Winning Research Grants: Tips & Strategies

MACE brings to you a comprehensive, experience-driven sharing to strengthen your research journey. Whether you are preparing your next FRGS proposal, exploring PRGS, or planning for industrial grants, this session will focus on what truly matters: winning strategies, common pitfalls, and smart approaches to proposal development.

About the Forum

PANELISTS

Assoc. Prof. Dr Hasrina Mustafa (USM)
Vice President of MACE and a three-time FRGS recipient (2008, 2021, 2025). Dr Hasrina shared practical insights on crafting strong fundamental research proposals, articulating novelty, and ensuring solid theoretical alignment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Muhamad Fazil Ahmad (UniSZA)
A three-time FRGS awardee (2018, 2021, 2024) and a rare PRGS recipient in the communication field (2025). Dr Fazil discussed strategies for developing prototype-ready research, ensuring feasibility, and aligning outputs with national priorities.

MODERATOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr Izzal Asnira Zolkepli (USM)
Secretary-General of MACE, Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia, and recipient of the Malaysia Research Star Award. Dr Izzal specialises in digital communication, technology adoption, and AI-integrated strategic communication. She moderated the session and guided the discussion through key aspects of FRGS and PRGS proposal development, ensuring a clear and engaging learning experience for participants.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

The forum provided participants with:
✔ Clear distinctions between FRGS and PRGS expectations
✔ Practical strategies used by successful grant recipients
✔ Guidance on aligning proposals with national agendas
✔ Actionable tips to strengthen proposal competitiveness

Organised by:

Bureau of Innovation, Digital Initiatives and Discourse

Contact Person:

Dr Siti Zanariah Yusoff (UNISZA) &

Madam Marzura Abdul Malek (Cyberjaya University)