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Industrial PhD As a developing country competing in the 21st century, Malaysia is faced with many challenges. The MyBrain15 programme is an effort to realise our national aspirations to increase our nation’s competitiveness, productivity and innovativeness, and to lead the Malaysian towards being a knowledge-based economy through the development of first-class human capital.

Industrial PhD Target Group Executives involved in research , development & innovation & are responsible for increasing competitiveness of the industry. Not inclusive of government agencies, government research institutes & GLC companies. ( Government linked )

Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Industrial PhD Financial Assistance Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi ( MOHE ) Industri ( Industry ) Kos Penyelian ( Supervision ) Kos Penyelidikan Projek ( Research ) Kos Pengajian ( Tuition ) Kos Latihan Penyeliaan ( Training ) Kos Pemeriksaan Panel ( Examination ) Penganugerahan Ijazah ( Conferring a degree ) With the maximum of RM50000 per candidate for entire duration of study

Terms and Conditions for Application Industrial PhD Terms and Conditions for Application Candidate is selected after thorough discussion and agreement between IPT and Industry Open to all citizens of Malaysia currently employed by an Industry. Applicant must already have a Master or equivalent, recognized by the University OR Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree ( First Class Honours / CGPA > 3.67 ) in related fields.

Terms and Conditions for Application Industrial PhD Terms and Conditions for Application Memorandum of Understanding between (MOU) IPT and Industry Should spell out the interest of both IPT and industry in agreement. Memorandum of Understanding between IPS and Industry AND respective candidates information will then be presented to the Bahagian Biasiswa, of Ministry if Higher Education Malaysia for processing.

Industrial PhD – Financial Aid Flowchart Start Approval of Funding Letter to the University Discussion held between University (Dean) & Industry on potential research University (Dean) & Industry identify potential candidates Payment & Funding Potential candidates apply to USM online Monitoring of progress by the University, Industrial Supervisor & MOHE Not Approved School board reviews applications End End Approved Complete Agreement between University & Industry All related documents are complete ? Application for funding from MOHE Incomplete

For Inquiries please contact: Industrial PhD For Inquiries please contact: Bahagian Biasiswa Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia, Aras 4, Blok 1, Menara PJH, Presint 2, 62100, PUTRAJAYA (u.p. Unit IPTA : Program PhD Industri) No. Tel: 03-8888 1616 Fax: 03-8884 4701 Email : phdindustri@mohe.gov.my URL: http://www.portal.mohe.gov.my/biasiswa Melanie Inbaraj Information Officer Marketing, Information and Communication  Institute of Postgraduate Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia Tel 04-653 2360 URL: www.ips.usm.my

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