Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Biomedicine
Vellayan Community Fund
The Vellayan 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 Vellayan 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 with the following criteria:
•Malaysian citizen•Project duration: 1-2 years
•Amount: up to RM5,000
•Measurable impact to community health and wellbeing
How to apply?
Submit the completed “Vellayan Community Fund Application Form” to mysecretary@msptm.network (before 12 noon, 15 December 2025).
When to apply? •Closing date 12 noon, 15 December 2025.
•Result will be announced by February 2026 via email.
What happens after I apply? •All applicants will be notified about their outcome in writing. If your application fits the Vellayan Community Fund priority areas, it’ll be shortlisted.
What happens after the grant is awarded? •All successful applicants must present their progress once a year. An oral presentation at MSPTM annual conference AND submission of a paper to reputable ISI-indexed journalsuch as Tropical Biomedicine acknowledging the funder is mandatory.
If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact MSPTM Secretary via email to mysecretary@msptm.network