Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre (UMCares)

UM Community Flagship Grant

Transforming academic research into sustainable social impact for the well-being of communities in Malaysia.

Maximum Quantum

RM 100,000

Project Duration

12 - 24 Months

Target Beneficiaries

100+ People

Background

Bridging University & Society

The UM Community Flagship Grant (Perdana Komuniti@UM) aims to benefit the community using outputs from Universiti Malaya's research. It is an initiative by the UM Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) serving as a one-stop centre for social change.

Supports Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (WKB 2030).
Guided by the 10-10 MySTIE Framework and 12th Malaysia Plan.
Implements UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Strategy

Grant Objectives

Address Community Issues

Solving societal problems through research findings implemented by UM researchers, staff, and students.

Strategic Cooperation

A collaborative platform between UM, Government, Industry, NGOs, media, and target communities.

National Agenda

Supporting national and international agendas through projects that have a positive and sustainable impact.

Priority Areas

UM Community Focus

Health & Well-being

Quality Education

Finance & Economy

Environmental Sustainability

Eligibility

Core Application Criteria

Open to UM Academic Staff

Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers & Lecturers (Permanent or Contract active for min. 12 months).

Interdisciplinary Research

Must involve at least two (2) academic disciplines and a minimum of two (2) co-researchers.

Knowledge Transfer Activities

Each project must execute a minimum of three (3) knowledge/technology/skill transfer activities with the community.

Performance Indicators

MyRA® Star Rating

Project Level

Rating 3: Change

Improvement in Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Aspirations (KASA) within the community.

Program Target

Rating 4: Practice

Change in innovation practices leading to direct benefits like quality of life or income increase.

Excellence

Rating 5: Empowerment

Empowering communities to be self-reliant and ensuring long-term sustainability of innovation practices.

Documents & Forms

Application & Reporting Process

Please ensure you have read the guidelines thoroughly before completing the application form. All active projects are required to submit progress and final reports according to the stipulated timeline.

Grant Guidelines Main Project Form Sub-Project Form Progress Report Final Report

All forms must be signed by the Dean/Head of Responsibility Centre (PTj) before submission.

Community Program Tier 1 Grant- Flagship