Enhancing Flood Disaster Management through Integrated River Basin Approach
Writing Successful FRGS
Proposals
25 February 2015
Assoc. Prof. Anis Nurashikin Nordin
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Kulliyah of Engineering
IIUM
Presentation Outline
FRGS Flood Disaster Management
◦
Guidelines
◦
Theme
FRGS Definitions
Common Mistakes
Q&A
Reading the Guidelines
First step of writing the proposal is to read the
guidelines by the sponsor
Sponsors (MOE, MOSTI, MOA) change their
guidelines each time the call for proposals are
released.
Writing proposals are like writing an exam, the
answers should fit into the answer scheme
proposal guidelines
Flood Disaster Management – Study
Approach
River basin framework
◦
Unique due to its
natural delineation based on water divide
◦
Hydrological and geo-morphological processes and interaction
between biota and abiota can be established and quantified.
Focus on Sg Kelantan and Sg Pahang basins
most affected
by the recent flood disaster.
Information and data to be used to formulate effective
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategy.
Studies in other river basins ( e.g Sg Johor, Sg Muar, Sg.
Kemaman, Sg Perak, Sg Sarawak, Sg Batang Tatau, Sg Silau), are
also encouraged
Research must aim for
◦
sustainable development (economical, environmental, social)
◦
DRR towards providing solution to flood disaster (fundamental
and applied).
Flood Disaster Management –
Main Theme
“Holistic solution to flood disaster based
on Integrated River Basin Management”
Basin characteristics
:
geomorphological and hydrological
processes, catchment morphometry, vegetation over.
Impact on environmental assets
:
forest, forest
management, water supply and water quality, aquatic habitat,
environmental flow, bio-diversity etc.
Flood and flood disaster
:
trigging and causal factors,
mechanism of disaster, risk and uncertainties, impacts, early warning
system, flood protection and mitigation measures, flood modeling
and prediction, climate change, weather forecasting, etc.
Land-use and land-cover:
land-use management and
administration, effectiveness of land-cover policy, spatial analysis,
sustainable resource utilization, etc
.
Flood Disaster Management –
Sub Themes
Urbanization and industrialization
:
villages, township
and city, transportation, evacuation processes, relief program,
floodplain settlement/encroachment, etc.
Governance for disaster risk reduction:
law and
legislation, development plan, resources protection, awareness,
institutional arrangement, policy and guidelines, SOP, insurance,
living with flood, etc.
Health and safety:
Community based, psychosocial,
infectious and non-infectious diseases, chronic diseases, food
security, water borne diseases, vector borne diseases, education,
vandalism, social problem, etc.
Flood Disaster Management –
Sub Themes
Disaster relief and preparedness:
Volunteerism,
response and preparedness, recovery, ERP, livestock
relief, solid waste management, mobile facilities (water,
energy, sanitation, communication, cooking facilities),
mobile hospital, consultation and fatwa for coping with
disaster, etc.
Socio-economic wellbeing:
lost income / job /
opportunity / agriculture / livestock / infrastructure, flood
damage functions, disaster ethic / values, etc.
Flood resilience structures:
Relief centre, architectural
design, material, water supply facilities / water technology, etc.
Flood Disaster Management –
Sub Themes
Definition of Fundamental Research
‘Basic research advances fundamental
knowledge about the human world. It focuses
on refuting or supporting theories that explain
how this world operates, what makes things
happen, why social relations are a certain way,
and why society changes’.
‘Basic research generates new ideas, principles
and theories, which may not be immediately
utilized; though are the foundations of modern
progress and development in different fields
Definition of Fundamental Research
Also known as basic research or scientific investigation
for its own sake.
The goal of fundamental research is to gain/discover
new knowledge and understanding of the physical world
that may lead to:
◦
new theories or extending and refuting existing theories, models
or algorithm
◦
policy recommendation
◦
improving technology at the fundamental level.
Without regard to whether or not the knowledge
discovered will be of any practical use.
Definition of Fundamental Research
This is different from applied research, in which
scientific investigation is carried out in order to
discover a solution to a practical problem.
Survey, baseline and observational studies alone are not
fundamental research.
