Title: Winning Research Grant Part 2
1- Winning Research Grant Part 2
- (RMK10)
- Presentation by
- Mustafar Kamal Hamzah, Senior Member IEEE
- Vice Chair IEEE Malaysia Section
- Chair, IEEE Malaysia PEL/IE/IA Joint Chapter
- Head of Research (S T), RMI UiTM
2THE RESEARCH REALITIES
- Research Funding Proposal
No proposal is perfect, but every proposal is
perfectible
3Kriteria FRGS (1/2009 Forms)
- Kriteria Asas
- Penyelidikan asas yang di pohon merupakan projek
yang menghasilkan sesuatu idea/konsep/teori/dasar
baru - Hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi ke arah
penyelidikan lanjutan, teknologi or proses
terkini - Penyelidikan yang akan menambah baik sesuatu
metodologi, teori dan konsep sediada - Penyelidikan yang dapat menghasilkan fakta,
maklumat dan pengetahuan baru - Teknologi Kejuruteraan (Di tolak kerana tidak
memenuhi salah satu kriteria berikut) - Tidak mempunyai pelajar M.Sc/PhD dibawah sekim
ransangan ekonomi - Penyelidik muda kurang dari lima tahun pengalaman
- Tidak menepati kriteria fundamental atau
penyelidikan asas - Tidak lengkap mengikut garispanduan/format
- Kos melampaui bajet yang di tetapkan
4Competitive Groups FRGS (2/2010)
- Professors
- A/B/C
- Associate Professors/Senior Lecturers
- DM51/DM52/DM53/DM54
- Lecturers
- DM45/DM46
Least Competitive
5Fundamental Research Grant
Pure Science
Applied Science
Technology Engineering
Clinical Health Science
Social Science
Arts Applied Arts
Natural Science National Heritage
Our Weakness A Very Applied University
6Fundamental 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
Not a Product
All about Theory
7Criteria
- Each Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
application must satisfy the following criteria- - The research applied can produce new ideas and
develop other research. - Research which encompasses humanities and social
science issues intended to improve the values of
mankind. (Social Science) - Research which can improve a particular policy
and an existing problem solving methodology.
(Social Science) - Research projects which are niche to national
strategic projects which can develop a particular
industry of national interest. - If you are involved at the National Level
- Projects which have institutional collaboration
will be given some weightage.
Collaboration Advantage
All about Theory
8Research Proposal
Submission of Authoritative Expert
- Project Title
- Objectives
- Research background
- Benefits of the project
- Impact
- Outcomes expected
- Project structure
- Organisations involved
- Linkages
- Project Team
Definite Title
Definite Problems
Definite Outcomes
9Research Proposal
- Experimental design methodology
- Project activities (Plan of action)
- Key milestone
- Duration of project
- Project schedule
- Project costs
- Manpower
- Travelling, Materials, Expenses Equipments
- Ethical considerations (If relevant)
Committed to Produce New Theory/Technique/Model
Committed to Train PG
Committed to Publish
Conclusive Research
10Project Title
Test 1 Google
- 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 2 Google Scholar
Test 3 ISI Search
Peer Review
11To Refrain in Title
- Avoid applied wording such as
- Development of,
- Application of.,
- Design of.., etc
- Restricted scope such as Malaysian Context,
UiTM context etc - A software for Malaysian Rubber Industry
- Product directions i.e mapping system, computer
based softwares - A new computer-based measurement system
12To also refrain in title
- Anything implying commercial entities
- A low-cost automated machine .
- Avoid words that add nothing to a reader's
understanding - Studies on...,
- Investigations...,
- Research ..
- Some Problems in....
- The effects of
13Acceptable Titles but Weak
- Must have fundamental sense such as
- Basic study of,
- Theoretical investigation of ,
- Mechanism ., etc
- The word New
- New techniques in Measurements
- The word Algorithms
- Search algorithms for .
14New Acceptable but Weak Title
- Fundamental Study .
- New Model .
- Novel Theory .
- Theoretical Investigation
- Potential of
- Modelling of ..
- Assessing
- A Performance Analysis
Reduce Multi-Parameter
Increase in Depth
Pilot Study not Width
Outcome Applied Research as Future
15Details of Researchers Others
- ( B) 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 appropriately
16Other Researchers (Recommended)
- For new researchers, include experienced
researchers and vice versa. - Minimum two researcher
- Suggest three (3) researchers in team, maximum of
five (5). - A balanced team would be desirable as it would
reflect the teams track record. Dont forget to
include CV. - Senior Head/Junior Collaborator
- Junior Head/Senior Collaborator
- No PhD (Find One)
17Overall Research Approach
- Introduction
- What is the current situation
- What is wrong with the current situation.
