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R&D Grant Briefing 24 th February, 2015 MoE Putrajaya

Outline CREST Overview Key Clusters and Technology Domain Areas R&D Grant Q&A

CREST Overview

About CREST Launched in June 2012, CREST was formed to address Malaysia s E&E needs for: An INDUSTRY-LED ORGANISATION to drive R&D and innovation A PLATFORM FOR LOCAL & MNC COMPANIES to form a formidable R&D ecosystem A sustainable pipeline for INDUSTRY-RELEVANT R&D GRADUATES 4

Our Vision CREST envisions to be a world recognized Centre for Research & Collaboration in the E&E sector. Malaysia, in the year 2020, aims to be a strategic E&E center for leading global E&E players and domestic champions, offering high value money with a deep pool of talents. We will focus on design and development and high-complexity manufacturing and build leading edge capabilities in the area of ecologically sustainable technologies. ~PEMANDU, Electronics & Electrical Lab 2010

CREST is An Industry-led catalyst for the growth of Malaysia s E&E industry. CREST accelerates economic growth by driving collaboration between the Industry, Academia and Government. CREST sparks a vibrant R&D ecosystem by spearheading activities in 3 areas: R&D, Talent Development and Commercialization. We just turned two! as of June 2014

14 Founding Members, 2 Full Members

CREST Strategy Envisioning 2020 Phase 1 (Seeding) 2012-2014 Industry Driven Research Grow Talent Partner Universities Phase 2 (Cluster Focus) 2015-2017 Focus Tech Clusters Grow SME Companies Academic Collaboration Generate Business Value Phase 3 (Take off) 2018-2020 World Class E&E Ecosystem Local Technopreneurs Capital Flow M C A CREST C C M S A M M A M C C A C CREST S S C A S C M A M A S A S M A C A S C A M A S C M A A M A A M C S S C M A CREST A C S S M C C A S S A S A C Cluster M MNC S SME A Academia

Operational Matrix R&D Talent Industry Development Opto-electronics & LED Embedded System & IoT IC Design, Test & Validation World Class Electronics Manufacturing Drones & Driverless Vehicles Advanced Materials & Packaging

R&D Projects (2012-2014) Collaboration Partners 74 projects, RM59 million 66% industry and 34% Government 37 Companies 22 Locals and 15 MNCs 16 Academic Institutions 15 Locals and 1 International Projected Outcomes 8 Projects Completed 18 Projects to be completed in 2015, 48 in 2016-2018 63 Commercializable IPs 3 achieved, 60 in 2015-2018 299 Publications 20 achieved, 31 by end 2014, 253 in 2015-2018 115 Post-graduates 87 MSc and 28 PhD 2 MSc awarded in 2013-2014 10 MSc and 2 PhD to be awarded in 2015

After 3 years: 37 companies, 16 universities, 74 projects Research Collaboration

2012-2014 R&D Projects Breakdown Hot Domain Areas IC Pkg & Interconnect, Test & Measurement, Thermal Management, Energy Harvesting & Power Mgmt, IC & Board Design, Optics & Photonics, Predictive Engineering, AV Signal Processing & Analytics, RF/Microwave Design, Sensors Emerging Areas Large Area Electronics, Data Analytics, Energy Harvesting, Sensors, Nanotechnology, VLC, Signal Processing, Microwave Communication, Mobile Learning

Phase 1. Talent Up-skilling Program Phase 1: Seeding 2012 2014 R&D Talent Development Phase 2: Cluster Focus 2015-2017 Phase 3: Take Off 2018-2020 Industry-Relevant Graduate Program 1.0 FasTrack I, II, III (2011-2014) IBC CREST SIP FasTrack MSc (2013-2015) 316 Participants, 9 companies 22 Participants, 3 Companies 160 participants,4 Companies, 5 universities 55 participants, Companies Great Outcomes Limited impact to ecosystem Limited sustainability Need for a collaboration between industry and university to align the curriculum to industry needs.

