Since this type of PhD route is
quite new in Malaysia, students often get confused with the traditional PhD. I compile
here some basic information about industrial Phd for new and potential or
existing students to understand first before embarking on a 3-year or more
application PhD project. The sources are from two Malaysian universities (UUM
and UTM) and The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation in Denmark
What is Industrial PhD Programme?
Malaysia requires a large pool of
PhDs to give impetus for sustainable growth of our economy. There is a huge
opportunity for researchers to resolve work related issues, problems, or find
solution to problems. Recognising the importance and the positive impact that
will accrue from this strategy, the Malaysian government has formulated
policies with financial incentives, to encourage full-time Malaysian employees
from both public and private sector
organisations, to join the Industrial PhD Programme which is more application
oriented. It is an alternative to the
traditional PhD, which is more inclined to knowledge enhancement. The expected
outcome is that, the research should add value to the organisation through
tangible (economic gains) / intangible (social) benefits, or improve / enhance
organisation’s overall efficiency, effectiveness, performance, profitability
and that lead to enhancement of competitiveness of our nation in the long run.
In UUM, all students must
undertake:
1. research at the workplace;
2. research with the topic and scope
based on real problems at their workplaces, related to their jobs, and in their
respective field of specializations;
3. research projects that have
potentials in improving the operation, services, and management of the organisation/industry.
Students shall also be subjected
to the existing UUM regulations related to post-graduate studies for conferment
of PhD degree.
INDUSTRIAL
PhD AT UTM
Innovative knowledge for Industry
and Academia
An Industrial PhD is a Doctoral
Research Program which accommodates the range of activities that support
original and innovative work that encompasses the academic, professional and
technological fields and is not restricted or related solely to a traditional
'scientific method'. Qualitatively, Industrial PhD is equivalent to all other
types of doctoral programs, including the conventional PhD.
Industrial PhD is a doctoral
program that provides opportunities for students/researchers to bridge the gap
between two worlds. The objective of the program is to establish cooperation
between the university, a company and student/researcher, on a specific
research project that is of high value to the company and the participating
parties.
There is researcher demand,
workforce trends, industry needs and/or national priorities which give rise to
the need for the development of such an industrial doctoral program, in
transforming the country into an innovation-led economy (New Economic Model).
The development of such an
industrial doctoral program is a clear strategic priority for the institution
of higher learning, and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MyBrain15
Initiative).
Industry-based PhD Programme or
Industrial PhD at UTM an attractive alternative to the conventional PhD, being
better suited to the needs of the industry, and providing a more vocationally
oriented doctorate with industrial relevance. It is highly flexible and able to
accommodate candidates from all levels of management. It is a full-time
postgraduate programme where candidates have the opportunity to spend most of
their time carrying out the research at their respective organisations or
industries.
INDUSTRIAL PhD FEATURES
· Research focus based on industrial issues or problems;
· Joint supervision by experts from the University and industry;
· Research conducted in the industry and candidates do not have to leave
their workplace.
· A PhD program distinct from the conventional PhD degree in term of mode
of research, but preserves the mark of original or innovative research and
scholarship expected of a doctoral study;
· The company benefits from access to new/innovative and valuable knowledge
acquired by the student/researcher during his or her studies. In return, the
University gains access to new knowledge and innovation provided by the private
company.
· PhD student/researcher is employed by a private company during the entire
research work, while being registered as a PhD student at the university.
See further http://www.sps.utm.my/phdindustri/phd.htm
DENMARK
In Denmark, an Industrial PhD
project is defined as an industrially focused PhD education. The research
project is conducted in cooperation between a private company, an Industrial
PhD student and a university. Third parties from both the public and private
sector can be attached. (See http://en.fi.dk/funding/funding-opportunities/industrial-phd-programme/what-is-an-industrial-phd)
In Denmark, a mandatory part of
the Industrial PhD education is the special business course offered by the
Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation. The course concludes with
a business report, which must be about the commercial aspects of the Industrial
PhD project in a theoretical and company-relevant context. For Industrial PhD
projects in the public sector, the business report must be about the
institutional benefits of the project.
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