The National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Award is a national initiative that supports outstanding early-career researchers who have recently completed their PhD studies. Hosted at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), the award is open to candidates in all STEM disciplines seeking to advance their research and professional development through applied, industry-relevant work.

Proposed research should tackle challenges of national importance in one of the following areas, and demonstrate strong potential for scientific excellence, innovation and societal impact, aligned with SIT's applied research strengths:

  • Community Health Transformation
  • Sustainable Food Innovation
  • Energy Resilience
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering & Maintenance
  • Sustainable Maritime Engineering


Learn more about SIT's applied research areas and technology enablers.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria 

  • PhD in any STEM discipline
  • No more than 3 years of post-PhD experience 
  • Committed to taking up a full-time Research Fellow (PhD) position at SIT
  • Open to both Singaporeans and foreigners based overseas or locally at the point of application


Benefits 

  • S$250,000 research grant administered through SIT 
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits, with an employment contract of up to 4 years 
  • Access to SIT's research ecosystem, with support from an experienced faculty mentor


Application Requirements 

  • One-page cover letter highlighting research accomplishments and career aspirations
  • Research proposal (maximum 4 pages, using the prescribed template)
  • Detailed curriculum vitae (CV), using the prescribed template


Application Process

Applications are open throughout the year. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be notified in March or September and invited to attend an interview session.

Apply here