Phase 2. Industry-Relevant Curriculum & Finishing School Concept Immediate Intervention, 2011-2014 Existing Talent High $ Limited talent 4 Years B.Sc. in Engineering + Limited internship period, 10-12 weeks Limited industry involvement IAP, FYP, Innovate Malaysia Year 4 career talks & fairs 1 Year Up-skilling FasTrack, SNUCOE HIT-RSE, TESSDE GEMS Sustainable Industry-Relevant Graduate Program, 2013-2020 New Talent Year 1-2 Industry Awareness Year 3-4 + max. 6 months Finishing School Industrial MSc/PhD Low $ Higher talent Early Industry Awareness Cluster Workshop Innovation Challenges and Entrepreneurship Program Industry-Relevant Curriculum, Blended Learning Extended Internship (6-18 months), Industry-based projects- Project Hopper Adjunct Lecture & Lecturer Attachment Accelerated Industrial MSc/PhD Talent Database Mapped to Industry Requirements 14

R&D Talent Development 2014 Key Programs Influencing University Curriculum Expanding Industry-relevant curriculum adoption 14 topics (ES, IC, LED) 4 Universities, 580 students 12 Companies, 19 Lecturers TGL Finishing School Program (www.crest.my/tglfinishingschool) Kicked-off Open Source Online Blended Learning Platform Sept 14 5 Topics 76 Students RM490k (CREST, Universities, MoE) RM240k (Industry in-kind)

R&D Talent Development 2014 Key Programs Industry Adjunct Lecturers 20 Industrial Experts 5 Industrial Trainers 14 Companies (SME, MNC, Design Services) Leveraging Expert Networks in Industry and University Clustering Experts from Research Network into Key Domain Areas 145 industry practitioners 159 academic researchers 116 Industrial Post-graduate Talents 86 MSc & 30 PhD

R&D Talent Development 2014 Key Programs 5 high schools; 400 students trained Sponsored & supported by USM plus 12 companies MRSM Science and Innovation Carnival Tech Mentor Program for 16 teams 5 Semi-finalists and 2 Finalist (4th and 6th placing overall) Influences UiTM Shah Alam and Penang, UNIMAP, UTM to follow suit 200+ registrations, 6 submission 4 Shortlisted, 2 accepted 2 successful internship at Intel and Motorola 8 workshops 5 universities 10 companies 487 students

Cluster Focus PHASE 2: 2015-2017

Phase 2: Market-driven cluster-focused cross-sector collaboration E&E as an Enabler CREST drives the collaboration of industry and academic partners - identify, develop and nurture solutions & start-ups in targeted markets cluster.

Phase 2. Cluster Focus Phase 1: Seeding 2012 2014 Continuous R&D Grant Programs Phase 1 74 R&D Projects 37 companies 16 academic institutions Phase 2: Cluster Focus 2015-2017 Optoelectronics (LED Epitaxy, LED apps, SSL) Epitaxial Layer LED Materials SSL Design Phase 3: Take Off 2018-2020 Embedded & Internet of Things (healthcare, wearable, mfg.) Data Analytics, Big Data Science Advanced wireless communication / next gen communication (>5G)TVWS (TV White-Spaces) Sensors & Sensing Physical, Chemical, Bio, Optical Energy systems, management, efficient, harvesting (low energy, power management) 1 2 Phase 2-3 Strategic Plan Market-driven Cluster-focus Innovative Solutions Technology Domain Blocks Research & Development IC Design, Test and Validation Organic /printable electronics Wearables Advanced testing (IC/Board/SW) - Probe cards, JTAG IC Design automation Advanced Logic emulation UI/UX specific/defined SoC/IC/FPGA Advanced Materials & Packaging 4 Semiconductor device packaging - Multi-chip packaging (TUV, TSV) Cheaper epoxy & compound Compound semiconductor engineering (materials) World-class Electronics Manufacturing Automation/robotic/low volume-high mix (adaptable), Smart factory / manufacturing Drones, Driverless vehicles / Autonomous Vehicle Technology 3 5 6

Phase 2. Targeted Research Initiative Open R&D Grant (Existing) Targeted R&D Grant Primary aim to nurture collaborative research in industryrelevant areas Open themed projects proposed/required by industry, collaborated with universities Support industry innovation needs Disparity outcomes create pockets of excellence in key and emerging domain areas Focus on selected clusters; LEDs, Internet of Things, IC Design Support key CREST innovation initiatives Concentrated research areas maximise & synergise outcome in focused areas Launched Sep-2014 31 Concept Papers 11 Full Applications 4 Shortlisted

