FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS) FRGS Research Proposal Professor of Urban Water School of Civil Engineering Universiti Sains Malaysia Visiting Professor of King Saud University (2013-14) Visiting Professor of Kyoto University (2008 -9; 2014-15) ceismail@usm.my
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What is FRGS? expands the boundaries of knowledge It aims to answer the research questions of “Why” and “How”
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Elements of FRGS
Proposal Title
Proposal Title
Executive Summary An informative ES, giving evaluators the chance to grasp the essentials of the proposal without having to read the details
Research Background
Problem Statements The most important aspect of a research proposal is the clarity of the research problem The problem statement is the focal point of the research Evaluators must ensure that… GWs give a short summary of the research problem that have been identified. The research proposal may not acceptable or credible if GWs not clearly identify the problem. GWs present the persuasive arguments as to why the problem is important enough to study or include the opinions of others
Objectives The grant objectives should define their goals and objectives clearly and ensure that they are attainable in the given timeframe (clear, measureable goals and objectives)
Methodology GWs must explain how they plan to carry out and measure each objective Problem: The methods section lacks clear measurable objectives. Many proposals are turned down because the methodology is unsound.
Methodology
Expected Outcome You’re not to solve humankind problems, just your proposal…….
Expected Outcomes
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