Characteristics of a high quality
research proposal
Informative title
Convincing executive summary
Clear problem statement
Scientific background and rationale;
Good selection of research methods
Ethical considerations;
Realistic budget and schedule
Proposal Evaluation
Title:
◦
Novel
◦
Reflects fundamental issues
◦
Brief
Example:
◦
Novel method
to synthesize polymeric biphasic
micro-particles using droplet microfluidic lab on a
chip
Wrong:
◦
Development
of autonomous farm tractor
systems for agricultural operations
Proposal Evaluation
Executive Summary should contain
◦
Problem statement, objectives, methodology,
expected output, Significance of output
◦
Be concise
◦
It is the most important part of your proposal
First impression of the reviewer will be based on
the summary
Proposal Evaluation
Objectives should be
◦
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic aand
within time-frame (SMART)
◦
Reflects the solution/output to the problem
Example
◦
To model a novel
droplet microfluidic platform
capable of synthesizing biphasic micro-particles
◦
To develop a novel protocol
to synthesize
micrometer sized particles from monomer
droplets
Proposal Evaluation
Research background should
◦
Elaborate the title
◦
Explain the problem statement
◦
Include a hypothesis and research questions
which help solve the above problems
◦
Cite recent references
◦
Relating to current government policies
Proposal Evaluation
Methodology should
◦
Explain the methods to conduct the research
(experiments, interviews, statistical analysis)
◦
Try to be inline with the research objectives
◦
Flowchart, Gantt chart and Milestones should
match with each other
Proposal Evaluation
Expected Results should include
◦
Novel theory
◦
Publications in Indexed Journals
◦
PG students
◦
Impact on society
Choosing your research team
Should include researchers with a track
record of having successful research project
Researchers in the team should be qualified
in the
area
that you wish to research in
Team should be balanced to include both
experienced and non-experienced
researchers
Adding too many researchers or those who
are not related to the field of research
reflects badly on your proposal
Quality of Research Proposal
Research proposal should be of high
quality
No grammatical, spelling mistakes or
technical mistakes
Meticulous!!
Budgeting
Max for FRGS (Flood Disaster
Management) – RM 100,000
Allocate most for the research assistants
Include patent filing costs if a patent is an
expected output
Travelling and transportation <40%
Accessories & Equipment < 40%
Budgeting
Vote 11000 (salary and wages)
◦
RM2300 for PhD and RM1800 for Master
Vote 21000 (travelling expenses and
subsistence)
◦
Data collection and meeting within the
country
◦
Conference presentation
◦
Lodging, food, flight and taxi fares
Budgeting
Vote 24000 (rental): building, equipment,
transport, etc.
Vote 27000 (research materials and supplies):
books, journals, papers, chemicals, animals, etc.
Vote 28000 (maintenance and minor repair): sand,
cement, building, lab, equipment, etc.
Vote 29000 (professional services): printing,
honorarium, consultation, training (<3 months),
fees
Vote 35000 (equipment): special equipment (e.g.
camera, tape recorder), upgrading of existing
equipment, computer, printer
Conclusion
Research should fit into the flood disaster
management theme
Focus on fundamental research aim to
formulate effective Disaster Risk Reduction or
solutions to help those affected by the flood
Proposals should be prepared meticulously
Good research team and Realistic budget
May Allah ease your tasks and
ALL THE BEST!!
Explore the framework for effective Flood Disaster Management through a holistic approach, focusing on river basins' characteristics, environmental impacts, flood triggers, and sustainable solutions. Emphasizing the importance of urbanization management and governance for Disaster Risk Reduction to mitigate flood risks and ensure sustainable development.
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Writing Successful FRGS Proposals 25 February 2015 Assoc. Prof. Anis Nurashikin Nordin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyah of Engineering IIUM
Presentation Outline FRGS Flood Disaster Management Guidelines Theme FRGS Definitions Common Mistakes Q&A
Reading the Guidelines First step of writing the proposal is to read the guidelines by the sponsor Sponsors (MOE, MOSTI, MOA) change their guidelines each time the call for proposals are released. Writing proposals are like writing an exam, the answers should fit into the answer scheme proposal guidelines
Flood Disaster Management Study Approach River basin framework Unique due to its natural delineation based on water divide Hydrological and geo-morphological processes and interaction between biota and abiota can be established and quantified. Focus on Sg Kelantan and Sg Pahang basins most affected by the recent flood disaster. Information and data to be used to formulate effective Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategy. Studies in other river basins ( e.g Sg Johor, Sg Muar, Sg. Kemaman, Sg Perak, Sg Sarawak, Sg BatangTatau, Sg Silau), are also encouraged Research must aim for sustainable development (economical, environmental, social) DRR towards providing solution to flood disaster (fundamental and applied).
Flood Disaster Management Main Theme Holistic solution to flood disaster based on Integrated River Basin Management
Flood Disaster Management Sub Themes Basin characteristics: geomorphological and hydrological processes, catchment morphometry, vegetation over. Impact on environmental assets: forest, forest management, water supply and water quality, aquatic habitat, environmental flow, bio-diversity etc. Flood and flood disaster: trigging and causal factors, mechanism of disaster, risk and uncertainties, impacts, early warning system, flood protection and mitigation measures, flood modeling and prediction, climate change, weather forecasting, etc. Land-use and land-cover: land-use management and administration, effectiveness of land-cover policy, spatial analysis, sustainable resource utilization, etc.
