Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy by UOW Malaysia

At UOW Malaysia, we are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to enable our researchers to excel and make meaningful contributions to their fields. Our vibrant research community is dedicated to creating a positive impact locally and globally.

Postgraduate Resource Center: Our Postgraduate Resource Center offers comprehensive support to postgraduate students, including research training, career development workshops, and access to essential resources and facilities. The center is dedicated to helping students achieve academic and research excellence.

Internal Grants: We offer internal grants to support innovative research projects. These grants are designed to help researchers develop preliminary data, refine their methodologies, and strengthen their applications for external funding.

Conference Fund Support: To encourage dissemination of research findings and networking, we provide conference fund support. This enables researchers and students to present their work at national and international conferences, fostering collaboration and increasing the visibility of their research.

Article Processing Charge (APC) Support: To promote open access publishing, we provide support for article processing charges. This allows our researchers to publish their work in open access journals, ensuring their research is widely accessible and has a greater impact.

Patent Application Support: We assist researchers in protecting their intellectual property through our patent application support services. Our center helps navigate the complexities of the patent process, from initial application to securing the patent.

Library: Our library provides extensive resources, including access to numerous academic journals, books, and databases. The library also offers research support services such as literature reviews, citation management, and data management.

Staff Training and Development: We are committed to the continuous professional development of our staff. We offer a variety of training programs and workshops designed to enhance skills, improve teaching methods, and stay updated with the latest advancements in their respective fields.

Sponsorship for Postgraduate Studies: To support the academic and professional growth of our staff, we offer sponsorship opportunities for those wishing to pursue further postgraduate studies. This initiative aims to foster a culture of lifelong learning and academic excellence within our institution.

