The following frequently asked questions are common among those contemplating University of Malaya (UM). This page provides answers to these questions and provides links to useful UM websites that provide additional answers.
The High Impact Research grants from the University of Malaya are to fund projects which will result in publication of manuscripts in Tier 1 ISI/Web of Science journals. As such, the emphasis will be on fundamental research which will lead to the generation of new knowledge rather than on the development of new products or patents
All academic staff, senior research fellows, research fellows, and expatriates attached to the university are eligible to apply. Post-doctoral researchers must apply in the name of their supervisors or a member of the academic staff.
Please refer to HIR Website, http://hir.www.alexjann.com/ and click ‘Download’ tab to download an application form, complete the form and send the soft-copy to hirgrant@www.alexjann.com and hard-copy to HIR Secretariat, Level 1, HIR Building, University of Malaya.
Visit HIR website, http://hir.www.alexjann.com/ select ‘HIR Central Equipment’ tab and then click on "Rental Rate/List of Equipment".
You may refer to HIR Website, http://hir.www.alexjann.com/ or contact HIR Secretariat at 03-7967 3231/ 7728 or email at hirgrant@www.alexjann.com. You are welcome to HIR Office at HIR Secretariat, Level 1, HIR Building, University of Malaya.