Research Support and Opportunities
We are here to provide guidance and hands-on support to help you achieve your research ambitions.
Research support
Publication Fund
- Paper has been accepted for publication in an indexed journal listed in Journal Citation Report and priorities will be given to Q1 and Q2.
- The author must be a NUMed staff and as the corresponding author of the paper.
- The paper must cite NUMed affiliation Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Student Conference Fund
- The fund provides support solely for registration fees, capped at a maximum of RM 600 for both local and international conferences.
- Its aim to empower student to improve their communication skills and consistently contribute to reputable conferences with indexed and high quality papers.
Funding Opportunities
| Level | Funding Name | Closing Date | Remarks | |
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International |
25 June 2024 | Support multidisciplinary teams to generate evidence on where dengue and Zika viruses co-circulate and investigate the implications this has on host immune responses and clinical outcomes. | ||
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Newcastle University |
June 2024 (open on 29 April 2024) | Focus on supporting activities which are intended to deliver our commitment to social and environmental justice and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and which place student experience at their centre. | ||
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Private |
31 May 2024 | It’s a ten (10) or fifteen (15) research grants of up to RM60,000 each for Malaysian researchers below 40 years of age pursuing basic research in science and technology. | ||
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Newcastle University |
26 May 2024 | Support academic initiatives that are a benefit to students within the University. | ||
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Newcastle University |
10 May 2024 | Financial support to explore innovative approaches to education that have the potential to inform curriculum development, provide an opportunity for personal development, contribute to national and international educational research. | ||
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National |
3 May 2024 | Introduces a new field which is Safe Neighborhood to create a safe prospoerus and happy environment. | ||
| International | 30 April 2024 |
Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. |
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| National | Closed - 31 March 2024 |
To promote cancer research among young scientists in advancing knowledge that is geared towards helping cancer patients and discovering potential cures for the disease |
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| International | Closed - 12 March 2024 |
ISPF research collaboration grants provide small scale seed funding up to £80,000 (£100,000 full economic costs) for collaborations between the UK and the participating ISPF countries/territories. |
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| International | Closed - 12 March 2024 |
Malaysia Science Endowment (SME) x International Partnership Science Funds (ISPF) is a research collaboration grant with areas on resilient planet, transformative technologies and tomorrow's talent, healthy people, animals and plants. |
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| Newcastle University | Closed - 11 March 2024 |
Support the development of new approaches to learning and teaching, and to enable their dissemination across the University. |
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| Newcastle University | Closed - 1 March 2024 |
Research Scholarships can support students to carry out summer research in areas that address one of more of the University's guiding principles or strategic pillars. |
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National |
Closed - 1 March 2024 | Improving the well-being of the community with priority for the B40 group and groups affected by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic through the implementation of innovative local technology application projects that have been developed and are ready to be implemented sustainably. | ||
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National |
Closed - 29 February 2024 | The Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh Research Grant is an annual programme under the RBS Medical Research Trust Fund to be awarded to one (1) young Malaysian scientist to undertake medical/biomedical research. | ||
| National | Malaysia Society of Intensive Care (MSIC) Seed Grant 2024 | Closed - 29 February 2024 | The Seed Grant objective to boost intensive care research in Malaysia and its offers up to a maximum of RM 10,000 of funding. | |
| International | MyPAiR Malaysia & ISPF UK | Closed - 22 February 2024 | Research collaboration under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) program and Malaysia Partnership and Alliances in Research (MyPAiR). This research collaboration focuses on the use of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS) in the United Kingdom. ISIS is one of the research centers and facilities located at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford. | |
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National |
Prototype Development Research Scheme - Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia | Closed - 29 February 2024 | Funds created for prototype development to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery/research until pre-commercialization. This includes proof of concept, evaluation, up-scaling, pre-clinical testing, and field testing. | |
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Newcastle University |
Closed - 26 January 2024 | Offer funding for research projects (including networking and engagement activities). | ||
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National |
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme - Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia |
Closed - 15 January 2024 | Aims to boost the generation of new Malaysian-style theories, concepts and ideas that are the catalyst for new discoveries that break through the boundaries of knowledge and innovative creation | |
| International | Swiss National Science Foundation | Throughout the year | Various funding and fellowship opportunities are available for application. | |
| International |
National Institute for Health Research |
Throughout the year | Various funding and fellowship opportunities are available for applicatio | |
| International |
UK Research and Innovation |
Throughout the year | Various funding opportunities are available for application. | |
| Internal |
NUMed Internal Research Grant (NUIRG) |
Closed | Seed fund for academic staff to embark into research with the aim of enhancing and building research skill and competencies. | |
| Internal |
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Fund |
Closed | Support events, activity, or projects etc. that align with our commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion at NUMed. | |
| National |
Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
Closed | EduSTEM grant funds activities aligned with several UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve the quality of education, life, health, and wellbeing. A grant of up to RM5,000 is available to be applied by MSMBB members. | |
| International |
American Psychological Foundation |
Closed | Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant supports graduate and early career work that seeks to increase the public’s understanding of the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults living with visible physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy |
More details on the funding opportunities can also be found in the NUMed Research Teams.