The Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Science & Technology Research Grant (STRG). This initiative aims to support young Malaysian researchers engaged in fundamental scientific research.
Grant Details:
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Number of Grants: 10 to 15
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Funding Amount: Up to RM60,000 per grant
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Total Allocation: RM300,000
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Research Fields: Basic research in natural sciences, including environmental studies. Please note that clinical medicine and mathematics are excluded.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Age: Applicants must be below 40 years old.
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Nationality: Open to Malaysian citizens.
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Residency: Applicants must be residing in Malaysia.
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Affiliation: Must be engaged in basic fundamental scientific research at a research facility in Malaysia.
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Application Type: Both individual and group applications are welcome.
Application Process:
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Download Application Form: Obtain the application form in Word format from the MTSF website.
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Complete the Form: Fill in all required details and secure necessary approvals and signatures from relevant institutions or authorities.
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Prepare Submission: Scan the completed application form into a PDF file.
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Online Submission: Submit the scanned application via the MTSF online portal.
Important Notes:
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Submission Period: Applications are accepted from January 1 to May 31, 2025. The online submission system will close automatically at midnight on May 31. Early submissions are encouraged to avoid any last-minute issues.
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File Naming Convention: Name your application file in the following format:
STRG-[Your Name]-[Institution]-2025(e.g.,STRG-AliBinAbu-UM-2025). -
Acknowledgment: Upon successful submission, you will receive an acknowledgment email with a reference number for future correspondence.
Grant Conditions:
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Research Duration: Projects funded by the grant should be completed within 12 months following the prize presentation ceremony.
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Reporting: A final report and a certified statement of accounts must be submitted by March 15 of the following year upon project completion.
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Symposium Participation: Grantees are required to present their research findings at the MTSF Grant Research Symposium, fostering knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
For comprehensive guidelines and to access the application form, please visit the official MTSF website: MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant
For further inquiries, please contact the MTSF Secretariat through the contact information provided on their website.
This grant represents a significant opportunity for young Malaysian researchers to advance their work in the natural sciences. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and contribute to the scientific and technological progress of Malaysia.