Assalamualaikum wbt / Greetings,

Dear YBhg. Prof. /Assoc Prof. / Dr. /Sir / Madam,

SCHOLARSHIP /FINANCIAL AID OFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES SECOND SEMESTER 2023/2024 UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

With reference to the above subject, we are pleased to announce that the scholarships and financial aid offered for graduate studies in the Second Semester 2023/2024 are now open for applications. The list is as follows:

1) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) - Local (Extension)
2) Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) - Local and International (New and Extension)
3) International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) - International
4) Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS) - Local and International
5) Biasiswa Khas Wartawan (BKW) / Special Scholarship for Journalist - Local
6) Bantuan Yuran Siswazah Cemerlang (BYSC) / Financial Incentive for Excellent Graduates - Local and International

Applications can be made via http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal on 02 - 22 January 2024. Hence, we would truly appreciate your help to disseminate this information to all the faculty members, especially professors, lecturers, and postgraduate students at your faculty/ school/ institute.

For more information regarding the financial aid/ scholarships, please visit our webpage via https://sgs.upm.edu.my/financial_assistance_scholarships-1893 . This announcement is also communicated by SGS via various channels, including the student portal, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and the website.   

Should there be any further inquiries regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the Institutional Relations and Financial Aid Unit via email at sgs_financialaid@upm.edu.my .

Note: For Special Graduate Research Allowance (SGRA), application is open and can be made throughout the semester via http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal

Regards, Thank You.

[ PRIHATIN SISWA CARD COLLECTION COUNTER ]

Starting from January 8th, 2024 the distribution counter for Prihatin Siswa Card at the School of Graduate Studies will no longer be in operation. The process will be managed by the respective faculty/school/institute starting from February 2024.

FOR NEW STUDENTS (SEMESTER 1 2023/2024),
The Prihatin Siswa Card can be collected at your respective faculty/school/institute.

FOR EXISTING STUDENTS,
New application for Prihatin Siswa Card can be made at your faculty/school/institute.

Thank you.

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#BerilmuBerbakti
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The SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grants for Academic Year 2024-2025 is now open for nominations!

The grant recognizes outstanding Southeast Asian experts in the academe whose achievements have made great impact or contributions towards Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN), as applied towards any of the following priority areas:
· Agribusiness Models for Increased Productivity and Income
· Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
· Food and Nutrition Security
· Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)
· Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD
· Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience
· EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD

Application Requirements
a) A Southeast Asian national, with an earned doctoral degree, occupying permanent position with an academic rank not lower than Assistant Professor;
b) Has proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and public service;
c) Has not been a previous recipient of a SEARCA Professorial Chair Grant; and
d) With official endorsement from the Dean of Faculty/ Institute/ School on the candidate’s academic qualifications and good moral character.

Application Documents
1. Summary of information based on Form 1 (refer to the attachment on the website)
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. A summary/outline of the proposed lecture of the applicant of not more than three pages highlighting their research results and describing its relevance in terms of regional development issues and as they relate to SEARCA's thrusts
4. Endorsement Letter from the respective Dean of Faculty/ Institute/ School

As SEARCA requested for only two (2) nominees from each university, candidates may submit their complete application documents via email to sgs_intl.programme@upm.edu.my latest by *11.59PM Friday, 16th February 2024*. Upon screening by the selection committee, SGS will contact the shortlisted candidates by 23rd February 2024 for further actions.

For more information regarding the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grants, you may visit SEARCA’s website at https://www.searca.org/prof-chair-grants .

Please help to disseminate the information to all the faculty members/ academicians at your faculty/ institute/ school. Your help and support is highly appreciated.

*Call for Applications: DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship Programme for Academic Year 2024-2025*

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for Academic Year 2024-2025 to the DAAD-SEARCA In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Southeast Asia with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.

Details about the scholarship and link to the online application are accessible at https://www.searca.org/daad-scholarship

For further inquiries, you may contact the Education and Collective Learning Department - Graduate Scholarships and Institutional Development Unit through email at gsid@searca.org

SUBMISSION OF PROGRESS REPORT (GS-11) FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER 2023/2024 (PROGRAMME BY RESEARCH ONLY)

Please be reminded that the last date for the Progress Report (GS-11) submission for the First Semester 2023/2024 is on 29 January 2024. Also, the School of Graduate Studies will no longer provide any hardcopy of GS-11.

