APIQ AWARDS

AWARD

ANUGERAH PENERBITAN TERBAIK/ BEST PUBLICATION AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Quality of Research Contribution

• Originality of Research: This sub-criterion evaluates the degree to which the research demonstrates originality and novelty in its approach, findings, or methodology. It assesses whether the research offers new insights, perspectives, or solutions to existing problems or challenges.
• Impact of Research: This sub-criterion assesses the tangible impact of the research on its intended audience, industry, or community. It considers factors such as the significance of the findings, relevance to current issues, and potential implications for policy, practice, or further research.
• Contribution to the Field: This sub-criterion examines the extent to which the research contributes to advancing knowledge, theory, or practice within its respective field or discipline. It evaluates the significance of the research in terms of filling gaps in existing literature, addressing critical questions, or generating new lines of inquiry.

Publication Excellence

•  Prestige of Journals: This sub-criterion evaluates the quality and reputation of the journals in which the research findings are published. It considers factors such as journal impact factor, ranking, peer-review process, and editorial board credibility.
• Citations and H-Index: This sub-criterion measures the impact and influence of the research through citation metrics such as the number of citations, H-index, and citation indices. It assesses the extent to which the research findings are cited by other scholars, indicating its visibility and significance within the academic community.
• Peer Review Recognition: This sub-criterion assesses the level of recognition and validation received through peer review processes. It considers whether the research undergoes rigorous peer review and receives positive feedback from experts in the field, enhancing its credibility and trustworthiness.

Innovation and Methodological Rigor

• Use of Innovative Methods: This sub-criterion evaluates the creativity and originality of the research methods employed in the study. It assesses whether the research utilizes innovative approaches, techniques, or technologies to address research questions or challenges.
• Rigorous Methodology: This sub-criterion examines the robustness and reliability of the research methodology employed. It assesses whether the research design, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and interpretation of results adhere to rigorous scientific standards and best practices, ensuring the validity and credibility of the findings.

Dissemination and Outreach

•  Public Engagement: This sub-criterion evaluates the extent to which the research engages with and communicates findings to the general public or specific stakeholder groups. It assesses efforts to disseminate research findings through public lectures, media interviews, outreach events, or other forms of engagement.
• Knowledge Transfer Activities: This sub-criterion assesses the effectiveness of knowledge transfer activities aimed at translating research findings into practical applications, policies, or interventions. It evaluates initiatives such as workshops, training programs, collaborations with industry partners, or policy briefs aimed at maximizing the societal impact and uptake of research outcomes.

AWARD

PINGAT NAIB CANSELOR BAGI PENYELIDIKAN CEMERLANG /  VICE CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Research excellence

• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated research and how this excellence has been sustained over a period of several years. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this medal must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Research that has generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Here, nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they enhance our capabilities in, and connections to, creative and professional practice and how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of creativity and its related non-traditional research outputs.
• Demonstrate evidence of impact and engagement outside the University as it relates to this research. Research impact is the contribution that research makes to the economy, society, environment, or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Where applicable, describe how the plan for research impact was developed, who has benefitted from the research, and how it reached the end user
• Evidence of competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded because of the successful outcomes of the research,

[or]

• Evidence of external research funding from sources other than competitive grants (e.g., contract research) and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Originality and significance of the research

• Describe the research and demonstrate how it has contributed to new knowledge and to advancing the boundaries of the disciplines.
• Demonstrate how the research is innovative and, where appropriate, how it enhances our expertise in leading practice-based research.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning and teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
• 1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH PENYELIDIKAN BERIMPAK TINGGI / AWARD FOR RESEARCH IMPACT

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Details of the impact

• Describe the impact of this research, specifically how the research has influenced or benefited the economy, society, environment, or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Include evidence of the significance of the impact. This should include a description of the social, cultural, or other significant impact achieved because of the public’s engagement with the research (e.g., widespread readership of outputs or through media engagement).
• Where applicable, describe how the plan for research impact was developed, who has benefitted from the research, and how it reached the end user (see here for an example).