Phase 2: Cluster Focus Phase 1: Seeding 2012 2014 R&D Projects Phase 2: Cluster Focus 2015-2017 Phase 3: Take Off 2018-2020 Open R&D 74 Projects Funneling of Key & Emerging Domain Areas (i.e. wireless energy, TIM, nano-electronics, data analytics) Funneling research activities into key clusters and technology domain areas LED / SSL IoT and Emb. System IC Design World Class Mfg Adv. Matls & Pkg Drones & Driverless Vehicles Hot Domain Areas IC Pkg & Interconnect, Test & Measurement, Thermal Management, Energy Harvesting & Power Mgmt, IC & Board Design, Optics & Photonics, Predictive Engineering, AV Signal Processing & Analytics, RF/Microwave Design, Sensors Emerging Areas Large Area Electronics, Data Analytics, Energy Harvesting, Sensors, Nanotechnology, VLC, Signal Processing, Microwave Communication, Mobile Learning

Phase 2. Alignment to CREST E&E Roadmap Phase 1: Seeding 2012 2014 Phase 2: Cluster Focus 2015-2017 Phase 3: Take Off 2018-2020 R&D Projects Open R&D 74 Projects IP/Experts Exploitation & Knowledge Sharing (contract research, licensing, engineering services, R&D Lecture) Leverage and exploitation of IP, Expertise and Knowledge developed through R&D projects IP Contract research (co-funding) Licensing (revenue sharing) Spin-off (co-funding, revenue sharing) Experts Contract Research (Co-funding) Engineering Services (Revenue sharing) Knowledge R&D Lecture Series (Free @ CREST, Co-fund @ univ.) Adjunct Lecture, Workshop (Paid, Revenue Sharing)

Phase 2: Market-Driven Cluster-Focused Cross-Sector Collaboration Epitaxy as key enabler to higher value LED and SSL solutions. Professor Shuji Nakamura Inventor of blue LED, the underlying enabler for today s white light LED

Phase 2: Market-Driven Cluster-Focused The Internet of Things (IoT) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mevc0rjghby

says The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects communicating through the Internet that contain embedded technology to communicate and sense, or interact with their internal state, or the external environment Through 2020, 30 billion units of IoT devices will be shipped 10 billion units shipped in 2020 alone. The Internet of Things will create a new US$328 Billion market for technology products and services by 2020. Source : The Internet of Things Emerging Business Models, Challenges and Opportunities, Ganesh Ramamoorthy, 22 April 2014, Gartner

Opportunities in Malaysia US$328 Billion Market

Our Internet of Things (IoTs) journey to date Healthcare IoT Blue-print TWG 22 nd Apr CREST-Gartner IoT Workshop IoT business insights sharing by Gartner Captains of Industry from E&E Healthcare Cluster formed with Kontron as industry lead 28 th Apr Technical exchange between Cambridge University & Healthcare Cluster members 8 th May Connected Healthcare Cluster Vision, Strategic Thrusts formulated Division of cluster into 3 major sub-groups Insights Technology Regulatory/Policy 14-15 th May National IoT Blue- Print TWG workshop National Healthcare IoT TWG formed Expanded cluster members to > 36 organisations CREST helps define the National IoT Blueprint for Healthcare vertical Sep 2014 itransport cluster, kickedoff 9 September 2014 Motorola Solutions as industry lead Connected Healthcare Selected as 1 of 4 iconic projects for the National Internet of Things (IoTs) Strategic Roadmap Initiatives

CREST IoT Clusters 2 are here, more to come Alignment to Phase 2: Market-Driven Cluster-Focused & EE Roadmap (Embedded & Internet of Things ) Cluster Lead A Connected Healthcare C M S Participation from > 36 Organisations IoTs itransport (Automotive / Transportation) A Cluster Lead Participation from > 15 Organisations Retail C Smart Cities A S NB: This is a non-exhaustive list, snapshot on 22 April 2014, which represents the interests, needs and knowhow/capabilities of the workshop participants. Additional market verticals shall be expanded, in line with the industry interests, needs and capabilities respectively. C Cluster M MNC S SME A Academia M C A S M C S M

The Connected Healthcare Cluster Vision Enabling readily affordable, attainable, patient centric quality healthcare through technology Mission Realising cost effective healthcare and wellness solutions by infusing leading edge wearable embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices technology

54 Cluster Members from > 36 Organisations FlexTTech * NB: As at 19 June 2014 Cluster Lead:

Expanded Vision / Mission of CHC Vision Enabling readily affordable, attainable, patient centric quality healthcare through technology Mission Realising cost effective, quality healthcare and wellness solutions to all by infusing leading edge wearable embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices technology Creating local R&D eco-system and open innovation platform in designing state-of-art, simple and highly intuitive world-class connected healthcare solutions Leading and driving de-facto industry open IoT standard for healthcare vertical Improving availability and accessibility of quality healthcare Creating awareness on the benefits IoT enabled healthcare solutions, and propelling healthcare into information age CREST Connected Healthcare Cluster Use only

