INTRODUCTION

Founded in June 2002
Transform in April 2021


A full service organization focused on Strategy, funding and management
STRATEGIC AND EXCELLENCE DIVISION OF RESEARCH
Gathering, reporting MyRA UMS data digitally and in hard copy, organizing MyRA briefings and roadshows across faculties, managing MyRA data provision committee, internal/external research data audits, internal auditorsβ appointments, strategic management affairs, providing UMS-KRA 2 reports, implementing research collaboration initiatives, handling postdoctoral appointments/extensions, Research Fellows/Associate Research Fellows applications, organizing Postdoctoral Appointment Application Meetings, and managing research grants including Strategic Special Fund Scheme (DKS) and Living Lab Fund Scheme (DLV).
RESEARCH FUND AND DATA DIVISION
Announcing Research Grant Applications. Conducting Financial Procedures Briefings for External Grants. Managing all grant documentation. Sending Proposals to funders. Handling RA/GRA Appointments, Allowances. Advising on Grant Utilization. Applying for Ministry Research Grants. Managing Expenditure Claims, Financial Statements. Reporting Budget Balances. Updating MyGRANTS System. Monitoring Expenditure. Managing Corporate Credit Card Use. Providing Financial Data for Reporting.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DIVISION
Coordinate PPP meetings, including executive, administration, and department assemblies, as well as MS ISO audits. Oversee attendance, performance evaluations, leave, training, and employee portfolios. Maintain department records, handle customer complaints, and address quality management. Manage office logistics such as keys, copiers, maintenance, and document flow, along with contractor services. Handle PPP finances, storage, assets, and inventory, while also organizing departmental retreats and team-building events. Additionally, prepare expenditure estimates, facilitate financial meetings, reconcile trust accounts, oversee procurement, process claims, manage petty cash, and generate budget performance reports.