Apply

1. Make a copy of and complete the L&T Grant Application Template & Gantt Chart Template
   • The template is a view-only file. Please make a copy of the file in your Google Drive to edit it. Then, save it as a PDF for submission.
2. Send your completed documents to a peer not involved in the project for feedback. Once received and implemented, fill in Section 5 of the template.
3. Send your completed documents to your Deputy Head of School (Education) or nominee for comments and endorsement. They should provide their comments in Section 6 of the template.
4. Click the 'Submit an application' button above to fill in the application. Attach the completed documents from Steps 1 and 2.

Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria: 

1. The Principal Investigator must be from Monash University Malaysia;
2. Collaboration across disciplines/schools/campuses/industries will be prioritised;
3. This MUM Learning & Teaching Grant Scheme does not accept projects which are receiving ongoing fundings from another scheme;
4. Applicants may apply for a maximum of one MUM Learning & Teaching Grant Scheme per application round as a Principal Investigator;
5. The Principal Investigator must have a minimum 0.5 contract (fixed-term) within Monash University Malaysia that extends for the duration of the project;
6. Before submitting the final application, all applications must be
   a. reviewed and provided feedback by a previous L&T grant recipient
   b. endorsed by the Deputy Head of School (Education) or the nominee.

The tiered funding system is designed to support a diverse array of education research projects, providing flexibility to accommodate initiatives of varying scales and impacts. This framework spans from evaluating targeted interventions at the unit level (Tier 1), to mid-scale initiatives within schools (Tier 2), and large-scale, cross-disciplinary collaborations (Tier 3).

Applicants should align their projects with the most suitable tier, considering both the scope and the anticipated impact of their work. Applicants should clearly justify why their project aligns with the level of funding they are seeking.

Applications are assessed by a panel of reviewers. Panelists assess each section submitted on a three-point scale - meets expectations, revise and resubmit, and does not meet expectations. Overall, reviewers will consider the following criterion:

1. Quality of the proposal
2. Expected outcomes
3. Budget allocation is justified and appropriate for the project

Applicant may request up to the maximum budget of each tier category  (i.e. MYR 10,000; MYR 20,000; MYR 30,000). If the proposed project timeline exceeds 12 months, applicant may set aside 30% of the requested budget in Year 2. Timelines should not exceed 18 months.

Approved budget items include:

1. Research Assistant/s
2. Translation and/or transcription costs (however this would normally be done by a Research Assistant)
3. Reasonable participant incentives (incentives for MUM staff participants will not be approved)
4. Reasonable travel costs for the collection of data (international travel will not be funded)
5. Expenses relating to hosting of events that relate to dissemination of output (where possible plan virtual events)
6. Specialised software not already available at MUM or no alternative can be identified

Unapproved budget items include:

1. CAPEX items such as laptops and tablets
2. Digital voice recording equipment
3. Conference travel
4. Subscription and Publication costs