Connected Healthcare Cluster - Strategic Thrusts Thrust #1: Develop IP suite for local companies to innovate technologically advanced healthcare & wellness care devices & solutions Thrust #2: Digitize health & wellness care informatics with ICT Thrust #3: Develop cost effective, portable medical equipment platform that deliver the same diagnostic functionality of its bigger size, more expensive siblings Thrust #4: Groom talent for designing next-gen highly intuitive, user friendly healthcare products, solutions and services. What is not included in scope of this cluster:- Avoid huge equipment space, eg. MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound etc. (space dominated by GE, Siemens, etc) Anything not IoT & embedded Focus on IoT, mobility, wearables, the users CREST Connected Healthcare Cluster Use only

Challenges & Research Opportunity => Need for interoperable, Open-IoT standard How might the devices (IoT sensors) be integrated into the total end-to-end solutions? How might the devices (IoT sensors) interoperate among themselves? How might a single device able to feed data into multiple platforms and systems? How might we create a multi-vendor, interoperate-able devices/system for Connected Healthcare?

>24 Organisations Automotive / Transportation itransport IOT Cluster Cluster Lead

CREST itransport Cluster Vision Enabling research and development eco-system for industry to innovate IoT transportation solutions Mission Enable end-to-end solutions for next generation, green and cost effective transportation system through collaboration of different disciplines Develop solutions that enhances safety, infotainment and commuting experience Spearhead smart transportation solutions in Malaysia and South East Asia with successful pilot showcase projects Develop strong talent pool and ecosystem in transportation / automotive industry Improve driving pleasure and transportation experience

Phase 2. Alignment to CREST E&E Roadmap Phase 1: Seeding 2012 2014 R&D Talent Development Phase 2: Cluster Focus 2015-2017 Phase 3: Take Off 2018-2020 Industry-Relevant Graduate Program 1.0 FasTrack I, II, III (2011-2014) IBC CREST SIP FasTrack MSc (2013-2015) 316 Participants, 9 companies 22 Participants, 3 Companies 160 participants,4 Companies, 5 universities 55 participants, Companies Great Outcomes Limited impact to ecosystem Limited sustainability Industry-Relevant Graduate Program 2.0 IRG 2.0 Curriculum Embedment & Finishing School Adjunct Lecture Series The Great Lab Challenges The Great Lab Industry-Relevant Graduate Program (2015-2017 Pilot @ UiTM) The Great Lab Talent Academy (Target kick-off 2017)

Phase 2: Nurturing Industry-Relevant Talent The Great Lab Industry-Relevant Graduate Program Skills & Knowledge Talent Innovation Cluster Requirements The Great Lab Industry-Relevant Graduate Program Industry Talk, Visit, Workshop The Great Lab Internship E-Learning In-Classroom Training Industry FYP

Postgraduate & Entrepreneurial Talent Program Key Clusters Embedded System & IoT Optoelectronics & LED IC Design, Test & Validation World Class Electronic Mfg Dtones & Driverless Vehicles Adv. Materials & Packaging Platform The Great Lab Industry Challenge TGL Cluster Challenge Programs & Activities Undergraduate Talent Postgraduate & Entrepreneurial Feeder Projects Capstone Design Project TGL Internship Final Year Project Cluster Workshop and Challenges Postgraduate & Entrepreneurial Talent Open & Targeted R&D Projects Cluster R&D Programs Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Targeted Outcomes Industry-Relevant R&D Talent Postgraduate and Entrepreneurial Talent Start-Up Ideas and Companies for Commercialization

Entrepreneurial Development TGL Workshops & Challenges IoT/BDA Hackathon CREST R&D Projects SMEs, Start-Ups Idea Innovate Malaysia & Young Innovate Driving ideation and PoCs through CREST programs TGL Challenges, Hackathon, R&D Projects and supporting other industry activities on innovation Pitch Industry experts and VC review panel to select ideas & PoCs for further development into MVP (Minimum Viable Products) Innovation Design Accelerator IoT Cloud Data Cente Research Lab Additive Mfg Center (AMC) Engineering Services Center (ESC) Facilitation and Accelerated Access to Strategic Shared Services Facilities and Industry Mentors Entrepreneur Accelerator CISCO Networking Academy IBM Global Entrepreneurial Program MaGIC Accelerator Shortlisted teams, SMEs to undergo Industry program for Entrepreneurial Development, and tenancy at CREST Place to develop their MVP and business model (6 months 3 years) Crowd-funding / Co-funding to support incubation of MVPs, Start-Ups, SMEs

