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Science Castle Grant 2025 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Award (Malaysia only)

Science Castle Grant 2025 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Award offers a research grant worth RM 2,000 to ten selected teams from secondary schools or equivalent educational institutes in Malaysia. This opportunity allows them to engage in five months of research on selected themes, mentored by both This opportunity allows them to engage in five months of research on selected themes, mentored by both Nest and Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad researchers.

Subsequently, they will have the opportunity to present their findings at the Science Castle Asia 2025, an international conference for secondary school students in Asia

Summary

Who can apply? A team of up to 5 members from the same secondary school or equivalent educational institution in Malaysia. There is no limit on the number of applications that a school/institution can submit.
Application Deadline March 31, 2025
Research Period May ~ September, 2025

Grant Details and Number of Grants Available

Grant Details RM 2,000 including 5-month research mentoring by Leave a Nest and Ajinomoto Malaysia researchers / Invitation to Award Ceremony at Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Manufacturing, Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan / Final Presentation at Science Castle Asia 2025
Number of Grant 10

Application Requirements

  • Applications are open to secondary school students or equivalent educational institutions in Malaysia (maximum of 5 students per group).
  • Selected teams will be required to attend the grant award ceremony at Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Manufacturing, Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.
  • The selected groups will conduct research on the given theme for 5 months (May to September) using the grant under the supervision of researchers from Physical or online mentoring sessions will be held once a month (or as necessary) for a minimum duration of 60 Physical or online mentoring sessions will be held once a month (or as necessary) for a minimum duration of 60 minutes outside the class schedule.
  • The selected groups will make their final presentations during Science Castle Asia 2025 at the Tun Chancellor Hall, Multimedia University (MMU) Science Castle Asia is an international conference for secondary school students hosted by Leave a Nest. The presentations will be reviewed by expert judges, and monetary research awards will be given to the best presenters.
  • The consent of the school or parent/guardian supporting the research must be obtained before proceeding.

Timeline

Application Deadline March 31, 2025
Online Interview Session TBA
Physical Interview Session TBA
Announcement of Results TBA
Award Ceremony TBA
Research Period May ~ September, 2025
Final Presentation October 18-19, 2025 (Science Castle Asia 2025 at Tun Chancellor Hall, Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya)

Application Process

Confirmation of Terms and Conditions and Application Guidelines

Please review the [  terms and conditions ]  and the application requirements on this page, and consult with us ( [email protected] ) if you have any questions about the content.

Registration for LNEST ID

Applications should be completed by the teacher or the representative of the team, with the acknowledgment of the teacher. LNEST ID [  Here  ]. If you already have the LNEST ID, you may proceed to the application site. The grant entry screen will be displayed after you log in to your LNEST ID, and

Application for Science Castle Grant 2024 Ajinomoto Malaysia Berhad Award

Click the [  Here ] and proceed to apply Science Castle Grant 2025 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Award.

 

Information Needed:

About the Research Proposal:.

  • Research Title
  • Research Abstract
  • Motivation to conduct research or development
  • Proposed Research Method
  • Expected outcomes and their significance
  • Team/members' achievements in research to date
  • What kind of support do you wish to receive from Leave a Nest and Ajinomoto Researchers?
  • Diagrams, conceptual diagrams, and images of what you want to create

Also, provide information about the school and the team members. Kindly ensure that all necessary information is filled in.

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