— Submission of the Community Fund Application is now extended to 24 December 2021 — The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM) Community Fund grants funding to activities which improve quality of life, health and well-being. RM1,000 – RM5,000 funding is available to support local charities and community projects throughout Malaysia. The MSPTM Community Fund is seeking to support projects working within a range of themes as set out below: Community involvement projects Community safety projects Community health and well-being projects Projects to develop skills, education & employment support Who can apply?This grant is open to all MSPTM members subject to the following criteria: Malaysian citizen Project duration: 1-2 years Amount: Up to RM5,000 How to apply? Submit the completed “MSPTM Community Fund Application Form” (link as provided below) to the Honorary Secretary at secretarymsptm@gmail.com BEFORE 12 noon on October 31st of the year. When to apply? Closing date: 12 noon, October 31st of the year. Result will be announced via email by end of November of the year of submission. What happens after I apply? All applicants will be notified about their outcome in writing. If your application fits the MSPTM Community Fund priority areas, it’ll be shortlisted. What happens after the grant is awarded? All successful applicant must present their progress once a year. An oral presentation at MSPTM annual conference AND submission of a paper to reputable ISI-indexed journal such as Tropical Biomedicine acknowledging the funder is mandatory. MSPTM Community Fund Application Form MSPTM Community Fund Guidelines MSPTM Community Fund Winner List