R&D GRANT

About CREST R&D Grant Philosophy Higher value Electrical & Electronics (E&E) economic sector can be achieved when R&D thrives in the ecosystem This can be accelerated by promoting collaborative research between industry and academia Objectives To accelerate university s ability to produce industry-ready researchers To increase competitiveness of E&E industry Key features Focused on E&E industry, but not limited to E&E discipline Research results prepositioned for industrial application Accommodating intellectual property arrangement Plausible augmentation to in-company R&D initiative 44

Basic Terms and Conditions Partnership 1. Research project involves at least one company pairing with at least one university. 2. At least one of the universities involved must be located in Malaysia. 3. Companies involved must be registered in Malaysia. 4. Companies involved must not be owned by the university. Personnel 5. Either project lead or principal investigator must be Malaysian citizen. In the event the project lead and principal investigator is the same person, he/she must be Malaysian citizen. 6. Full-time post-graduate student researchers and full-time post-doctorate researchers whose tuition fees and/or allowance are paid by CREST R&D Grant must be Malaysian citizen. Full-time Master's student sponsored by CREST must complete his/her Bachelor s degree with a minimum CPGA of 3.0. 7. Students involved in the research project (regardless of whether allowance/tuition fee is paid by CREST Grant) shall not be the project lead. 45

Basic Terms and Conditions Limitation 8. Approved funded research duration corresponds to research scope. Maximum approved duration is not more than 3 years. Financial 9. Company contribution must be at least 50% of total research project budget. 10.Any equipment and software purchased under CREST R&D Grant is owned by CREST. 11.University is encouraged to contribute. Obligation 12.Each approved research project is obligated to meet stated deliverable (output) obligation. Output of post graduate students must be Malaysians only. 13.Project funded by CREST R&D Grant must not share any of its deliverables to meet other grant obligation (except for university s contribution for student allowance). Eligibility 14.CREST R&D Grant will be awarded to members of CREST only. Find how 46 to be a member at www.crest.my

Budget Eligible spending items - Tuition fee, examination, thesis for full-time post-graduate student (non company employee) MSc: up to RM10k/year for up to 2 years PhD: up to RM10k/year for up to 3 years - Post graduate student allowance for full-time post graduate student (non company employee) MSc: RM1800/month for up to 2 years PhD: RM2500/month for up to 3 years - Full-time post-doctorate allowance up to RM6.5k/month for up to 2 years - Software, non-customized equipment and material consumables to support research - Software or equipment rental not exceed RM50k/project - Reasonable travel from university to company and vice versa Non-eligible spending items - Consultation fee - Conference travel and fee - Publication fee - Training fee - Intellectual property filing - Maintenance and repair - Legal fee 47

GRASP Graduate Research Assistance Scholarship Program Goal is to attract 1 st Class students to pursue postgraduate studies Upgrade of allowance for Master or PhD students working on CREST R&D project (upon approval) Full-time post graduate student allowance Post Graduate Allowances per month Maximum Period Master Candidate RM2,500.00 2 Years PhD Candidate RM3,500.00 3 Years 48

GRASP Eligibility Entry criteria for Master Candidate Applicant must complete his/her Bachelor s degree in a field related to E&E engineering sector with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or working experience in E&E engineering sector of not less than 3 years with CGPA more than 3.3 Applicant must be a registered full time graduate student working on CREST R&D project Application is open for Malaysian only Applicant must be recommended by the University and Company of the CREST project he/she is working on 49

GRASP Eligibility Entry criteria for PhD Candidate Applicant without a Master s degree must complete his/her Bachelor s degree in a field related to E&E engineering sector with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 Applicant with a Master s degree in a field related to E&E engineering sector must publish at least 3 journal papers or possess working experience in E&E engineering sector of not less than 3 years after the graduation of Master s degree Applicant must be a registered full time graduate student working on CREST R&D project Application is open for Malaysian only Applicant must be recommended by the University and Company of the CREST project he/she is working on 50

Examples of Industry Contributions Company employees time working on the research Use of lab or factory equipment or machine Software license Training to research team members Intellectual property filing Conference travel and fee Necessary Optional Additional allowance or scholarship for students (non company employee) Additional allowance or scholarship for students (non company employee) Encouraged Total industry contribution > 50% of research cost 51