Flood Disaster Management Sub Themes Urbanization and industrialization: villages, township and city, transportation, evacuation processes, relief program, floodplain settlement/encroachment, etc. Governance for disaster risk reduction: law and legislation, development plan, resources protection, awareness, institutional arrangement, policy and guidelines, SOP, insurance, living with flood, etc. Health and safety: Community based, psychosocial, infectious and non-infectious diseases, chronic diseases, food security, water borne diseases, vector borne diseases, education, vandalism, social problem, etc.
Flood Disaster Management Sub Themes Disaster relief and preparedness: Volunteerism, response and preparedness, recovery, ERP, livestock relief, solid waste management, mobile facilities (water, energy, sanitation, communication, cooking facilities), mobile hospital, consultation and fatwa for coping with disaster, etc. Socio-economic wellbeing: lost income / job / opportunity / agriculture / livestock / infrastructure, flood damage functions, disaster ethic / values, etc. Flood resilience structures: Relief centre, architectural design, material, water supply facilities / water technology, etc.
Definition of Fundamental Research Basic knowledge about the human world. It focuses on refuting or supporting theories that explain how this world operates, what makes things happen, why social relations are a certain way, and why society changes . research advances fundamental Basic research generates new ideas, principles and theories, which may not be immediately utilized; though are the foundations of modern progress and development in different fields
Definition of Fundamental Research Also known as basic research or scientific investigation for its own sake. The goal of fundamental research is to gain/discover new knowledge and understanding of the physical world that may lead to: new theories or extending and refuting existing theories, models or algorithm policy recommendation improving technology at the fundamental level. Without regard to whether or not the knowledge discovered will be of any practical use.
Definition of Fundamental Research This is different from applied research, in which scientific investigation is carried out in order to discover a solution to a practical problem. Survey, baseline and observational studies alone are not fundamental research.
Characteristics of a high quality research proposal Informative title Convincing executive summary Clear problem statement Scientific background and rationale; Good selection of research methods Ethical considerations; Realistic budget and schedule
Proposal Evaluation Title: Novel Reflects fundamental issues Brief Example: Novel method to synthesize polymeric biphasic micro-particles using droplet microfluidic lab on a chip Wrong: Development of autonomous farm tractor systems for agricultural operations
Proposal Evaluation Executive Summary should contain Problem statement, objectives, methodology, expected output, Significance of output Be concise It is the most important part of your proposal First impression of the reviewer will be based on the summary
Proposal Evaluation Objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic aand within time-frame (SMART) Reflects the solution/output to the problem Example To model a novel droplet microfluidic platform capable of synthesizing biphasic micro-particles To develop a novel protocol to synthesize micrometer sized particles from monomer droplets
Proposal Evaluation Research background should Elaborate the title Explain the problem statement Include a hypothesis and research questions which help solve the above problems Cite recent references Relating to current government policies
Proposal Evaluation Methodology should Explain the methods to conduct the research (experiments, interviews, statistical analysis) Try to be inline with the research objectives Flowchart, Gantt chart and Milestones should match with each other
Proposal Evaluation Expected Results should include Novel theory Publications in Indexed Journals PG students Impact on society
Choosing your research team Should include researchers with a track record of having successful research project Researchers in the team should be qualified in the area that you wish to research in Team should be balanced to include both experienced and non-experienced researchers Adding too many researchers or those who are not related to the field of research reflects badly on your proposal
Quality of Research Proposal Research proposal should be of high quality No grammatical, spelling mistakes or technical mistakes Meticulous!!
Budgeting Max for FRGS (Flood Disaster Management) RM 100,000 Allocate most for the research assistants Include patent filing costs if a patent is an expected output Travelling and transportation <40% Accessories & Equipment < 40%
Budgeting Vote 11000 (salary and wages) RM2300 for PhD and RM1800 for Master Vote 21000 (travelling expenses and subsistence) Data collection and meeting within the country Conference presentation Lodging, food, flight and taxi fares
Budgeting Vote 24000 (rental): building, equipment, transport, etc. Vote 27000 (research materials and supplies): books, journals, papers, chemicals, animals, etc. Vote 28000 (maintenance and minor repair): sand, cement, building, lab, equipment, etc. Vote 29000 (professional services): printing, honorarium, consultation, training (<3 months), fees Vote 35000 (equipment): special equipment (e.g. camera, tape recorder), upgrading of existing equipment, computer, printer
Conclusion Research should fit into the flood disaster management theme Focus on fundamental research aim to formulate effective Disaster Risk Reduction or solutions to help those affected by the flood Proposals should be prepared meticulously Good research team and Realistic budget May Allah ease your tasks and ALL THE BEST!!
