existing research and its relevance for your topic
– relevant theoretical perspective or perspectives
– key ideas or constructs in your approach
– possible lines of inquiry you might pursue
Evaluation Process
• Part 2 - Technical Evaluation
– Objective
– Methodology
– Output Expected
– Collaboration
– Project Expenses
1. Research
- must be a research proposal, NOT just development
- must be applied research, NOT fundamental research
Evaluation / Selection Criteria
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2. Novelty
- the research proposal must be novel
- may lead to the generation of new IP, such as filing of a patent:
Newness, inventive step and industrial application
- identify the patentability aspect of the research proposal, if any
- prior art search must be done to ensure the originality of the
proposal
- Patent incentives tell it all !
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
3. Viability of Research Objectives
- must be specific and measurable e.g. the objective of the project is to develop a thin-film solar cell for micro
energy harvester. The expected harvested power level is 10 µW/cm2
- must be technically feasible
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Purpose of the Research
Objectives Section
• Specify the outcome of your project, the end product(s)
• Keep you objectives
– Specific: indicate precisely what you intend to change through your project
– Measurable –what you accept as proof of project success
– Logical – how each objective contributes to systematically to achieving your overall goal
Objective(s)
• First line of technical content - something toward
which effort is directed: an aim, or end action.
• This section defines the problem that the project
aims to solve. It should be logical and easily
understandable.
• Must be certain and achievable
• Must reflect research merit/research elements
• Objectives – methodology-output must be
online
Objective(s)
• Avoids writing:
– Too many objectives
– Weak objectives
– Very long objectives
– Very high /uncertain objectives – from time frame and
methodology, this will not be achievable
– objective contradict with
• Methodology
• Title
• output
Writing Tips for Objectives
Section • Don’t confuse your objectives (ends) with
you methods (means).
• A good objective emphasizes what will be
done, whereas a method will explain why
or how it will be done.
• Include goals (ultimate) and objectives
(immediate)
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An Ideal Research Objective:
• Hypothesis-driven
• Innovative
• To study mechanisms
• Realistic and focused
• Doable in the requested budget and
time
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Research Objective
Common Mistakes 1. “Too ambitious”
Solutions:
Focus on one important issue and study
underlying mechanisms
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Research Objective
Common Mistakes 2. “Technology-driven”
If an application is not to study a technology or method, it should not be technology-driven. Using a technology is not a purpose, but a measure
Solutions:
1) Develop a hypothesis
2) Select necessary methodologies which are necessary to demonstrate the hypothesis
4. Output Expected
- Prototype, patents, new/ improved process, new method/
technique
- must reflect the output of an applied research with potential
industrial applications
e.g. solar-based energy harvester for microelectronic devices in
aquaculture application
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Output Expected
• Choose right output from the list;
• Be certain with type of research
– Applied research ?
– Basic Research ?
• Provide short explanation on the output
• Reflect potential commercialization
6. Appropriateness of Research
Methodology
- Elaborate the research methodology in stages/ phases
- give details on the analytical techniques, design, and research
activities
- should make an attempt to compare the methodology with
alternative methods
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Methodology
• Reason for rejection
– No methodology write up wrong write-up
– Wrong research approach cross ref to Obj
– Methodology has no scientific/research merit
• very simple work ( experimental class work)
• Repeating work, not showing any progress – cross
ref to previous work
Methodology
• Understand meaning of methodology – it is not
an activities
• Methodology explains research method
implement to achieve the project objectives.
– Describe the methods and procedures that will be
used. Careful thought and detailing of the procedures
will greatly increase the likelihood of the project/thesis
to be completed in an expeditious and enjoyable
manner.
• support with flow diagram( if necessary)
Methodology
• Methodology put simply is the research methods
you intend to develop or employ and their
justification.
• It is more than a description of the techniques or
procedures proposed, and should outline the
key assumptions your approach makes.
• It may foreshadow some of the ‘methodological
issues’ which you anticipate will arise in
developing your research approach.
Methodology
• How you describe your methodology will
depend on what kind of approach you are
taking. The methodology section typically
might:
– refer to a accepted method or approach
– highlight problems in developing a suitable
approach (methodological issues)
– describe how information will be generated,
analysed and reported
Methodology
• If you plan a quantitative study, you will refer to
method, data collection and analysis.
• Qualitative methodology will need to describe
issues in managing qualitative data.
• An action research methodology needs to be
described in terms of planning a process and the
outcomes of different phases of the process, and
so on.
8. Commercialisation Potential
- the research output MUST have the potential for further
development and commercialisation.
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Collaboration
• Not very critical
• But its good if we can list down the
collaborator(s) involved in the project.
No rejection because of no collaboration
9. Cost Effectiveness
- cost effectiveness of the research outcome /
proposed solution.
