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Note:• Expatriates working under contract with any of the above institutionsare eligible to apply. However, the project must have a permanentMalaysian co-researcher from the same institution, well-versed with theproject, to ensure its completion in the event the expatriate’s contract isterminated.• The service of a contract researcher must be valid during the period ofresearch proposed and contractual documents must be furnished asproof of employment for the period.2. The following organisations are not eligible for ScienceFund:i. Private Research Institutions (PRIs) in the private sector;ii. Other department/agencies that carry out research under theirpurview; andiii. Research Institutions (RIs) with internal research funding such asCess Fund.Note: These organisations can participate by collaborating with theeligible institutions.3. Project proposals substantially similar to proposals submitted to anyother government funding agencies.4. Researchers can lead only one (1) project at any time. Researchershave to submit the End of Project Report (EPR), before submitting anew application.1.5 SELECTION CRITERIA OF THE PROJECT• Scientific and technical merit: The project must be scientificallysound, technically feasible with achievable milestones, and has thepotential for further development and commercialisation.• Research competence: The research team must have theknowledge and competency to carry out the research successfully tocompletion.• 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).1.6 LOCATION OF RESEARCHThe research project under ScienceFund must be carried out in Malaysia.1.7 PROJECT DURATIONThe project duration is up to 30 months.2
Note: Researchers/Institutions are obliged to provide additional and currentinformation from time to time upon written requests by MOSTI.1.8 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROJECT LEADERThe successful implementation of the project is the responsibility of theproject leader. Project leaders have to ensure that the projects are carried outeffectively to meet the specified objectives and milestones within the specifiedtimeframe and funding allocated.1.9 SCOPE OF FUNDINGScienceFund covers preliminary research leading to laboratory proof ofconcept or towards the development of new products or processes.The quantum of fund approved will be determined based on the merit of eachapplication.The funding can be utilised for the following categories:Wages and Allowances for Temporary and Contract Personnel (V11000)• Includes wages and allowances for temporary and contract personnelwho are directly engaged in the project. Only two (2) temporary orcontract personnel will be funded for each project.• The maximum wages/allowances for temporary or contract personnelare up to RM 2,500 per month/per head inclusive of deductions forSOCSO/EPF. The allocation cannot be used for tuition fees.Travel and Transportation (V21000)Includes travel and transportation expenses for domestic and overseas tripsdirectly related to the project.Overseas trips must meet the following criteria:• Only oral presentation at conferences or seminars on the findingsof the project;• When domestic facilities and expertise are inadequate to conducta portion of the research. However, the venue must be suitable interms of facilities, expertise and technology transfer;• The project leader or collaborator or team member is only allowed togo once for the duration of the project;• Travel is limited to economy class using the shortest direct routes byeither MAS or Air Asia except under extenuating circumstances;• The project leader or collaborator needs to send application for approvaland a copy of abstract/paper that is going to be presented to MOSTIbefore attending the conference; and• The allocation for travelling overseas must be budgeted for in theresearch proposal and must get prior approval from MOSTI.3
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