Research excellence

• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated research. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this medal must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Creative research practices that have generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Here, nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of non-traditional research outputs.
• Evidence of competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded because of the successful outcomes of the research

[or]

• Evidence of external research funding from sources other than competitive grants (e.g. contract research) and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PENYELIDIKAN DAN PENGAJARAN/ AWARD  FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTEGRATION

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Teaching excellence

• Describe the innovative approaches to teaching and learning that have been applied and how they have better enabled learning outcomes to be achieved.
• Provide evidence of enhanced student experience that influences, motivates, and inspires students to learn, that have been achieved from the teaching practices.
• Provide evidence of publications on teaching developments and their influence on the practice of the wider community. Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated teaching. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the teaching practice, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.

Research excellence

• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated research. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this medal must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Creative research practices that have generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Here, nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of non-traditional research outputs.
• Demonstrate evidence of impact and engagement outside the University as it relates to this research. Research impact is the contribution that research makes to the economy, society, environment, or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Describe how the impact has been achieved (e.g., how the research reached the end user) and who has benefited.
• Provide evidence, in the Discovery profiles of each of the nominees, of:

competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded because of the successful outcomes of the research,

[or]

• external research funding from sources other than competitive grants (e.g., contract research) and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Research, Learning and Teaching interrelatedness

• Describe how the research supports key learning areas within the research discipline.
• Demonstrate how the class experience has been beneficial for research design.
• Provide details of research that has been successfully integrated into teaching practice and vice versa.
• Demonstrate how research methods or outcomes have been integrated into subjects and courses at UUM and beyond.
• Where appropriate, describe how the research showcases our capabilities in, and connections to, creative and/or professional practice(s) and supports key learning areas within the research discipline.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PENYELIDIK MUDA/ EARLY CAREER RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

The nominee must be the academician from Cohort C (age below 40 years)

Originality and significance of the research

• Describe the research and demonstrate how it has contributed to new knowledge and to advancing the boundaries of the discipline.
• Describe how the research is innovative.

Research

• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated research. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this award must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Research that has generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Here, nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of non-traditional research outputs.
• Research which enhances our expertise in leading practice-based research.
• Demonstrate evidence of impact and engagement outside the University as it relates to this research. Research impact is the contribution that research makes to the economy, society, environment, or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Where applicable, describe how the plan for research impact was developed, who has benefitted from the research, and how it reached the end user (see here for an example).
• Include evidence of competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded as a result of the successful outcomes of the research,
  [or]
  external research funding from sources other than competitive grants (e.g., contract research) and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Future research leader

• Provide evidence of:
  1. Building peer and external networks.
  2. Community outreach.
  3. The nominee’s developing leadership capabilities.
  4. The nominee’s efforts to champion junior researchers.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN KEPIMPINAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN DALAM PENYELIDIKAN/RESEARCH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Leadership and Development activities

Provide evidence of:

• A research vision that has delivered results.
• Teamwork, mentoring and training of peers, early career researchers and research degree students.
• How the nominee has helped integrate younger researchers into the wider research community, within and beyond their own research community and UUM, including post PhD employment.
• How the nominee has implemented innovative skills development programs and supported broader programs for researcher development outside their immediate unit.
• The nominee’s contributions to the development and strengthening of institutional and KPT or local strategy and policy.
• The nominee’s capacity for building peer networks and external collaborations.

Research excellence

• Include evidence of excellence in relation to the nominated research. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this award must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Research that has generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of non-traditional research outputs.
• Demonstrate evidence of impact and engagement outside the University as it relates to this research. Research impact is the contribution that research makes to the economy, society, environment, or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Where applicable, describe how the plan for research impact was developed, who has benefitted from the research, and how it reached the end user (see here for an example).
• Provide evidence of competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded because of the successful outcomes of the research,

[or]

• Evidence of external research funding from sources other than competitive grants (e.g., contract research) and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• • The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PENYELIDIKAN MELALUI KOLABORASI DAN RAKAN KERJASAMA / RESEARCH EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION OR PARTNERSHIP AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

ELIGIBILITY

The research entered may be a single project or a program of research.