- State your rationale for conducting the current
project (what is the solution that you are
offering). - Hence there is a need to ..
- Objectives
- Must be within the priority areas of granting
agencies. - When writing, use result-oriented wordings eg
- To define.......................
- To determine...............
- To assess .......................
18Executive Summary
- Executive Summary
- Abstract of Work Proposed
- Do not write a thesis on this. This is an
abstract of 300 words (FRGS) - Include the background of research, objectives,
research methodology and expected outcomes 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
19Research Background
- Literature Review summary
- impact-oriented/value added
- guide towards producing original research / value
added research - Short but thorough enough
- Includes
- Has a similar study been done before. If yes,
where, how, what were the findings. Frequency of
occurrence/prevalence in the previous study. - What is wrong with the current situation. State
your rationale for conducting the current project
(what is the solution that you are
offering/proposed work). - Uniqueness
- Quote the relevant references
- (not more than 15 (12 to 15) preferably 60 from
last 18 months)
20Research Background (Major Components)
- Introduction
- Literature Review Summary including work of
others - Some relevant background to solutions
- 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
21Research Methodology
- Describe how you plan to carry it out
- Include a flow chart
- Must have 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.
22Equipment in Research Methodology
- Implementation of Experimental Verifications
- To verify validity of the proposed technique,
basic test equipments including volt-meter,
ammeter, wattmeter together with basic DC supply
for controller will be used. - 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. - A new high sampling oscilloscope will be used to
record waveforms presenting the performance and
behaviour of the proposed work that includes
23Ethical Considerations
- Protocols for projects involving human subjects
need ethical clearance - Should state risks or inconveniences VS benefits
for human subjects. - Procedure to inform subjects. Consent form need
to be attached for perusal - Confidentiality should be emphasized.
- Incentives / honorarium provided should be stated
24Expected Results
- Novel theories/New findings/Knowledge Specific
to the research carried out - Research Publications Journals with impact
factor as well as in international conferences
proceedings (Indexed) - Specific or Potential Applications -
- Number of PhD and Masters (by research) Students
- as per guidelines which is dependent on duration
25Outcome (Human Capital Publication)
- Human Capital
- Three (3)- year project
- Is required to train at least one (1) Ph.D
student or three (2) Masters students or a
combination of both. - OR
- Two (2)-year project-
- Is required to train one (1) Ph.D student or one
(1) Masters students or a combination of both. - Publication
- Minimum two indexed publication
26Budget
- Follow Guidelines
- Vote 11000 - Salary and wages
- Ph.D RM2000.00
- M.Sc RM1500.00
- Vote 21000 - Travelling Expenses and Subsistence
- (Not to Exceed 40 of Project Cost)
- Overseas conference 20 (ltRM15,000)
- Overseas field trip/data collection 40 of
total cost - Rentals (V 24000)
- Equipments etc /Software licenses
Only Principal Researcher to go overseas (paper
presentation)
27Budget (2)
- Vote 27000 - Research Materials Supplies
(Including Animals, Disposables, etc) - Includes special documents
- Minor modifications and repairs (V 28000)
- Repairs of equipments/renovations
- Vote 29000 (max 10)
- Professional Services, Training for subjects for
3 Weeks to 3 Months other services including
printing hospitality, Honorarium for subjects. - Special equipment, accessories (V 35000)
- Indicate in Research Methodology where equipment
is used. - (Not more than 40)
28Budget (Guidelines)
- Minimise purchase of Equipment
- Research Assistants (Salary and Wages)
- Young Lecturer without Ph.D
- (2 M.Sc x RM1.5K x 24 months RM72,000)
- PhD Holder
- (1 PhD x RM2K x 24 months RM48,000)
- (1 M.Sc x RM1.5K x 24 months RM36,000)
- Commit to present paper overseas
- Allocate RM15,000.00 for travelling
- Allocate fees RM5000 for fees
29FRGS
Not about solving World Problems
About Solving Basic Theory
About Flaws/Gaps in Basic Theory
Remove Association with Applications
30Critical Proposal Component
- Project title
- One line summary of research
- Objectives
- Key outline of activities in research
- Recommended to limit to 3/4 items (gtRM200,000)
- Limit to 2/3 (ltRM100,000)
- Basic Dana Kecemerlangan (Only One)
- Problem Statement/Research Questions
- No of items to match objectives
- Research Methodology
- 4-5 Activities (12 months) Dana Kecemerlangan
- 5-6 Activities (18 months) ScienceFund
- Maximum 7 Activities (2 years)
- Maximum 9 activities (3 years)
Include Objectives Method
To solve problems
Problems to overcome
Approach to Solutions
31Roof Leak (Simple Example)
- Problem Statement/Research Questions
- You have a leak in the roof of you house
- Objectives
