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CALLING FOR APPLICATION - CANCER RESEARCH AWARD 2023

 

The MAKNA Cancer Research Award was initiated in the year 2001 to promote cancer research among young scientists in advancing knowledge that is geared towards helping cancer patients and discovering potential cures for the disease. The award aims to promote cancer research among young scientists in Malaysia. The MAKNA Cancer Research Award is awarded annually to research proposals selected by ASM. Focusing on research is in line with the MAKNA mission, which is to mobilise all resources to provide curative, preventive, research and support services to cancer patients and families, high-risk groups and the general public.

The Academy of Sciences through MAKNA are pleased to invite you to submit your application for this award. Interested scientists may now apply for the 2023 award for projects related to cancer research. Application deadline is now extended to 14 April 2023, 11:59 PM. Additional application details are as follow:

Application closing date

: 14 April 2023

Application link

: https://www.mytopscientists.org/v3/info/MAKNA.aspx

 

eposter CANCER RESEARCH AWARD 2023

 

ELIGIBILITY

1)      Malaysian citizens with a basic degree
2)      Below 40 years old
3)      Residing in Malaysia

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT AND PROCEDURE

1)      All applications must be submitted online through the ASM Awards and Recognition system at www.mytopscientists.org before the closing date.
2)     The latest format of research proposal may be downloaded from the ASM Awards and Recognition system. Application with the wrong or outdated research proposal will not be accepted;
3)      Any resubmission from previous application should be revised and updated.
4)      All required information should be stated clearly and concisely.
5)      The complete application documents comprised of the followings:
  • Completed Application Form (Comprised of Section A: Impact of Research Output, Section B: Knowledge Generation, Section C: Knowledge Dissemination, Section D: Research Project Proposal (MAKNA) and Declaration.)
  • Completed MAKNA Research Proposal together with the Turnitin or plagiarism report in a single PDF file format.
  • Updated institutional endorsement form signed by the Dean / Head of the unit in which the candidate will realise the research work (dated no later than six months from the date of application).

Enclosed is the invitation to apply and the relevant documents for reference. For further information and enquiries, you may contact the following ASM officers as follows:

                     i.                        Dr Sheril Rizal Vincent sheril@akademisains.gov.my 03-6203 0633 Ext: 153 and
                   ii.                        Ms Pooveneswary Nagaiah pooveneswary@akademisains.gov.my 03-6203 0633 ext. 126.

We would appreciate it if you could circulate this invitation to the relevant divisions/ agencies/ networks/ contacts under your institution. Your kind cooperation and support in this matter are highly appreciated.

For more information on MAKNA Cancer Research Award, please visit www.mytopscientists.org/ or email awards@akademisains.gov.my.

 

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