RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT (GUP)

GUIDELINE 2013

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE (RMC)UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

OBJECTIVES

The main purpose of these grants were to generate new knowledge

in science and technology. The knowledge gained can help to

develop new products or processes required for the development and

commercialization activities.

It also aims to strengthen research capacity and expertise of the

university.

Criteria of the Research UniversityQuantity and

Quality of researchers

Quantity and quality of

research projects

The quantity of Post-Graduate

Students

Quality of Post-Graduate Students

Innovation

Professional Services and

Gifts

Networking and Outreach

Field of Research (FOR)

Natural Sciences, Technologies and Engineering

• Mathematical Sciences• Physical Sciences• Chemical Sciences• Earth Sciences • Information, Computer and

Communication Technology (ICT)• Applied Sciences and Technologies• Engineering Sciences• Biological Sciences• Agricultural Sciences• Medical and Health Sciences• Environmental Sciences• Material Sciences• Marine Sciences• Forestry Sciences• Biotechnology• Non-oriented Natural Sciences,

Technologies and Engineering Research

Social Sciences, Humanities & Business / Economic &

Administration• Social Sciences• Humanities• Economics, Business and • Management

Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Defence & Security

• Defence• Logistics

Economic Development

• Plant Production and Plant Primary Products

• Animal Production and Animal Primary Products

• Mineral Resources (excluding Energy)

• Energy Resources • Manufacturing • Construction • Transport • Information and

Communication Services• Commercial Services• Economic Framework • Natural Resources• Forest Production and

Forest Products

Society

• Health• Education and Training• Social Development and

Community Services• Arts, Culture and

Heritage• Religion and Ethics• Social Problems

Environment

• Environmental Knowledge

• Environmental Aspects of Development

• Environmental Management and Other Aspects

Advancement of Knowledge

• Natural Sciences, Technologies and Engineering

• Social Sciences and Humanities

Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

TYPE OF GRANTS

Tier 1 Tier 2

FlagshipInnovation

Encouragement

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS• Applicant must be a staff of UTM (citizen / non-citizens). Contract staff

(citizen / non-citizens), at least one member must be a permanent UTM staff and Malaysian.

• Staff who is on study leave and tutor are not eligible to apply GUP.

• Project Leader on study leave, university transfer or end of service during her tenure as the Project Leader shall discharge the position by other researchers of the research team with acknowledgement of related Research Alliance (RA). Information on exchange project leader or the addition of new researchers must be notified in writing to the RMC for approval.

• The amount of fund requested must not exceed the ceiling for a grant.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS• New application for programs / projects will be considered by submitting

evidence of completion of the program / project previously GUP at a rate of 75% and the achievement of KAI for the project. Programs / projects will be activated only after the final report is received for the program / project earlier GUP.

• Academic staff may submit one (1) application only either research projects Tier 1 or Tier 2.

• GUP can be applied by researchers who do not have an active grant if the researchers have sent research grant applications to external sponsors (MOSTI, MOHE, etc.) within 6 months before applying for a GUP or have other full proposal.

• Project leader with a local or international grants which are still active are eligible to apply GUP which the research project comply with existing research and development regulation & progress of the project is satisfying.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS• Project leader who does not submit a final report of research projects that

have expired are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply GUP.

• Academic staff who choose option 70% Research and 30% Teaching will be given priority.

• Application for an extension period (not exceeding 6 months) for all types of grants are only allowed ONE (1) time during the period of the research project.

• Approved Project Leader of GUP are required to sign a Project Leader Declaration and sent in hardcopy to the RMC for the purpose of activation the research project.

• Total allocation distributed are based on the performance of research project. The next distribution will only be made after performance expenses exceed 75%.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS• The research results will be intellectual Property (IP) of the University.

• Appointment GRA or RSG and RO / ARO / RA is only for Malaysian citizens.

• All applications must be submitted to the Research Alliance (RA) for evaluation purposes.

• KAI for each RM50K provision of the GUP to the Project Leader is 1.0IF and revenue of Matching Grant from external grants (either a grant from the MOHE, MOSTI, Contract or Others) is equivalent to the value of RM50K.

• Research Alliance have to ensure that all applications comply with the general and specific conditions as specified in the guidelines GUP.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS• RMC reserves the right to reject applications that do not

meet these requirements or incomplete.

• Applications submitted to the Secretariat GUP in RMC after the closing date will not be accepted.

• Priority will be given to the PL that has reached 100% KAI 2011 for GUP grants and those who can help defend RU for UTM in 2014.

• For the PL with no previous GUP can still apply based on the eligibility QUALIFIER EXCEL as in 2011.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSTier 1

• The maximum provisions that will be approved for each R & D proposal is not exceeding RM 200,000.00.

• The duration of research project does not exceed 24 months.

• Minimum of 2 members are academic staff does not include the Project Leader.

• Tier 1 Research Project Applicants must have contributed at least an average KPI RU 0.15 mark of the past 3 years.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Tier 2

• The maximum allocation for each application of this research project is not more than RM 50, 000.00.

• The minimum number of membership in this research project is one (1) academic staff does not include the Project Leader.

• The research project duration does not exceed 12 months.

• Special consideration will be given to academic administrators to apply for this grant.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT• An approved application by the Central Committee for the

Technical Evaluation will go through the management and monitoring of projects to ensure that the research project objectives achieved as prescribed.

• For each project, the PL is responsible for ensuring and implementing the following:– The activities project is on schedule– Allocation received is spent in accordance with the approved

distribution– Submit progress reports every six months to the RA and RMC– Submit a Project Closure Report within 3 months after end of project– Submit a extension application of the project if necessary to RMC 3

months before the project is expired– Research Group members are responsible in achieving the project

objectives

REGULATION OF FINANCIAL• Appointment of RO / ARO / RA (or Assistant Research Officer)• Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)• Student Work Scheme (SPB)

V 11000(Consolation,

allowances, overtime allowances)

• Overseas travel is only allowed to PL and Members of the Research Group• Research Assistant for domestic travel only• Travel abroad to attend conference/ work / seminar / workshop / colloquium• Total travel expenses shall not exceed RM 30,000 or 20% of the total project

whichever is less

V21000 (Travel and

Transportation)

• Rental of buildings, equipment, transport and materials for the projectV24000 (Rental)

• B26000- Raw materials and spare parts (eg: spare part, diesel, components)

• B27000- supplies and other materials (eg: office equipment, toner)

V27000 (Research Materials

and Supplies)

• Small repairs of equipment / other items related• Small renovation of laboratories and buildings• Cost of maintenance of existing equipment for use in projects

Vote 28 000 (Repair, Maintenance

and Renovation)

• The cost of printing, hospitality, honorarium, professional services, consultancy, computer, data processing

• Other services related to the project

Vote 29000(Professional

Services)

• Purchase of special equipment and accessories (including enhance capabilities of existing equipment / upgrades)

• B35000- Asset (RM 3,000 and above)• B36000- Inventory (<RM 3,000)

Vote 35000 (Accessories and

equipment / assets)

Thank you