- To solve the roof leak using a ROOF SEALANT
- Project title
- Implementation of solution to roof leak in your
house using roof sealant - Research Methodology
- Go to a hardware shop buy a sealant
- Find a ladder to climb the roof
- Seal the leak
Problems to overcome
To solve problems
Include Objectives Method
Approach to Solutions
32Titles (Life-Science Applications)
- Cytotoxic dollabellanes from Seaweed Dictyota sp-
- does not reflect what work to be done
- Malaria and Helminth co-infection new insights
for malaria control - reflects the work to be done
- Identification and characterization of cytotoxic
proteins in acute typhoid - E Science (exploratory)
- Role of cytotoxic proteins in the pathogenenesis
of acute typhoid - Fundamental
Source Prof Asma USM
33Comparison (Engineering)
- TITLES
- Reduce Single-Phase Matrix Converter Topology
- Original Title
- AC-DC Single-Phase Matrix Converter with Reduced
Switch Count and Unity Power Factor Wave-shaping
Current Control - Final Title
- LOCATION
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UiTM
- Power Electronics Research Laboratory, Faculty of
Electrical Engineering, UiTM - Research Biased
34Problem Statement and Objectives
Two Objectives with Two Solutions
35Main Background
36Main Background
37Latest Reference
Submission in December/Reference in Nov 2009
(Impact Factor Pub)
38Expected Results
39Expected Results
Very generic applications and leading to applied
research
Tentative Postgraduate Titles
40Executive Summary
Background
Problem
Scope of Work Outcome
Not associated with Products
41Ex Natural Science Natural Heritage
- Title
- Potential of earthworms for sludge-based
vermicompost production and human healthcare
product - Components of Executive Summary
- Background
- Problem Statement
- Objectives
- Method
- Outcome
42Executive Summary
Background Problem
- Nowadays, increasing number of populations,
industries and agricultural activities in
Malaysia produced large amounts of organic wastes
such as sewage sludge, livestock manure,
industrial sludges and others thus creating
economical and environmental problems. - Thereby, this research is an attempt to promote
proper waste management via organic fertilizer
production applying earthworms assisted
bioremediation technique. Specifically, this
research objectives are i) to study the potential
of various types of sludges, animal and
agricultural wastes as organic fertilizer using
vermiculture technology and ii) to determine
earthworms basic chemical properties that
suitable for medicinal purposes and iii) to
investigate the antioxidant, anti-aging and
skin-whitening properties of earthworms extract
for cosmeceutical application. - Pot trial experiment will be conducted under
greenhouse conditions involving 5 types of
sludge, 5 types of worm species and 4 types of
organic wastes with 4 replicates and 6 mixtures
ratios for each treatment levels using factorial
arrangement of treatment design. Physico-chemical
analysis including heavy metals accumulation in
the vermicompost, sludge and earthworms bioactive
ingredients will be analysed using atomic
absorption spectrophotometer and high performance
liquid chromatograpy. - At the end of the experiment, it is expected that
we will discover the potential ability of
different types of sludge produced in Malaysia as
an organic fertilizer using vermiculture
approach. In addition, the ultimate aim is to
produce high quality of sludge-based vermicompost
and get basic knowledge of earthworm potential
use for human healthcare.
Objectives
Method
Outcome
43Pharmacy (UiTM)
Brain Impairment
- TITLES
- Alzheimers disease Genetic Polymorphisms of
CR1, CLU and PICALM - LOCATION OF RESEARCH
- Makmal Neurosains, Fakulti Farmasi, Bangunan FF3,
Aras 6, UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Bandar
Puncak Alam, Selangor - Klinik Psikitrik, Menara Utama, Universiti Malaya
Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
Neuroscience relates to Brain
Psychiatric relates to brain
44Problem Statement/Hypothesis/Significance
45Objective VS Problems
Observe the link of Problem Statement
Hypothesis VS Objectives
46Key Activity Milestone (Life-Science
Applications)
Activity 3 to 9 months
Milestone Once every 6 months Jan-June/Jul-Dec
- Purchase of reagents and equipments (Activity)
- Commissioning of Real-time PCR machine
- Design and purchase of primers and probes for MB
and DNA-dipstick (Activity) - Designed and purchased of primers and probes for
MB and DNA-dipstick - Evaluation and parameter determination of
multiplex primers for MB and DNA-dipstick
(Activity) - Completion of evaluation of multiplex primers for
MB and DNA-dipstick - Evaluation and parameter determination of
detection formats for MB and DNA-dipstick
(Activity) - Completion of evaluation of detection formats for
MB and DNA-dipstick - Selection of final MB and DNA-dipstick formats
Field Trials using clinical specimens(Activity) - Review and selection of final MB and DNA-dipstick
formats - Field Trials using clinical specimens(Activity)
- Completion of field trials
Source Prof Asma USM
47Things NOT to DO (FRGS)
Some make changes because they are Senior Lecturer
Some changed to 500 words !!
48Things NOT to DO (FRGS)
Some took cover maintain the back part !!
Some make changes to research area trying to
redefine !!
49Advisable NOT to DO (FRGS)
Too many objectives
50Phrases
- The proposed topology and its synthesis will be
verified through a series of design simulations,
prototypes fabrication and measurements. - Implying product
- The proposed topology and its synthesis will be
investigated through a series of computer
simulations, fabricated and verified
experimentally. - Only experimental verifications
Improvements
51Titles
52Failed FRGS Project (1)
- Instruction and assessment framework for advanced
calculus with Technology - A Multiple Regression Analysis of Student
Academic Achievement in East Coast Malaysia - New approach to evaluate Rubber-Filler
Interaction of filled-Rubber - Formulation of a New Hybrid Algorithm For Digital
Mammography Image Enhancement Based On Wavelet - Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities
of Macaranga pruinosa and Macaranga heynei - Synthesis, Antioxidant Anticancer Activities of
Stilbene Analogues
53Failed FRGS Titles Lecturer (2)
- Quality and Nutritional properties of Instant
Masak Lemak Cili Api - Chemical Fingerprinting and infrared spectrum of
unevaporated and evaporated commercial gasoline
samples distributed in Malaysia - Evaluation of Hotel's Indoor Air In Urban Areas
- Improved Algorithm and Uncertainly Analysis for
Intense . .
54Failed FRGS Titles (3)
- Comparative assessment on the unified rail shear
test methods with full field strain measurement
for composite materials and polymers - From Waste To Wealth - A New Formulation of Waste
Rubber binder in Metal Injection Moulding of M2
High Speed Steel Components - Urban Growth Model and Prediction Using The
Combination of Intelligent Techniques and
Cellular Automata - Protection of Mobile Location Privacy Using
Trusted Platforms Module With Emphasis on Direct
Anonymous Attestation (DAA) Protocol
55Failed FRGS Titles (Tech Eng)
- Investigation into Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Signal Characteristics For Human-System
Interaction - Establlishment of the Principal of Haptic
Sensations using Piezoelectric materials for
Medical Applications (PRGS) - Flow-Mapping For Low-Cost, Biodegradable Palm
Oil-Based Drilling Fluid Optimisation - The Adaption of Human Computer Interaction(HCI)
in ICT Industry in Malaysia - Development Of Novel Fliters From Oil Fiber
Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent - The Impact Of A Web-Based Project Management
System (WPMS) Application For Malaysian
Construction Industry
56Failed FRGS Titles (Professors/Social Science)
- Web-Based corporate Reporting Index and XBRC
Implementation in signing the level of corporate - Developing Criteria Guidelines for Social Impact
Assessment (SIA) in Development Plan and
Development Proposal Report under the town and
country Planning System in Malaysia - Budgets To Abandon or to Improve? - A Survey
Budgeting practices of Malaysian Companies - Brand Image, Revitalization and Implementation
of Strategies for Taman Negara
57Failed FRGS Titles 2 (Professors/Social Science)
- An Investigation of special Instruction needs for
learning material amongst dyslexic children
numeracy problem - Achieving world class status Webometrics
analysis of Malaysian Universities-Research
productivity, international collaboration and
international impact - Characterization of Supervisory Leadership in
Post Graduate Supervision In Public Universities
58Failed FRGS Titles (AP/Social Science)
- Pengurusan Dana Hospital Islam Kajian Kes di
Hospital PUSRAWI dan Hospital Waqaf an-Nur - Instruction and Assessment Module for Advanced
Calculus with Computer Algebra System - Measuring Universities' Corporate Real Estate
Management using Balanced Scorecard Approach
59FRGS VS ERGS VS PRGS (Example)
60FRGS VS ERGS VS PRGS (Example)
- Reduced AC-DC SPMC (FRGS)
- Power Factor Corrected Rectifier Using Reduced
AC-DC SPMC (ERGS) - Power Factor Corrected Rectifier based on
Reduced AC-DC SPMC (ERGS) - Reduced AC-DC SPMC for Power Factor Corrected
Rectifier (ERGS) - Reduced AC-DC SPMC PFC Rectifier for Battery
