TOP RESEARCH SCIENTISTS MALAYSIA TRSM 2012

Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM)

The Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) project is an ASM initiative in line with its focus on fostering a culture of excellence in science, technology and innovation (STI). The project aims to identify and recognize the leading research scientists in Malaysia. The output of this project is a TRSM profile that would provide a centralized point of reference on leading scientists in Malaysia along with information on their research areas. The convention of the best minds in the country would create a hub for knowledge dissemination that can spur the growth of STI in Malaysia.

1. Objectives

-To develop a list of leading research scientists;
-To recognize and showcase top Malaysian research scientists as drivers of the national STI agenda;
-To identify Malaysian research scientists with pioneer mindset to move the country forward in an innovation-led economy; and
-To build a critical mass of leading research scientists.

2. Significance

This project aims to showcase top Malaysian research scientists who can serve as follows:

-Role models of excellence;
-Mentor to the next generation;
-Leaders to implement the STI agenda;
-Experts to strengthen industry and stakeholders confidence in research capacity and capability;
-Think tank and advisors to national STI policy and decision-making;
-Science communicators and ambassadors;
-Science and technology project evaluators;
-Reference points for STI linkages at national and international levels; and
-Agents for wealth creation and societal well being.

3. Usability

The TRSM Database is envisaged to facilitate the following uses:

-Expertise search;
-Profiling of researchers;
-Clustering of expertise;
-Promotion and positioning of top Malaysian research scientists;
-Facilitating business networking and matching with other institutions;
-Promoting research networking and matching with other institutions;
-Determining the impact of top Malaysian researchers;
-Gateway for international grant agencies to find research partners in Malaysia;
-Identification of Malaysian research leaders in STI to move K-economy;
-Benchmarking national strength in STI;
-Providing information to facilitate nomination of STI awards;
-Showcasing ‘Who’s Who’ as innovation leader and academic leader;
-Facilitating informed decisions on allocations for funding and policy;
-Identifying the gaps in demand and supply of niche research areas and human resource development; and
-Attracting prospective investors and facilitating postgraduate linkages for R&D activities.

4. Eligibility

· The recognition is given to Malaysian research scientists working in Malaysia whose outstanding achievements in STI have been nationally and internationally recognized.
· At the time of application, the candidate should be actively involved in research (research activities in the last 5 years should be reflected in CV) with at least 10 years cumulative contribution towards the progress of STI.
· The candidate should be of high ethical standing.

5. Application/ Nomination Mechanism

-Each organization (IPTA/IPTS/RI/NGO/Industry/STE Professional Body) shall nominate candidate(s) based on the eligibility criteria stated. There is no limit to the number of nominations from each organization.
-Eligible candidate can also apply individually.
-Nomination is limited to individuals only.

Please refer the following link for registration http://www.mytopscientists.org
Public users or applicants are required to register with a User ID and Password. Kindly click on ‘Create New’ to register.

6. Evaluation Process

-All applications will be evaluated by an appointed panel of eminent scientists.
-The decision of the panel shall be final.
-All applicants will be notified of the decision.

7. Privileges

Those who are recognized as Top Research Scientists Malaysia can benefit from the following privileges:

-Facilitation by ASM for attachment to world-renowned research laboratories and centres of excellence by leveraging on ASM’s international and national linkages;
-International Fund Facilitation Programme (IFFP) to obtain international R&D grants;
-Profiled in leading media;
-Featured in STI databases as ‘Top Research Scientists Malaysia for promotion and positioning;
-Featured in a book on ‘Top Research Scientists Malaysia’ to be published by ASM; and
-Preference for research funding.