Good day all researchers,

Announcement of the opening of the CREST Targeted R&D Grant Cycle 1/2016

CREST is pleased to announce the opening of the application for CREST Targeted R&D Grant Cycle 1/2016 to researchers from the institutions of higher learning and the industries. The Targeted R&D Grant offers attractive intellectual property arrangement between CREST and the researchers. 

The objective of the CREST Targeted R&D Grant is to promote targeted research in key clusters identified in the table below. 

The Targeted R&D projects will drive new technology development and innovation (products, solutions) for intended market verticals. These will be shaped by the Technology & Market trends Input from industry and academia partners.  

Submit your application and supporting documents in both hardcopy (to our office) and softcopy (via e-mail) before 29th February 2016, addresses as follows:

Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST)
sains@usm, Block C, Ground Floor, No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, MALAYSIA

 
tazura@crest.my

Best regards,

Tazura Hazilla Bt Mohd Tajuddin

R&D Division

1. +604 652 0088
2. +604 652 0031
3.  +604 652 0099

CREST

sains@usm

Block C, Ground Floor, 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul

11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

www.crest.my

CREST is pleased to announce the opening of the application for CREST Open R&D Grant Cycle 1/2016 to researchers from the institutions of higher learning and the industries. CREST R&D Grant is not limited to E&E discipline but should support E&E industry sector. With accommodating intellectual property arrangement, industry involvement in the research enables the research result to be prepositioned to industry application, increasing the potential for commercialisation at research completion.

Submit your application and supporting documents in both hardcopy (to our office) and softcopy (via e-mail) before 29th February 2016, addresses as follows:

Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST)
sains@usm, Block C, Ground Floor, No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, MALAYSIA

tazura@crest.my

Dear researchers,

Please be informed that the Science Fund (MOSTI) grant applications for 2016 will be assessed and processed based on 4 cycles which are scheduled as follows :-

Please take note of the following:-

1. Evaluation processes will be conducted by respective Research Alliances
2. Maximum duration of the project is 30 months
3. Maximum total allocation is RM 500,000
4. Application must be done online through eScienceFund application portal.
5. Do not press submit button before internal evaluation
6. Do amendment as instructed by the evaluators
7. Notification to press SUBMIT BUTTON will be sent to project leader after proposal has been verified by respective Research Alliances
8. The application will be submitted to RMC for further verification and submission to MOSTI

Below are the list of documents that must be submitted to UTM Research Alliances :

1. One (1) hardcopy of complete Proposal (printed from e-ScienceFund system)
2. Updated CV (Applicant & Members) (printed from e-ScienceFund system)
3. Quotation for item listed under V26000, V29000 & V35000
4. Contract letter (IF APPLICANT IS CONTRACT STAFF)
5. Collaboration Letter from industries

Guideline, Checklist and Internal Evaluation Form can be downloaded from http://rmc.utm.my/download/
Application can be made through the following link: http://ernd.mosti.gov.my/site/login

All eligible researchers are strongly encouraged to apply for this research grant. For enquiries please contact the following officers:

 Your co-operation is much appreciated. Thank you.

Announcement of the opening of the CREST Open R&D Grant Cycle 1/2016

CREST is pleased to announce the opening of the application for CREST Open R&D Grant Cycle 1/2016 to researchers from the institutions of higher learning and the industries. CREST R&D Grant is not limited to E&E discipline but should support E&E industry sector. With accommodating intellectual property arrangement, industry involvement in the research enables the research result to be prepositioned to industry application, increasing the potential for commercialisation at research completion. 

Submit your application and supporting documents in both hardcopy (to our office) and softcopy (via e-mail) before 29th February 2016, addresses as follows:

Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST)
sains@usm, Block C, Ground Floor, No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, MALAYSIA

tazura@crest.my

please allow me to inform you about an open call for applications for the DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Projects: Practical-oriented trainings for New Researchers.

The aim of DIES ProGRANT is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national or international research funding (every participant will have the opportunity to tailor their application to the funding institution of their choice). Researchers from all disciplines can apply for this course. Each group will consist of 30 participants from the region. Because of its multicultural nature, DIES ProGRANT is also an effective tool for promoting international research and relationships.

Course Dates:
Seminar I:                    April 18^th – 22^nd, 2016, Jakarta, Indonesia
E-Learning Module:    May – June 2016
Seminar II:                    November 14^th – 18^th, 2016, Bali, Indonesia

Potential participants are researchers and PhD-holders from Indonesia and Malaysia.

