Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Scheme 5326 views

Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Scheme is offered by the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore (Class of 2021)

About the Program:

The Singapore NRF Fellowship provides opportunities for early career researchers from all over the world to lead impactful research in Singapore.

Fellowship value:

• Research grant: SGD 3 million including general overheads

Duration: 5 years

Eligibility:

• The NRF Fellowship grant can only be used to fund research conducted in Singapore.
• Applications are invited from outstanding researchers of any nationality, in their early stage of research careers and are ready to take on independent research
• Applicant must hold PhD with research experience in any discipline of science and technology.

Applications:

• Applications to be submitted in the RITA system with the following documents:
• NRF Fellowship Registration Form
• Latest CV
• Research Proposal

Selection Criteria:

• Excellent scientific credentials as an outstanding young researcher in his/her early stage of research career;
• Readiness to take on a first independent research appointment, usually having completed and demonstrated outstanding performance during a post-doctoral fellowship stint at a renowned university;
• Internationally competitive research project proposal demonstrating scientific excellence and/or impactful outcomes;
• Potential and aspiration to become a next generation research leader in his/her field; and
• Willingness to commit to carrying out cutting-edge research on a full-time basis in Singapore if selected.