All University of Malta students reading for a postgraduate degree at masters or doctoral level, full-time or part-time, may apply.

 

The research projects must form part of a thesis or dissertation related to the research topics identified under Schedule 1 and which must be previously approved formally by the University. 

 

The RSS application should be filled in and sent to info@mca.org.mt before the closing date. The application will include a brief research proposal and a statement justifying the request for funding.

 

The scheme will provide financial support to cover the administration of research studies.  Examples of eligible costs include:

 

1. Printing – expenses related to the printing of questionnaires and other printing material needed for the purpose of conducting the research;

2. Specialised equipment – expenses related to the use of specialist equipment, not provided by the University;

3. Postage – expenses related to postage of questionnaires and other similar items;

4. Materials for experiments – expenses in connection with the purchase of consumables; and

5. Research related services – expenses in connection with the use of specialist services, or use of specialist facilities or to learn specialist technique/s directly related to the students’ research, but which are beyond those normally provided by the university.

The expenditure/proposed expenditure must be incurred in the current academic year.

 

The scheme will not cover capital expenditure or other costs not directly related to the research component.  Non eligible costs will include:

 

1. Personal Computers;

2. Services related to transcriptions, translation and proof reading;

3. Binding of dissertation/theses; and

4. Hiring of assistants to aid in data collection.

 

The maximum funding that may be received is €2,500.

 

You will need to submit a research report including a claim for reimbursement together with the original receipts.

 

Contact MCA on info@mca.org.mt or 21336840.