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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Files / Documents Needed
Format Required
1.
Recent Passport Sized Photo
GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
2.
Identity Card
Proof of age (Certified Birth Certificate / Certified I.C.)
GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF
3.
Academic Transcripts
PDF, DOC, DOCX
4.
Attachment Proposal
A 2-page well-thought out and presented Attachment Proposal that clearly states your proposed area of study, the institution where you propose to pursue the research, your research objectives and aims, and what you hope to achieve in your field at the end of the 3-month research period. Please identify three (3) internationally-recognised institutions (outside of Malaysia) that you would like to do your attachment at. (Note that the Merdeka Award reserves the right to replace the proposed host institution at its discretion).
PDF, DOC, DOCX
5.
Attachment Budget
A proposed Attachment Budget for the three-month attachment (detailing tuition fees, travel, accommodation, books, insurance and other research-related costs), with exchange rate and inflation taken into consideration.
PDF, DOC, DOCX
6.
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Two Letters of Recommendation from people who are qualified to provide insight into your potential for success and leadership
PDF, DOC, DOCX
7.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
PDF, DOC, DOCX
8.
Others
Any other document that you wish to submit to strengthen your application including copies of articles written, reports of volunteer work, extra-curricular certificates etc.
PDF, DOC, DOCX
Each file/document uploaded MUST NOT exceed the maximum file size of 5MB.
Note:
In the event that more files need to be uploaded, please combine the files and upload them under the category “Others” and ensure that file names are reflective of their content.
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