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Project Expenses
• Very Important Part
• Must provide fair project cost
• No max value – base on merit of the
proposal…However experience shows
that value <300K, have more success rate
• Many projects : 40-60% funding approved.
• Do not over blown your cost
Project Expenses
• Thing that will help secure better funding & less deduction; – Details out expenses – traveling, repairs, special
services
– Itemized research materials cost- do not give lump sum figure
– Provide quotation- materials and equipment
– Avoid purchase of one big equipment- if reject, you get zero RM
– List all small equipments
– Write justification for purchase and description for use of equipments – write details, do not write on one or two line.
7. Relevancy of Key Milestones
- categorically quantify the various significant accomplishments
of the projects in phases
- the milestone should reflect the various major stages of
progress in the project.
- must be at least 2 milestones per calendar year.
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Milestone
• Milestone is again not activities - a
significant point in development, and
intermediary target reached on the way to
the goal
• One milestone for every 6 month
10. Project Risk
- identify the Technical Risk, Financial Risk and Timeline Risk
and justify accordingly.
- suggest a risk mitigation plan if the risk is deemed high.
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
Possible Outcomes of Evaluation
(1) Recommended for Approval
(2) Recommended for Rejection
(3) KIV – pending reply from applicant for clarification
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Evaluation / Selection Criteria Evaluation / Selection Criteria
1. Not a Research Project
- The so-called proposed research is NOT a research and does
not fall under Research & Priority Area.
- The focus is more on application development/ integration
E.g. Integrated fleet management system, online video game.
Reasons of Rejection
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2. Lack of Novelty
- various similar works have been published.
- There are already such devices/ software applications in the
market that have same functionality
- e.g. search engine
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
3. Research Objective Not Clear
- The research objective is too general with no details of goals
and specific objectives.
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
4. Research Methodology Not Well
Explained
- Lack of proper detailing of research methodology and
approach.
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
5. Technology Soon Becoming Obsolete
- The technology proposed may become obsolete by the time
the research is done
- e.g. DDR SDRAM
- crowded market, red ocean
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
6. Unclear Expected Output
- The expected output of the project is inconsistent and puzzling
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
7. Little Commercialisation Prospect
- The project has little prospect for further development and
commercialisation
- Commercialisation potential not explained in the proposal.
Top Ten Reasons of Rejection
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Reasons of Rejection
Approval Criteria of the Project
1. Novelty Project proposal must be able to show the uniqueness and the novelty aspect of their technology/product in terms of new product, new technique, new process, modification of existing product/process, additional application, cutting edge technology, and/or patentable. Applicant must conduct a Prior Art Search to verify on the patentability aspect.
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Approval Criteria of the Project
2. Technical Feasibility
The applicant will be evaluated with respect to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the project within the stipulated time.
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3. Laboratory Proof of Concept (POC) Evaluation of the Proof of Concept will be made to establish viability, technical issues and overall direction, as well as provide feedback for budgeting.
Approval Criteria of the Project
4. Competency of the Project Team
-Project teams should consist of qualified and competent members with respect to technical and commercialisation aspects. -Roles and responsibilities of collaborators involved in the project should be clearly defined. -Core business of applicant must be related to area of research. -Project leader must be technically fluent & competent in the related project. -Involvement of consultants in the project should be justified and with details submitted. -Each member of the team should provide CV clearly stating their previous research as well as highlighting significant successes.
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Approval Criteria of the Project
5. Credibility of Project Proposal The project proposal must be clear, accurate and consistent with the objectives of the Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund). The proposal must also have milestones and project activities that can be completed within the agreed time frame.
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6. Appropriateness of Methodology The applicant should provide sufficient information (clear sequence of stages & phases of the proposed methodology) for the evaluator to determine whether the chosen methodology (new or established methods/techniques) is appropriate to achieve the project objectives.
Approval Criteria of the Project
7. Deliverables
The applicant should be able to indicate clearly the type of output expected, market size and able to demonstrate its potential for commercialisation of new/innovative technologies and/or new IPs derived from the project.
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8. Financial Capability
Applicants should show proof of financial capability to finance any portion of project cost not funded by Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund).
Approval Criteria of the Project
9. Projection of the Project Costs
Detailed projection of the project costs must be provided. As for purchase of equipment and acquisition of services, all the relevant documents of the Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund) guideline must be included in the project proposals for evaluation.
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10. Risk
The applicant must state the possible risks (technology risk, financial risk and time risk) that may affect the implementation or completion of the project.
Approval Criteria of the Project
11. Others
The applicant and collaborator(s) must fulfill other conditions stipulated under the guidelines and policies of the Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund).
