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: Friday, 7 March 2025; and
- Close: Friday, 11 April 2025, 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 2025, CYCLE 1 RESEARCH FOCUS AREA
For DSRG 2025, Cycle 1, 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 2025, CYCLE 1 RESEARCH TITLES
List of research related to Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness (DCC)
- DCC-1: Integrating Data Governance Framework in MCMC Operations: Benefits for Stakeholders and Enhancing MCMC's Regulatory Role in the Communications and Multimedia Industry
- DCC-2: Smart City Capacity Building – Current and Future Skill Needs
- DCC-3: Malaysia’s Telecommunications Industry Supply Chain: Policy Implications and Economic Impact
- DCC-4: Impact and Reach of Public Service Announcements on Malaysian Television and Radio Audiences
- DCC-5: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Talent Development: A People–Process–Technology (PPT) Framework for Future Workforce Readiness
- DCC-6: ASEAN 5G Skills Framework: Competency Mapping, Training Strategies, and Certification Model
List of research related to Digital Inclusion (DI)
- DI-1: PAKEJ+ Initiative: Enhancing Sustainability and Growth in Malaysia’s Postal and Courier Industry
- DI-2: Evaluating KM's Efficacy in MCMC: Enhancing User Engagement and Awareness
- DI-3: Redefining Connectivity: Measuring Meaningful Connectivity in Malaysia
- DI-4: Exploring Stakeholders' Perceptions of Effective Telecoms Regulation: A Case Study on Digital Inclusion
- DI-5: Exploring Audience Preferences and Business Cases for AI-Generated Content in Malaysia's Broadcast Ecosystem
- DI-6: Assessing the Impact of Newly Established 4G Network Connectivity on Digital Literacy and Socio-Economic Development of Rural and Orang Asli Communities in Perak
- DI-7: The Impact of Mobile Network Sharing in Bridging the Digital Divide in Malaysia
- DI-8: The Financial and Operational Impact of Monsoon-Induced Disruptions on Telecommunications Services During the North-East Monsoon (Monsun Timur Laut) 2022-2025
- DI-9: Optimising Malaysia’s Parcel Delivery Resources through a Work-Sharing Model: An Industry Readiness Survey
- DI-10: Transforming HR Onboarding with MetaHRise – A Case Study of MCMC's Digital Induction Programme
For more details on the gap area, targeted research subjects, problem and context, and desired research aims and objectives, please refer to the
DSRG 2025, Cycle 1 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 2025 Cycle 1 Application Guideline
- DSRG 2025 Cycle 1 Proposal Submission Form
F. DSRG 2025, CYCLE 1 INFORMATION SESSION
G. SUBMISSION AND ENQUIRIES
The completed Proposal Form and other supporting documents should be emailed to
[email protected] and marked “
DSRG 2025/1 SUBMISSION.”
For any queries, kindly e-mail
[email protected] and mark “
DSRG 2025/1 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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