National and International Grants

No. Name of Grant Focus area / Field of study Funder link / URL
1 Direct Aid Program Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within the field of communication network, infrastructure and applications. Grant | MTSFB
2 Science and Technology Research Grant Science, Technology Malaysia Toray Science Foundation | Toray (mtsf.org)
3 Research and Development Grants R&D in science and technology Research and Development Grants
4 National technology & Innovation sandbox fund Test products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms Malaysia Technology Development Corporation
5 Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) research grants Biodiversity, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Environment and Climate Change, Food Security, Medical And Healthcare, Plantation Crops And Commodities, Transport And Urbanisation, Water Security Academy of Science Malaysia Fund – Research Grant Application by Fellow through ASM
6 2024 Digital Society Research Grant Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness (DCC), Digital Inclusion (DI) Digital Society Research Grant: Call for Proposal – Cycle 1
7 The MRC Industry Linkage Fund Increase exports of rubber products and domestic consumption of rubber products produced in Malaysia; Increase consumption of rubber (raw and waste/reclaimed) in new products development; or facilitate the manufacturing process of rubber products. Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) (myrubbercouncil.com)
8 Fund for automation and green technology Automation, Green technology which comprises: Technology that utilizes renewable energy sources i.e. solar and biomass, Wastewater recycling and/or rainwater harvesting MRC Global Funding for Rubber Innovation
9 The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants Innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches ATU-Net Young Researcher Grant 2024 (ATU-Net YRG2024) – ATU-Net (atunet.org)
No. Name of Grant Focus area / Field of study Funder link / URL
1 APEC Fund Interdisciplinary APEC Project Funding Sources | APEC
2 ASEAN IVO ICT for food, ICT for Environment Protection and Disaster Prevention, ICT for a Secure and Smart Community, ICT for Health and Welfare, ICT related Technologies and Applications Calls for Proposals | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (nict.go.jp)
3 Asia Development Bank Interdisciplinary Funds Administered by ADB | Asian Development Bank
4 COMSTECH-TWAS Joint Research Grants Physical sciences; astronomy and cosmology; earth sciences; and mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science
5 DAAD German Studies Research Grant Education German Studies Research Grant – DAAD Office New York
6 Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs Engineering Education and Research Engineering Information Foundation (eifgrants.org)
7 Erasmus Mundus Program Interdisciplinary Grants – European Commission (europa.eu)
8 Ford Fund Grant Research, Innovation Ford Foundation Homepage – Ford Foundation
9 Human Frontier Science Program Research Grant Program Communication, Multimedia Research Grants | Human Frontier Science Program (hfsp.org)
10 The Matsumae International Foundation Natural science, engineering, and medicine Matsumae International Foundation
11 IDRC Research Grant Science Technology, Innovation Funding | IDRC – International Development Research Centre (idrc-crdi.ca)
12 International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Education Research Grants – International Education Research Foundation (ierf.org)
13 International Foundation For Science Biological Resources in Terrestrial Systems, Water and Aquatic Resources, Food Security, Dietary Diversity and Healthy Livelihoods IFS – International Foundation for Science – How to apply for an IFS Grant
14 Wellcome Trust Fund Health, Nutrition natural resources Find a funding opportunity | Grant Funding | Wellcome
15 International Visiting Researchers Programme at Max Planck Institutes Science Technology, Innovation International Visiting Researchers at Max Planck Institutes – Research in Germany (research-in-germany.org)
16 ISESCO-COMSTECH Research Grants Education, Research COMSTECH-ISESCO Joint Research Grants Program – COMSTECH
17 L’OREAL-UNESCO For Women In Science Fellowship Science, Technology For Women in Science
18 International Awards in Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science International Awards in Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science – 2025 Call for nomination | For Women in Science
19 Malaysia – UN SDG Trust Fund People and Prosperity, Planet, Peace and Partnership Take Action | United Nations in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam
20 Malaysia-Spain Innovating Program (MySIP) Sustainable City Development, Knowledge Based Economy, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Health, Electrical & Electronics, Aerospace, Smart Agriculture UVOIS » MALAYSIA-SPAIN INNOVATING PROGRAMME (might.org.my)
21 Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Research Grant Program Science, Technology Research Grant Programme – Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (nagaofoundation.or.jp)
22 National Geographic Society Early Career Grant Science, Technology Grants and Investments – National Geographic Society
23 National Science Foundation Grant (Various) Science, Technology Funding Search | NSF – National Science Foundation
24 TWAS-COMSTECH Joint Research Grants Science Technology, Innovation Research and Project Grants | TWAS
25 The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Digital innovation, Environment and climate change, Food security, Health and life sciences, Weather and climate science, Cross-cutting: innovation and capacity building, Education Global Challenges Research Fund | Newton Fund UK (newton-gcrf.org)
26 Qatar National Research Fund Energy, Health, Resource sustainability, Society, Digital technology Academic Research Grant (ARG) (qrdi.org.qa)
27 Spencer Foundation: Research Grants On Education – The Large Research Grant & The Small research Grant Education The Spencer Foundation
28 The Nestle Foundation Nutrition The Nestlé Foundation for the Study of Problems of Nutrition in the World (nestlefoundation.org)
29 The Sepmeyer Research Grant Program Entrepreneurial, Cooperative Development Funding | IDRC – International Development Research Centre (idrc-crdi.ca)
30 The Sumitomo Foundation Basic Science research, Environment research, Japan related research & Projects for the protection, preservation & restoration of cultural properties The Sumitomo Foundation
31 IDRC Research Awards 2025 Development Economics Education Environment Evaluation Food and Agriculture Gender Governance Health Information and Communication Natural Resources Science and Technology Social Policy Funding | IDRC – International Development Research Centre (idrc-crdi.ca)
32 2024 CFAR HIV/AIDS Training Fellowship Awards Civilian-oriented science and entrepreneurship Funding Opportunities – CRDF Global
33 Undergraduate Research Grants Civil or structural engineering Undergraduate Research Grants – The Institution of Structural Engineers (istructe.org)
34 The Swiss Program for International Research by Scientific Investigation Teams (SPIRIT) Interdisciplinary SPIRIT (snf.ch)
35 K. Matsushita Foundation Research Grant Humanities and social science Outline/Application | Research Grant | The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation (matsushita-konosuke-zaidan.or.jp)
36 Research and Education Grant for University Consortium (REd-UC) Interdisciplinary engineering that incorporates the knowledge and skills associated with social sciences and humanities. Research and Education Grant for University Consortium (REd-UC) (cognitoforms.com)
37 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The impact of climate change on women and girls’ health fundsforNGOs – Grants and Resources for Sustainability
38 JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan Humanities, social sciences and natural sciences Application Guidelines · Forms|JSPS RONPAKU PROGRAM|Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
39 APEC Support Fund Supply Chain Connectivity Sub-Fund (ASF SCC) Supply chain performance APEC Project Funding Sources | APEC
40 Asean-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF) ASEAN centric and must be aligned with the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) ASEAN India S&T Cooperation (aistic.gov.in)
41 Fund for the FY2025 Specially Promoted Research and Scientific Research Humanities, social sciences to the natural sciences. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research | KAKENHI | JSPS