YPASM Fellowship Scheme Through Scar Member Countries
Field of Research: All areas related to Polar Research
Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) provides fellowship opportunities especially for early career researchers to pursue their research interests in Polar Regions. The main aim of this scheme is to facilitate the professional development and training of early career researchers in Polar Regions.
This fellowship allows researchers to undertake short-term visits to major international laboratories, field facilities, and/or institutes in or operated by SCAR member countries, to become acquainted with recent advances in research and/or to develop long-term scientific links and partnerships as well as build new connections and networking with established researchers and experts in polar research.
- Fellowship Scheme up to RM50,000 not exceeding 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant should be a PhD student, or those within five (5) years of having completed PhD on the day of the deadline for application;
- Projects must be related to polar research;
- Applicant will only be allowed to hold one YPASM Fellowship at a time;
- Application is open to Malaysian citizens and Permanent Residents (MyKad holders) from universities participating in the YPASM Smart Partnership initiative only (UM, UiTM, USM, UMS, UPM, UKM, IMU, UMT, UMK and UMP).
Scope Of Expenditure
The funding can be utilized for the following categories:
- Economy-class round-trip travel using the shortest and cheapest direct routes;
- Accommodation at host country;
- Modest subsistence allowance for the fellowship period;
- Any materials, sample testing, analysis, and activities directly related to the research;
- Paper publications related to the project; and
- Registration fees for conference(s).
The host institute will waive any bench fees that they might normally charge trainees. The funding cannot be used for:
- Capital purchases (equipment, facilities, etc). However, if specialized equipment is required for the success of the project, justification for its purchase must be given. Applicant will need to provide information on availability of such equipment and why it cannot be used or shared;
- Purchase of capital assets such as building, vehicles and furniture;
- Purchase of personal computer, laptop, printer, scanners;
- Utilities;
- Purchase of books, stationeries and subscription to journals etc; and
- Honorarium, salary or allowances of any personnel
Please refer to the “Guideline to Applicants” for further information
Application : Closed
YPASM Fellowship Scheme Through the YPASM-UMT Chair in Antarctic Science Holder (NEW)
Field of Research: Geoscience
Prof. Dr. Martin Siegert FRSE is the distinguished holder of the YPASM-UMT Chair in Antarctic Science. His expertise and leadership in the field of Antarctic research make this an exceptional opportunity for geoscientists seeking to advance their knowledge and contribute to groundbreaking research in one of the most critical areas of Earth science.
This fellowship provides an opportunity to work closely with renowned glaciologist, Prof. Dr. Martin Siegert FRSE and his institution on cutting-edge geoscience research. The recipient of this scheme will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, as well as the chance to collaborate with leading researchers in the field.
- Fellowship Scheme up to RM50,000 not exceeding 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant should be a PhD student, or those within five (5) years of having completed PhD on the day of the deadline for application;
- Projects must be related to polar research;
- Applicant will only be allowed to hold one YPASM Fellowship at a time;
- Application is open to Malaysian citizens and Permanent Residents (MyKad holders) from universities participating in the YPASM Smart Partnership initiative only (UM, UiTM, USM, UMS, UPM, UKM, IMU, UMT, UMK and UMP).
Scope Of Expenditure
The funding can be utilized for the following categories:
- Economy-class round-trip travel using the shortest and cheapest direct routes;
- Accommodation at the host country;
- Modest subsistence allowance for the fellowship period;
- Any materials, sample testing, analysis, and activities directly related to the research;
- Paper publications related to the project; and
- Registration fees for conference(s).
The funding cannot be used for:
- Capital purchases (equipment, facilities, etc). However, if specialized equipment is required for the success of the project, justification for its purchase must be given. The applicant will need to provide information on the availability of such equipment and why it cannot be used or shared;
- Purchase of capital assets such as buildings, vehicles and furniture;
- Purchase of personal computer, laptop, printer, scanners;
- Utilities;
- Purchase of books, stationeries and subscriptions to journals etc; and
- Honorarium, salary or allowances of any personnel
Please refer to the “Guideline to Applicants” for further information.
Application : Closed