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Approval Criteria of the Project
1. No Proof of Concept (POC) and weak of methodology;
2. Business model is not clear;
3. There is no novelty in the technology presented;
4. Weak project team;
5. The project is already successful and in the commercialisation stage;
6. The project proposed is a common technology and has no value added aspect;
7. Product already exist in market;
8. The project is just to assemble commercial components;
9. The main purpose of the project is to buy equipment and provide services. No element of R&D and technology development have been carried out; and
10. Proposal is still in the idea stages only.
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Reasons of Rejection
Learning from experience
You had your proposal rejected/turn down??
Asked yourself what you had learned from the process. I
can say – you can easily learn 5-10 lessons that you
could take home – I am sure they were all good lessons.
Good, just learn from this experience
and don’t make the mistakes that the
losing proposals made.
You can vastly improve your
chance of success in proposal writing
What is a research proposal?
• A document with two major objectives:
– To analyze and synthesize the existing research about particular topic.
– Describe the researcher’s idea for a new study.
• An art which the researcher wants to sell in the market.
– Buyer needs to take it from the gallery.
– Suits to buyer’s pocket.
Why I need a research
proposal
• It is prerequisite for getting fund
• Needs approval from the committee to start the work
• It conceives the project
• It impresses the senior as a potential researcher
• It serves as a contract between the researcher and funder.
• Personal interest.
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Principal Components of
Research Proposals
Properly fit with sponsorship view points
Research
Problem
Problem
Solver
Research Design
Tips for successful proposal writing
• Creating writing routine.
– Writing at the same time and place improves
the writing skills and efficiency.
• Write with a dictionary, thesaurus, style
manual on hand.
– Word has these resources automatically
programmed.
– Choose right wording for right meaning
Summary of Research Proposal
• Good – give a short but informative background to justify the
research hypothesis and objectives.
– Clearly state the hypothesis.
– State the objectives and/or aims of this proposal.
– State the impact, significance and innovation in this proposal.
– Define acronyms as much as possible.
• Reject – Technical and condensed phrasing of the project.
– No clear statement of what is the purpose of this study.
Be prepared for
• To make mistakes and to learn.
• To write and rewrite many times.
• To spend many hours looking for
information.
• To have your writing criticized.
• To feel confuse and hopeless some times.
Before start writing ……..
• Do I have the clear research question?
• Have I read broadly and deeply in that
area?
• Have I discussed the topic with peers?
• Have I enough time and fund to start?
• Do I feel support from faculty and friends?
Developing Research Questions
Is the scope of the study well focused?
Collecting too much data wastes time and money
Are the questions novel? Interesting? Useful?
Will the answers open up new areas of research?)
Are the research objectives feasible?
Time? Sample size? Technical expertise?
Selecting Project - Ideal Project
Important and needed
Novel
Not too much controversy
You have a strong background
Doable
Large room for new methodology
You have plenty of preliminary data
Easy to establish a collaboration team
Selecting Project – Common Mistakes
•“I like this issue”
•Should be based on actual need
“This issue has not been studied”
Should be based on actual need
• “Although this is not new, I have been doing this for years”
• Innovation is critical
“I select this project because it doesn’t need new
methodology”
Should select a project that can use new
methods
• “Although it is controversial, I can resolve it”
• Should avoid too much controversy
“This issue has been resolved in other cell types, but
this is new to my cell type”
Innovation will be questioned
Conclusions
There is no secret to writing a
superior research proposal. Most
considerations are common sense
and come with experience. If you do
not succeed, try again. You need to
have an innovative idea that stands
out. Leveraging the budget and
doing your homework will help.
FAQ
1. We are a newly established company. Due to that nature, we are unable to provide certain documents that are required in the proposal form’s checklist. How can we proceed? In your application, please specify the document in question and provide specific reasons for its unavailability. However, this rule does not apply to the required fields in the application forms itself.
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2. Can we use the fund to pay for employees salaries?
No. Pre Commercialisation Fund is to be used for development purposes only. Salary comes under operational costs and should be borne by the entity. Kindly also refer to the Pre Commercialisation Fund Guideline.
3. Once the project is approved, are we entitled to receive the entire approved amount? Entity is entitled to claim the entire approved amount, however, payment will be made in stages as agreed in the agreement. Initial payment will be made upon the return of signed duty-stamped agreement and subsequent payment will be on reimbursable basis upon completion of each milestones. MOSTI will identify the recommended amount to be reimbursed according to the physical progress and financial performance of the project.
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4. Are we required to pay back the money once the project is completed?
Pre Commercialisation Fund is a 100% grant given to qualified applicants; hence, no repayment is needed. However, if the entity fails to abide the fund agreement and guidelines, MOSTI could take necessary action according to the agreement, i.e. including requires entity to repay the grant.
FAQ
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5. Can we apply for extension of project completion date? Yes with reasons and strong justifications. The cluster has the rights to disallow time extensions if the justifications are not strong or raise any doubts.
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