Charger (PRGS) - Battery Charger Using Reduced AC-DC SPMC PFC
Rectifier (PRGS)
61Approved Project (SSP)
- Physiological and Hematological Stress Response
to Video-game Playing Among Adolescents in
Malaysia (ERGS) - Adolescents Video-game Playing Physiological and
Hematological Stress Response (FRGS) - Optimal Aggregate Decision Model of Healthy Malay
Food Concepts at Food Outlets - Healthy Malay Food Concepts Optimal Aggregate
Decision Model of Food Outlets (ERGS) - Healthy Malay Food Concepts Optimal Aggregate
Decision Model (FRGS) - Financial Fraud Risks and Internal Control System
of Malaysian Companies Extending the Fraud
Triangle Theory to Fraud Diamond Theory - Fraud Diamond Theory (FRGS)
- Fraud Diamond Theory for Financial Fraud Risks
and Internal Control System of Malaysian
Companies (ERGS)
62Business Title
- Business Relationship Commitment Model (FRGS)
- A New Corporate Efficiency Performance
Measurement Model Based on Data Envelopment
Analysis Technique - Corporate Efficiency Performance Measurement
Model Based on Data Envelopment Analysis
Technique (ERGS) - Data Envelopment Corporate Efficiency Performance
Measurement Model (FRGS) - Modelling Sukuk Structures by using Embedded
Options as a Risk Mitigation Technique - Embedded Options Risk Mitigation Sukuk Structures
Model (FRGS)
63Approved Project (Tech Eng)
- Lamda-max Criteria Weight Determination in an
Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ERGS) - Lamda-max Criteria Weight Determination Adaptive
Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (FRGS) - A New Classifier Based on the Integration of
Jaccard and Mahalanobis Equations in Shape
Recognition (ERGS) - Jaccard and Mahalanobis Equations Shape
Recognition Classifier (FRGS) - On Combining an Orthogonal Space Time Turbo
Trellis Codes and Continuous Phase Modulation
Using New Channel State Information Algorithm
(ERGS) - Channel State Information Continuous Phase
Modulation Orthogonal Space Time Turbo Trellis
Codes (FRGS) - The Feasibility of PrEmo as a new Emotion
Measurement Tool in Kansei Engineering
Methodology (ERGS) - PrEmo Emotion Kansei Engineering Measurement Tool
(FRGS)
64Titles (Teknologi Engineering)
- Characterization of Honeycomb Sandwich Composite
Panel Delamination based on Strain Mapping (ERGS) - Strain Mapping Honeycomb Sandwich Composite Panel
Delamination Characterization/Model/Theory (FRGS)
- Dynamic user management model in interactive
networked collaborative environment (ERGS) - Dynamic user interactive networked collaborative
environment management model (FRGS)
65Titles 2 (Teknologi Engineering)
- Optimisation of EEG acquisition from movement
imagination - Optimised Movement Imagination EEG Acquisition
- Integrated Bacteria Detection and Assessment
Technique using AC Electrokinetics - AC Electrokinetics Integrated Bacteria Detection
Technique (Project 1) - AC Electrokinetics Integrated Bacteria Assessment
Technique (Project 2)
66Titles 3 (Teknologi Engineering)
- A Hybrid Fuzzy-SVM Image Steganographic Model in
Securing Information - Fuzzy-SVM Image Steganographic Securing
Information Theory/Model/Technique - Modelling of an X-Ray Fluorescene Analyzer and
Its Correlation on the Elemental Composition
Defects of Ceramics Electrolyte - X-Ray Fluorescene Analyzer and Its Correlation on
the Elemental Composition Defects of Ceramics
Electrolyte Model - Residual Stress Characteristic in Plastic
Encapsulation Semiconductor Packaging Process - Plastic Encapsulation Semiconductor Packaging
Residual Stress Theory/Model/Technique
67Titles 4 (Mathematics Computer)
- Data sharing management model in networked
collaborative environment (ERGS) - Networked Collaborative Environment Data sharing
Management Model (FRGS) - A Fixed Effects Estimator in Panel Count Model
(ERGS) - Panel Count Fixed Effects Estimator Model (FRGS)
68The Future
The road to future is uncertain
In research slowly but surely
- In the Kingdom of the blind the One Eyed Man is
the KING (Research Leader)
- BUT even the blind can be the King if one dares
to move
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