Application is opened until 1^st October 2026 before 5:00PM (MYT). Please visit IPS official website here for the application form.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Open to Malaysian Students and International Students from LOW OR LOWER-MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES. Source: Click here.
2. Only open to registered FULL-TIME RESEARCH MODE PhD postgraduate students.
3. Application must be made in first semester of the study OR at least in the second semester. Eligible for students who have registered in Semester I 2025/2026 (October 2025) and Semester ll 2025/2026 (March 2026).
4. The scheme has a maximum duration of 36 months and must be renewed every semester within this period. Renewal is based on the progress of the research study.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA>3.00/4.00 or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government.
2. Master’s Degree by coursework/mixed mode with CGPA>3.50/4.00 or Master’s Degree by research mode or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government
3. At least has one manuscript published in a journal indexed by WoS/SCOPUS.

⚠ Only tuition fee will be covered – No Allowance Provided.
(Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by government of Malaysia (International only)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interview. Kindly check your email regularly.

The University’s decision is final.

For further information, please contact the person in charge below:

ARTS & MEDICAL/HEALTH Clusters
Mrs. Noor Zamreena Riazat Ali - 04-653 2982 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SCIENCES, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Clusters
Ms. Noor Azulia Zul Azman - 04-653 2983 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Application is opened until 15^th October 2026. Please visit IPS official website here for the application form.

1. The Graduate Horizon Scholarship (GHS) is a research attachment programme designed to support postgraduate students in undertaking research activities at a collaborating institution. The programme facilitates access to specialised facilities, resources, and expertise that complement and strengthen the students' current research studies.
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3. Term and Conditions:
   • The applicant must be a registered full-time active research-mode student (Master's or PhD) at USM.
   • The collaborator's institution must be an institution ranked within the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings or an industry partner a multinational corporation (MNC) abroad.
   • The research attachment must be conducted at an institution that has an active MOU/MOA with USM.
   • The duration of this financial support is ONE (1) to THREE (3) month(s).
   • The applicant must have an official invitation letter (the student name) from the intended institution where the attachment will be commenced.
   • Upon completion of the attachment, the student is required to provide the publication(s) in an indexed journal, which is co-authored by the host researcher(s) within one year as proof of the output for the attachment.
   • The maximum funding provided under this financial support is RM 5,000.00.
4. Download here for Approval for Overseas Travel (Postgraduate Students) Form.
5. The application deadline is 15^th October 2026.

For further information, please contact the person in charge below:
Ms. Noor Azulia Zul Azman - 04-653 2983 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Application is closed for now.

1. The applicant must be a registered USM student at a master’s degree (research mode) or PhD with good research progress.
2. The research attachment is only for Universities / Research institutions with active MOU/ MOA with USM.
3. Application must be accompanied by an official invitation letter from the intended Institution where the PGRA will commence.
4. The duration of the PGRA fund is one to three months.
5. Upon completion, the student is required to provide publication in the indexed journals within one year as proof of output from the attachment.
6. The publication must be co-authored by the host scientist.
7. Maximum funding of PGRA is RM4000.