Sebagai sebuah negara yang beraspirasi untuk menjadi negara maju, Malaysia perlu menyuburkan budaya penyelidikan. Untuk ini, sebuah dana khusus diperlukan bagi memenuhi aspirasi tersebut. Falsafah Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) adalah untuk menggalakkan penyelidikan asas agar dapat menjana ilmu baharu beracuan Malaysia yang mampu menyumbang terhadap peningkatan tahap intelektual, penciptaan teknologi baharu dan penyuburan budaya yang dinamik selaras dengan aspirasi negara.

Application period: 15 February 2023-14 April 2023

Please visit for further information: https://mygrants.gov.my/main.php

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) was established on 1 April 2011 with the purpose of enforcing the Competition Act 2010 (CA 2010). The Competition Commission safeguards the process of free and fair competition in commercial markets for the benefit of consumer welfare, efficiency of enterprises and the development of the economy as a whole.

Application period: Anytime

Please visit for further information https://www.mycc.gov.my/

NIOSH Outcome-Based Research Grant has been introduced and opened to stakeholders since 2018. The grant is open throughout the year. The competition for grants is very intense and challenging now with a limited quantum of grants.

Application period: Anytime

1. MALAYSIAN TORAY SCIENCE FOUNDATION (MTSF) – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT (STRG)

The MTSF-STRG is applicable to Malaysian researchers below 40 years of age pursuing basic research in science and technology (limited to the fields of natural sciences, including the environment, but excluding clinical medicine and mathematics). Please visit MTSF-STRG for further information on eligibility, application form and past successful applications.  All complete application forms must be sent to RMC, UiTM Shah Alam via email at sekretariatupg@uitm.edu.my for endorsement by RMC Director before 24 May 2023

Application period: January 2023 – 1 May 2023

Please visit for further information https://www.mtsf.org/programs/science-and-technology-research-grant.html


2. PHOSAGRO/ UNESCO/ IUPAC PARTNERSHIP IN GREEN CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE

The PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Partnership in Green Chemistry for Life aims to promote the implementation of innovative research projects in green chemistry by young scientists that respect the 12 principles of green chemistry. Young scientists aged with a PhD degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or its allied areas are invited to compete; the age limit is 39. Full information on the grant and guidelines on how to apply may be downloaded from UNESCO’s web site from the following url address https://www.unesco.org/en/basic-sciences/green-chemistry#calls-for-applications However, application for the institution’s letter of approval must be submitted to sekretariatupg@uitm.edu.my before 22 May 2023.  

Application period: Now – 30 June 2023

Please visit for further information https://www.unesco.org/en/basic-sciences/green-chemistry#calls-for-applications


3. 2023 MERDEKA AWARD GRANT FOR INTERNATIONAL ATTACHMENT

The grant is open to all qualified citizens of Malaysia, aged 22 – 35, residing in Malaysia or overseas, in the following fields:

• Education and Community/Social Work
• Environment
• Health, Science and Technology
• Sports
• Arts

Please note that this application is only available online.

Application period: January 2023 – 1 May 2023

Please visit for further information www.merdeka award.my


4. THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SECURITY OF MALAYSIA (IPSOM)

• Kajian keberkesanan tindakan antara agensi dalam menangani kes pemerdagangan orang 
• Kajian indeks keselamatan sempadan negara (IKSN) Tahun 2023 
• Kajian penubuhan Prison Incorporated 
• Kajian keberkesanan geran Malaysian Incentive Community Empowerment (MYICE) 
• Kajian indeks persepsi keselamatan Malaysia (PSI) Tahun 2023 

• Kajian keberkesanan program bandar selamat Tahun 2023

Applications can be made by submitting the completed form via email to ipsom@moha.gov.my and must be copied to sekretariatupg@uitm.edu.my

Application period: Now – 3 March 2023

Please visit for further information https://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/fungsi-pusat-di-ipsom