The Inauguration Grant is part of the Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to nurture the next generation of leaders in Autonomous Universities (AUs) and to build a strong Singaporean core of academic and research talent. The Inauguration Grant aims to attract Singaporeans to join SIT as academic staff.

Terms and Conditions of the Inauguration Grant

For newly appointed Assistant Professors who are Singaporeans and

  • Have not served more than two years as an Assistant Professor at the point of joining SIT 
  • Are not current and previous START scholars 
  • Demonstrated outcomes in industry-relevant research 

Up to $200,000 award payable in 2 tranches 

  • Up to $80,000 after the first two years of service, plus 
  • Up to $120,000 after a total of four years of service 

Payment of award is subject to satisfactory performance throughout the two to four years.

Application and Selection Process

To be eligible for the Inauguration Grant, candidates must first apply and be shortlisted for an Assistant Professor position and the respective Cluster will nominate suitable candidates to be considered for the Inauguration Grant. Candidates do not need to put in a separate application for the grant.