Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP)
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
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Early career researchers (early stage of research career)
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Open to all nationalities
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Open to all areas of science and technology
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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.