External partners should not be included as nominees; however, the nomination must include a letter of support from the external partner describing the outcomes and benefits of the partnership. This must not exceed two pages.

Collaboration

• Demonstrate the strength of the partnership/collaboration and evidence of teamwork.
• Provide evidence of leadership within the collaboration.
•  Describe how the research outcomes were only possible because of the partnership/collaboration.

Research significance and impact

• Demonstrate evidence of the partnership/collaboration, and the benefits and impact that it brings to the University.
• Provide evidence of learning experiences being shared for use in future partnerships/collaborations.
• Provide evidence of output/outcomes from the partnership/collaboration including publications, research quality metrics and impact on society/industry e.g., citations, external research funding (including industry scholarships), industry scholarships and supervision of research degree candidates, which resulted from this partnership/collaboration.

Research excellence

Include evidence of:

• Excellence in relation to the nominated research. This may include information related to measures of esteem, honours and award/prizes, and any other evaluations of the research, which are appropriate to demonstrating excellence.
• Research nominated for this award must have been published in internationally respected, externally refereed outlets (noting that this includes national publishing houses and journals of international standing). Provide details of these publications, including citation data where appropriate.
• Research that has generated non-traditional research outputs is considered under this criterion. Here, nominees should describe these outputs and explain how they represent research excellence in their field. The nominator should reinforce this assessment of non-traditional research outputs.
• Where applicable, describe how the plan for research impact was developed, who has benefitted from the research, and how it reached the end user (see here for an example).
• Provide evidence of competitive external research funding, secured either to support the nominated research or awarded because of the successful outcomes of the research,

[or]

• Evidence of external research funding from sources other than competitive grants e.g., contract research and the satisfaction of the funder, for example through further funding or written endorsement of their satisfaction.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole. Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.

AWARD

ANUGERAH PENGURUSAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN DALAM PENYELIDIKAN (STAF PROFESIONAL)/ RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD (PROFESSIONAL STAFF)

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Initiative

Describe how the nominee/team has:

• Demonstrated leadership within their team or across the UUM research community
• Shown ingenuity in researcher development initiative and/or research capability at UUM
• Created or improved processes and procedures

Performance (Contribution)

• Provide evidence that the quality of work/output or service contributed by the nominee/team has gone above and beyond the normal duties of the position and has led to successful outcomes for an associated research program or team.
• Demonstrate a significant and sustained effort to improve systems and enhance support.

Relationship excellence

• Provide evidence of a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive collaborative relationships and research networks across UUM.
• Demonstrate the strength of the partnership and evidence of teamwork.

Contribution to the UUM culture of excellence

• As a member of the UUM community, staff are expected to adhere to the principles of good citizenship, being generous with your help and support to others and collaborating with all colleagues in matters relating to research, learning & teaching, knowledge transfer, and working for the benefit of the University as a whole.
  1. Active engagement with colleagues and accepting delegated responsibilities
  2. Creating good working relationships with colleagues and others
  3. Fulfilling commitments
  4. Adherence to the university's policies
  5. Respect for colleagues at all levels
  6. Contributing positively to meetings or training events
  7. Showing leadership in the promotion of work/life balance
  8. Contributing to a culture of peer support and mentoring
  9. Provide evidence of adherence to the principles of good citizenship.
• Examples of good citizenship and conduct are:

Align with the Eight characteristics of research at UUM

• The UUM Research Strategy identifies eight characteristics which underlies and motivates how we work and build our careers at UUM. These eight characteristics are core to the UUM Research Strategy and to the work of UUM academics and professional staff and Higher Degree Research students. Nominees should identify one or more of these characteristics and to briefly explain how their nominated activities reflect that/those characteristic/s.  

AWARD

ANUGERAH PENYELIA TERBAIK TAHUNAN/ SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

SELECTION PROCESS

Research Mentorship

• Demonstrates effective guidance and support in research projects.
• Provides constructive feedback on research methodologies, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Encourages critical thinking and innovation in research endeavors.
• Facilitates opportunities for students to present their research findings at conferences or publish in reputable journals.

