1. 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 ( )
Visiting Professor of Kyoto University ( ; )

2. Writing a Research Proposal is a Long Journey

3. MOHE Research Grants

5. FRGS vs TRGS vs LRGS vs PRGS

6. What is FRGS? expands the boundaries of knowledge
It aims to answer the research questions of “Why” and “How”

7. View of evaluator…

10. Elements of FRGS

11. Proposal Title

12. Proposal Title

13. Executive Summary
An informative ES, giving evaluators the chance to grasp the essentials of the proposal without having to read the details

14. Research Background

15. 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

16. 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)

18. 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.

19. Methodology

21. Expected Outcome
You’re not to solve humankind problems, just your proposal…….

22. Expected Outcomes

23. Budget

24. Budget