Examples of University Contributions Research materials Use of lab or factory equipment or machine Use of software available in the university Conference travel and fee Intellectual property filing Conference travel and fee Journal publication fees Scholarship for students (non company employee) 52

Deliverable Obligations Report and review Quarterly progress & financial report submission Periodic face to face project review and audit Final report submission and review Impact information (measuring the effectiveness of the project outcome) Outputs 1. Graduation of Malaysians post-graduate student(s) 2. Publication in journal 1 publication per MSc student researcher, 3 publications per PhD student researcher, 3 publications per year per funded post-doctorate researcher 3. Filling of intellectual property Proof of filing for patent or prove of filing for other unprotected IP 53

R&D GRANT EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

Evaluation Process Submission forms Meet T&C requirement? no yes Strategic Fit And Importance Strategic Fit And Importance Strategic Fit And Importance Strategic Fit And Importance Proposal Evaluation Proposal Evaluation Technical merit Technical merit Technical merit Proposal Evaluation Proposal Evaluation Technical merit Operational merit Operational merit Operational merit Operational merit Rejected proposals no Very Good & Excellent rating? yes Shortlisted proposals 55

Evaluation Criteria Assessment is done based on criteria: Strategic Fit And Importance Alignment of research project to priority areas Value to E&E ecosystem Impact to industryindustry relationship Alignment to cluster collaboration goal Technical Merit Innovation, contribution to knowledge Viability of research objectives Appropriateness of research methodology Technical complexity Publishable research outcome Operational Merit Thoroughness of research execution plan Appropriateness of milestones Soundness of human resource plan Project execution risks and ability to address them 56

HOW CAN ASSIST

Collaboration Assistance MNCs Local Univ Collaboration potential Foreign Univ Local Co Contact CREST for referral assistance 58

R&D GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Student should not be the project leader. CREST R&D secretariat liaise only with the Project Leader.

Describe Company s business. High level description of the company s contribution.

Describe the University. High level description of role -researchers, supervisor, student, lab, etc.

Include to-be-hired student placeholder to show completeness. Okay not to have CV for to-behired students.

Avoid using names that indicate identity of parties involved. For guidance only, will not affect evaluation. Duration: from start of Research Grant Agreement, until final report submission, student graduation.

Keep it short and simple. Be concise! May use abstract format. Include both business and technological issues as background.

Avoid using names that indicate identity of parties involved. Problem statement: research gap, technology challenge, design trade-off, etc. Avoid using business issue as problem statement. Objectives must be attainable. Should not be affected by the result of the experiment, validation, etc. Methodology used must be justifiable. Correspond to each objective.

Cover project scope and research scope. Show subcomponents, tasks, milestones, owner, duration. Roles: project leader, principal investigator, researchers, advisors, stakeholders. State identified risks and response plan. Include both technical and operational risks. Risk should be ranked and categorized according to probability and impact. 67

State deliverable commitment. Articulate the benefit of the result of your research and the benefit of your collaboration. Make your point why it should be funded. 68

Include those from company and university. Are the equipment and software available as shared services? Complete the budget schedule. 69

Project Title/Code : Name of Project Leader : BUDGET Description 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total 2014 2015 2016 1) Allowances and Study Fees Total: Allowances and Study Fees Description 2) Other Personnel Cost (travel, transport, accommodation, etc.) Amount requested from CREST Industry contribution University contribution Total: Other Personnel Cost 3) Rental (space, equipment, software, etc.) Total: Rental 4) Procurement of Equipment (Refer Definition Tab) Total: Procurement of Equipment 5) Procurement of Software Total: Procurement of Software 6) Procurement of Research Materials etc. Total: Procurement of Research Materials etc. 7) Maintenance and Repairs Total: Maintenance and Repairs Grand Total Amount requested from CREST Industry contribution University contribution 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total 2014 2015 2016 The Budget Schedule Itemize cost by category and by year. Add more columns for company or university contribution if needed. Include all supporting documents (e.g. quotation, salary/burden rate, etc.) Grand Total Approved project may not have all requested budget approved. 8) Miscellaneous Total: Miscellaneous

Non-disclosure will effect evaluation and approval. Project leader to sign. 71

List of attachments to be submitted with the application.

Application Submission Softcopy to tazura@crest.my Hardcopy to: R&D Secretariat Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST) sains@usm, Block C, Ground Floor, No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Deadline: 28 February 2015 Inquiry: 04-652 0031 Website: www.crest.my 73

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