Teaching and Instruction

• Exhibits excellence in classroom instruction, including clarity of communication, organization of materials, and engagement of students.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment that respects diverse perspectives and promotes active participation.
• Utilizes innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates availability and responsiveness to students' questions and concerns outside of class.

Mentoring and Personal Development

• Provides guidance and support for students' personal and professional development beyond academics.
• Offers mentorship in career planning, networking, and professional skills development.
• Shows empathy and understanding towards students' individual challenges and aspirations.
• Encourages a healthy work-life balance and prioritizes students' well-being.

Impact and Recognition

• Has a track record of producing successful graduates who excel in their chosen fields.
• Receives positive feedback from students, colleagues, and other stakeholders regarding their mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Engages in activities that contribute to the university's reputation and academic community, such as serving on committees or organizing events.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development and engagement in relevant scholarly activities.

AWARD

ANUGERAH PENGHARGAAN RAKAN KERJASAMA INDUSTRI-UNIVERSITI/ UNIVERSITY-CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD

(Nominations should address each of the following criteria)

Significant Contribution to Research and Development (R&D)

• The industry or company should have a track record of substantial contributions to the university's research and development activities.
• Evidence of funding research projects, providing resources, or supporting infrastructure development for R&D within the university.

Active Engagement and Collaboration

• Demonstrated active engagement in collaborative research projects with university researchers, departments, or research centers.
• Participation in joint initiatives, partnerships, or consortia focused on advancing knowledge and innovation.

Impact on Research Outcomes

• Clear evidence of how the industry or company's contributions have directly impacted the university's research outcomes.
•  Examples of how their involvement has led to significant breakthroughs, advancements, or innovations in various fields.

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

• Success stories of technology transfer from university research to practical applications or products within the industry.
• Evidence of support for the commercialization of research outcomes, leading to the creation of products, services, or patents.

Support for Research Talent and Skills Development

• Initiatives to support the development of research talent within the university, such as funding scholarships, fellowships, or training programs.
• Mentoring programs, internships, or opportunities for students and researchers to gain industry experience.

Sustainability and Long-Term Commitment

• Longevity of the partnership and sustained commitment to fostering collaboration with the university.
• Plans or strategies for continued support of R&D activities, ensuring a lasting impact on research excellence.

Recognition and Reputation

• Recognition within the university community for their contributions to research and innovation.
• Positive reputation for ethical business practices, innovation culture, and commitment to advancing knowledge.

Testimonials and Endorsements

• Testimonials or endorsements from university researchers, administrators, or stakeholders highlighting the value and impact of the industry's contributions.
•  Letters of support from faculty members, researchers, or research center directors attesting to the collaborative nature and benefits of the partnership.

Innovation and Creativity

• Examples of how the industry or company has promoted innovation, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university.
• Support for unconventional or high-risk research projects that have the potential for transformative impact.

Documentation and Reporting

• Submission of detailed reports, case studies, or documentation outlining the specific projects, initiatives, and outcomes resulting from the collaboration.
•   Clear documentation of the financial, material, and intellectual contributions made by the industry towards R&D activities.
• These criteria and requirements aim to ensure a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process for selecting the recipient of the "University-Corporate Excellence Award." They emphasize the importance of impactful industry-academic partnerships in driving research excellence, innovation, and societal benefit.

***Please note that for research-related award nominations, research consultation projects can also be included. Additionally, any research grant or project should include the SO code as part of the evidence.

Nomination Form and Criteria can be donwloaded here:

 APIQ 2024 Nomination Form and Criteria Form 

8 UUM Niche Area:

1. Smart Digital Opportunities
2. Community Development & Socio-Cultural
3. International Relations, Security & Regional Cooperation
4. Law & Governance
5. Leadership & Institutional Building
6. Economic & Financial Analysis and Policy
7. Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
8. Creative & Media Management

The nomination form that has been completed and verified by the School must be sent to RMC via:

1. Hard copy (attn: Mrs. Nurul Shuhada Abdul Ani) and
2. Soft copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further inquiries please contact Dr. Mohamad Sabri bin Sinal @ Zainal (ext: 4772 | h/p:(014-661 6268)

Thank you.