Selection criteria are that participants:

• Must hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent research experience
• Have an affiliation to an academic institution in the above mentioned countries
• Possess excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Be preferably at the beginning or middle stages of their research career.

30 participants will be selected according to the quality of their exposé and also based on regional and institutional profiles. Applicants will be given a final decision by mid-February 2016.

The costs for this training course will be mainly covered by funds of the DAAD (travel expenses, accomodation and meals, course expenses).

Participants and/or their home institutions are expected to cover local transportation in their home countries (for example: taxi to airport), visa costs (if applicable), health insurance and possible additional per diems for the stay in Indonesia.

Deadline for applications is January 3^rd, 2016, 11:00 pm German time.

For detailed information concerning the application requirements and process please see call for application attached and http://www.proposalwriting.globalsouth.uni-koeln.de/6852.html

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – Visiting Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Software Engineering for 2016-2017

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for visiting faculty positions for 2016-2017. The department offers B.S. degrees in computer science and in software engineering, as well as an M.S. in software engineering. Both undergraduate programs are ABET accredited and the graduate program is based on the Graduate Software Engineering Reference Curriculum. Enrollment in the department has doubled over the past six years; so, we continue to expand our faculty.

Ranked #1 among undergraduate engineering colleges by US News and World Report for the 17^th consecutive year, Rose-Hulman is a highly selective, primarily undergraduate college of engineering, science and mathematics (www.rose-hulman.edu). Rose-Hulman professors are outstanding teachers.

We are looking for outstanding candidates from all areas of computer science and software engineering, including those with industry experience. An earned M.S. or Ph.D. in computer science or software engineering, or equivalent industry experience, is required.

Essential job functions include teaching and advising students, continued professional development, and service to the department, institute and professional community. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita or resume, a statement on their teaching philosophy, and a statement on their professional development goals to https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu. Three recommendation letters must be submitted by the applicant’s references through the above website.

Detailed information is available from J.P. Mellor, Head of Computer Science and Software Engineering at mellor@rose-hulman.edu or 812-877-8085 and http://www.rose-hulman.edu/csse/faq. Initial review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Source obtained from here

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) invites all interested parties to actively participate in the working group (WG) effort for IEEE P802.22.3™ Standard for Spectrum Characterization and Occupancy Sensing.

Scope
This Standard defines a Spectrum Characterization and Occupancy Sensing (SCOS) System. It specifies measurement parameters and device behaviors. It includes protocols for reporting measurement information that enable coalescing the results from multiple such devices. The standard leverages interfaces and primitives that are derived from IEEE 802.22™ 2011, and uses any on-line transport mechanism available to achieve the control and management of the system. Interfaces and primitives are provided for conveying value added sensing information to various spectrum sharing database services. This standard specifies a device operating in the bands below 1 GHz and a second device operating from 2.7 GHz to 3.7 GHz.

Need for the Project

Recently, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the United States and other regulators such as OfCom UK, have broadened their horizons for cooperative spectrum sharing approaches in order to optimize spectrum utilization. For example see the PCAST Report (See §8.1). FCC/ NTIA are in the process of opening new spectrum bands that specifically require multi-levels of regulated users (e. g. primary, opportunistic etc.) to share the spectrum.
There is emphasis on greater spectrum efficiencies, spectrum sharing and spectrum utilization, which requires not only database driven configuration of the radios, but systems that can provide spectrum occupancy at a particular location and at a particular time.
Stakeholders for the Standard
Manufacturers and users of semiconductor, personal computer, wireless devices and sensors, consumer electronic devices, mobile devices, wireless Internet service providers etc.
Upcoming Meetings
The best way to get involved in the project is to attend a face-to-face or virtual meeting.  The next meeting of IEEE P802.22.3 will be held via teleconference on 6 January 2016 at 9 AM EST.  There is also a face-to-face meeting at the Sands Venetian Hotel in Macau, China 13-16 March 2016.

Dial-In Instructions for 6 January Meeting:

Join the WebEx
9:00 AM (EST)
Meeting Number: 966 345 272
Meeting Password: Hello123
Attendee access code: 175 552 5

Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call:

Call-in toll-free number (ATT Audio Conference): +1 888 331-6674 (US)
Call-in number (ATT Audio Conference): +1 312 777-1452 (US)
Global Numbers