Islamic Tourism Research Grant
Turn ideas into impact with the Islamic Tourism Research Grant. Designed for researchers and academicians, this grant empowers meaningful research that shapes the future of Islamic tourism.
Application Open Now
Application Deadline:
4 March 2026
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About ITRG
Through the Islamic Tourism Research Grant (ITRG), ITC provides funding to potential researchers from higher institutions in Malaysia who are conducting or supervising research in Islamic Tourism/Muslim Friendly Tourism (MFT).
Through this grant, ITC aims to expand research that will contribute to the formulation and development of policies and strategies for the sustainable growth of Islamic tourism in Malaysia.
Turn ideas into impact with the Islamic Tourism Research Grant. Designed for researchers and academicians, this grant empowers meaningful research that shapes the future of Islamic tourism.
We welcome research proposals related to Islamic Tourism and Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH) in the following areas:
Areas of Interest
Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism
Community-Based Tourism
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Digitalisation, Smart Technologies and AI
New Product and Service Development
Market Trends and Demand
Why Apply for ITRG?
Gain funding support to carry out impactful research
Contribute to the development of policies and best practices in Islamic tourism
Collaborate with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and academic institutions
Enhance your research visibility and recognition in the Islamic tourism sector
Research Area
The proposal must be related to Islamic Tourism and Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH)
Who Can Apply?
Private and public local Higher Learning Institutions (HILs) and research firms
The research must be undertaken for a minimum period of 24 weeks after the Letter of Appointment is received
The research must focus on Malaysia as the primary study area
Fund Your Research, Make an Impact
Fund your Islamic Tourism research and contribute to shaping Malaysia’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism industry.
Need Assistance?
- Puan Siti Sarah binti Hussin (012-4981107)
- Cik Ainaa Izzati binti Nazri (010-2662535)