The submission of GS-11 can be made via student portal at http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/ . Failure to do so will result in ‘TM’ for SPS5999/SPS6999.

For enquiries, kindly contact Mrs. Siti Noor Alia Mohd Husin by email to sgs_academic@upm.edu.my. Please disregard this reminder if you have already submitted.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Dear postgraduate students,

Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled 'What to Expect from your Supervisor' for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dahlia Zawawi
Title: What to Expect from your Supervisor
Date: 6th February 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Event Venue: Putra Sarjana Room, School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/what_to_expect_from_your_supervisor-27801 to register and more information about the seminar.

LIMITED TO 100 SEATS ONLY!

#sgsupm
#BerilmuBerbakti
#WeLoveUPM

Dear postgraduate students,

Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled 'What to Expect from your Supervisor' for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dahlia Zawawi
Title: What to Expect from your Supervisor
Date: 6th February 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Event Venue: Putra Sarjana Room, School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia

***E-Certificate will be provided at the end of the seminar.

Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/what_to_expect_from_your_supervisor-27801 to register and more information about the seminar.

LIMITED TO 100 SEATS ONLY!

#sgsupm
#BerilmuBerbakti
#WeLoveUPM

Dear postgraduate students,

Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Thesis Development: Traditional and ChatGPT Based for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:

Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan
Title: Thesis Development: Traditional and ChatGPT Based
Date: 27th February 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Event Venue: Putra Sarjana Room, School of Graduate Studies, UPM

Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/thesis_development_traditional_and_chatgpt_based-27937 to register and more information about the seminar.

LIMITED TO 100 SEATS ONLY!

#sgsupm
#BerilmuBerbakti
#WeLoveUPM

Calling all Malaysian PhD Students!

The YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award 2024 is now open for applications. Stand a chance to win cash prizes totalling nearly RM 10,000. The top 15 finalists will receive intensive training and mentorship from experts in academia and industry.

📝 Requirements:

🦋 Malaysian citizens
🦋 Age 35 years old and below
🦋 Currently in the final year of PhD and have not completed research VIVA

If you meet all the requirements above, we invite you to apply now at https://www.akademisains.gov.my/2024-chrysalis-award/ before 15 March 2024.

Abstract Submission is Now Open for Presentation at the 9th International Agriculture Congress
(9th IAC2024)


The Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia is glad to announce the 9th International Agriculture Congress (9th IAC2024), which will be held on the 3 – 5 September 2024 at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia with the theme "Revolutionizing Agriculture for a Sustainable Future".

The 9th IAC2024 aims to create a forum for intellectual dialogue to discuss, deliberate, and explore sustainable agricultural practices and frontier farming technologies to address food security and safety, preserve natural resources, and safeguard our planet for future generations.

We welcome all researchers, academicians, policymakers, agricultural practitioners, entrepreneurs, and students to submit their abstracts at the 9th IAC2024.

The program covers various topics including:
✅ Crop Production
✅ Agricultural Biotechnology
✅ Future Crops
✅ Livestock Production
✅ Economics, Agribusiness & Policy
✅ Value Chain in Agro-based Industry
✅ Plantation Crop Industry
✅ Big Data for Agriculture
✅ Agricultural Engineering & Automation
✅ Agricultural Green Technology
✅ Agrotechnopreneurship
✅ Agricultural Extension & Education
✅ Aquaculture and Fishery
✅ Landscape & Recreational Park
✅ Herbs & Medicinal Plants
✅ Urban Agriculture
✅ Pest Management & Biosecurity
✅ Sustainable Soil & Water Management

The deadline for submission of the abstract is on 30 April 2024.

Register here: https://iac2024.upm.edu.my/online-registration/

Dear students,

In conjunction with the Ramadhan month, the operation hours of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) counter will be slightly different compared to the normal days.

Effective from 12th March 2024 until 8th April 2024, the operation hours of SGS will be as the
following:

Therefore, we request students to plan their appointments and visits to SGS according to the above-mentioned hours. For other inquiries, you may contact the related units at https://sgs.upm.edu.my/contact-3764 .

Thank you for your cooperation. We wish you all a blessed and meaningful Ramadhan month ahead.

Best wishes!
The Management
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia