CALLING FOR PROPOSALS: ANCHOR VI RESEARCH GRANT
KAJANG, MALAYSIA, 30 April 2026
Building on the success of the fifth ASEAN NCAP Collaborative Holistic Research (ANCHOR V) series, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) is proud to announce the launch of ANCHOR VI.
Project Overview
The ANCHOR project aims to gather essential evidence on regional road safety characteristics, with a primary focus on Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. ANCHOR VI seeks to foster collaboration between ASEAN academia and industrial partners to produce concrete scientific evidence that addresses road safety challenges across the region. The findings from this research will play a vital role in shaping the upcoming ASEAN NCAP 2031–2035 Assessment Protocol.
Research Topics (Invited)
How to Apply & Resources
Detailed information on ANCHOR VI and application guidelines is available in the PDF and application form linked below. Please review the proposal template carefully before submission.
Grant Details
The grant amount will be determined based on the data volume and the extent of ASEAN coverage provided in the proposal. The anticipated duration for the project is approximately one and a half years.
Important Dates
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4 May 2026Proposal submission period begins
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31 May 2026Proposal submission deadline
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22 June 2026Research proposal tabling
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14 July 2026Official result announcement
Contact & Enquiries
For further inquiries regarding the ANCHOR VI grant application, please contact our team members:
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Dr. Fauziana Lamin
fauziana@miros.gov.my -
Ts. Yahaya Ahmad
yahaya@miros.gov.my
ASEAN NCAP — Collaborative research to improve road safety in Southeast Asia
