Guidelines for Grant Application

Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology Research Grant (MSAI-RG)

These guidelines are prepared to explain the application process, scope and application conditions of the MSAI Research Grant. This grant funding is an initiative of MSAI to support Malaysian researchers in the field of Allergy and Immunology.

1. Background

The Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI) is committed to embedding a positive and inclusive research culture within its community. At the MSAI Executive Committee Meeting held on 7th May 2023, it was decided to create a training grant to support research among its members.

The objective of the grant is to encourage research in Allergy and Immunology and provide financial support to trainees and specialists who wish to carry out research in the field. The MSAI Executive Committee (EXCO) has outlined below the terms and conditions for the applicants when applying for the grant.

2. Eligibility

• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.
• Applicants must be fully paid members of MSAI for at least three (3) preceding consecutive years/life membership.
• The applicant should be the principal/primary investigator of the research project. If the project is a postgraduate project, the principal investigator will be the supervisor and not the postgraduate trainee.
• All research grant applications need to have ethical approval by the relevant ethics committee.
• Applicants with other pre-existing research grants will still be considered (preference will be given to those who have no pre-existing grants).
• Researchers are not allowed to apply if an offer has already been obtained for the current year from MSAI until the previous research is completed and published.

3. Research Characteristics

• Research must be in the field of Allergy and Immunology.
• The research period does not exceed 2 years.
• The fund applied for must not exceed the ceiling of RM30,000.

4. Application Procedure

• Applicants must prepare a research proposal including a detailed budget and information of other sources of funding.
• All applications should be received by 31st December of each year, subject to financial position and existing allocations.
• Announcement of grant offers will be made known to applicants on the MSAI website.
• All applicants need to fill in the MSAI Research Grant Application Form as on the MSAI website including CV of all project members according to the format provided by MSAI.
• All applications must submit the following documents via email to MSAI Secretariat (incomplete submissions will not be considered):
  • Completed application form
  • Updated curriculum vitae
  • Project proposal
  • Ethics approval document

MSAI Research Grant – Now Open

Applications for the MSAI Research Grant are now open to MSAI members. This grant supports research in Allergy and Immunology and aims to encourage impactful local research.

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Application Period

Opens: 12 February 2026
Closes: 15 March 2026

Click Here to Download MSAI Research Grant Application Form

5. Evaluation Process

• Preference is given to research that can have a positive impact in the field of Allergy and Immunology.
• All applications will be evaluated and vetted by the MSAI Grant Review Committee.
• The MSAI Grant Review Committee meets during January–February and final decisions are communicated to applicants during the next MSAI Congress.
• Applicants must have established records of effective performance and sound financial management.
• Successful applicants will be informed via email as soon as a decision has been made.
• All decisions made by the committee are final and no appeals will be entertained.

6. Amount and Disbursement

• The maximum amount for each research grant is RM30,000.
• Upon successful application, total research award will be disbursed within 30 days of approval and submission of relevant documents to channel the funds.
• Any unused funds must be returned to MSAI.

7. Governance of Research Project

• Researchers need to:
  1. Adhere to the milestone achievement schedule and percentage of expenditure.
  2. Adhere to the research progress report submission schedule (failure to do so may cause the grant to be withdrawn).
  3. Submit the final research report no later than 3 months from the end date of the project.
• A report needs to be provided to MSAI EXCO at mid-way and at completion of the research.
• The Project Leader is not allowed to use the grant allocation for purposes that are not directly related to the research project.
• Any procurement or new purchase application is not allowed after 3 months from the end date of the project.
• The approved project must be implemented according to the approval that has been given based on governance.

8. Research Output

• The research grant recipients are required to provide an oral or poster presentation of the research findings in the MSAI Annual Scientific Congress (within 2 years of completion).
• All researchers are required to publish at least 1 publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Recipients of the research grant must acknowledge MSAI as a funding source in all presentations and publications.

9. Further Information

Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology Secretariat

142 Jalan Ipoh,
51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 603 4041 6336 / 603 4041 0092
Fax: 603 4042 6970
Email: info@allergymsai.org

Prepared by Associate Professor Dr Intan Hakimah Ismail
President-Elect
Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology