MAKNA’s Collaboration Fund supports established Malaysian researchers with specialist or PhD qualifications to advance patient-centred cancer research—providing up to RM 300,000 per project through institutional partnerships.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Malaysian citizen with a medical specialist degree or PhD from a recognised public/private institution, holding a permanent or fixed-term contract covering the grant period.
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Projects must address themes in cancer prevention (behavioural science; biomarkers/early detection) or treatment (precision medicine).
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Research to be conducted in Malaysia; institutional endorsement and plagiarism report (Turnitin) required.
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Each institution may nominate up to two applications for MAKNA review.
Funding Details:
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Amount: Up to RM 300,000 per project
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Duration: Up to 2 years
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Use of Funds: Salaries for technical personnel; reagents/consumables; equipment; training; miscellaneous research costs.
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Management & Reporting: Quarterly financial and progress reports; biannual vetting-committee reviews; final scientific and financial reports due within 6 weeks of completion.
Deadline:
Institution-specific timelines; institutions submit their top two proposals to MAKNA at [email protected]—contact your research office for internal deadlines.
Where to Go for Further Information & Application:
Download applicant guidelines and forms from MAKNA (see Appendix A for SOPs):
Contact: [email protected]