The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is pleased to invite all eligible researchers to submit a research proposal(s) under the Digital Society Research Grant (DSRG) programme.
A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PERIOD
The Call for Proposals (CFP) will be open for a period of one (1) month:
- Open: Thursday, 1 August 2024; and
- Close: Friday, 30 August 2024, at 5:00 pm.
B. PURPOSE OF DSRG
The DSRG builds the research evidence base necessary to promote and improve our understanding of the human and social factors that affect and contribute to adopting and using digital technologies and services. In so doing, DSRG-funded research works provide inputs to ensure that the advancements in communications infrastructure and services contribute to the inclusion and participation of all segments of the population in the realisation of a Digitally Connected and Informed Society (Digital Society).
C. DSRG 2024, CYCLE 2 RESEARCH FOCUS AREA
For DSRG 2024, Cycle 2, MCMC is seeking GUIDED research projects to clarify regulatory and developmental gaps and inform actionable outcomes in the following categories:
- Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness (DCC) aims to clarify gap areas influencing participation, positive uptake, and wellness in an increasingly digitally dependent world.
- Digital Inclusion (DI) seeks to clarify regulatory and developmental gaps in areas related to factors that impede equality of access and challenge the paradigm of ensuring that no one is left behind or is deprived of digital connectivity and its benefits.
D. DSRG 2024, CYCLE 2 RESEARCH TITLES
List of research related to Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness (DCC)
- DCC-1: Study on the Value Propositions and Drivers for Initiatives under each Environmental, Social, and Governance Pillar within the Communications and Multimedia Industry
List of research related to Digital Inclusion (DI)
- DI-1: Impact Study on the Proficiency Certification Programmes for Cabling Provider
- DI-2: Study on 5G and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Challenges in Empowering the New Digital Economy
- DI-3: An Impact Analysis of MCMC’s Broadband Wireless Access Internet Services for Orang Asli and Rural Communities
- DI-4: A Study on the Viability of Digital Signature Ecosystem Interoperability through the Adoption of an Industry Common Standard Practice
- DI-5: Free-To-Air Channel: Uses, Motivation and Gratifications of Users in the Central Region of Peninsular Malaysia
- DI-6: Study on the Accessibility of Television and Radio Services for Persons with Disabilitiies
For more details on the gap area, targeted research subjects, problem and context, and desired research aims and objectives, please refer to the
DSRG 2024, Cycle 2 Application Guideline in the download link below.
E. CFP DOCUMENTS
Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the Application Guideline before submitting the application. The Application Guideline and Proposal Submission Form may be downloaded here:
- DSRG 2024 Cycle 2 Application Guideline
- DSRG 2024 Cycle 2 Proposal Submission Form
F. DSRG 2024, CYCLE 2 INFORMATION SESSION
G. SUBMISSION AND ENQUIRIES
The completed Proposal Form and other supporting documents should be emailed to
[email protected] and marked “
DSRG 2024/2 SUBMISSION.”
For any queries, kindly e-mail
[email protected] and mark “
DSRG 2024/2 QUERY” as the email subject line.
Alternatively, you may also refer to the FAQs
here.
Contacts (office hours only): Mr. Zachary Malik at 03-8688 8263 / Ms. Bawani Sri Jayaveeran at 03-8688 8470 / Pn. Atiqah Nabilah Mohd Salleh at 03-8688 7854.
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