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Reference: NRF and Enterprise SingaporeUpdated 2/5/2026

Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP)

Research grant for 5 years (covers personnel, equipment, and consumables)

The Singapore NRF Fellowship provides opportunities for early career researchers to carry out independent research in Singapore over a five-year period. It is open to all areas of science and technology, and outstanding young scientists and researchers of all nationalities are welcome to apply. NRF aims to develop a strong science research and manpower base in Singapore. Each Fellow is provided with a research grant to support projects that exhibit high likelihood of a research breakthrough. Appointees are offered tenure-track faculty positions at Singapore-based universities and research institutions, including the Research Centres of Excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 01

    Early career researchers (early stage of research career)

  • 02

    Open to all nationalities

  • 03

    Open to all areas of science and technology

  • 04

    Must demonstrate high likelihood of a research breakthrough

Frequently Asked Questions

NRF invites applications once a year.

Three-step process: longlisting by host institutions, shortlisting, and final interview by NRF Fellowship Evaluation Panel.

Yes, Fellows receive tenure-track faculty positions at Singapore-based universities and research institutions.

All nationalities are welcome to apply — not limited to Singaporeans.

All areas of science and technology.