MOE START Applied Research Fellowship – Health and Social Sciences

About the role

The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme, co-funded by the Ministry of Education and SIT, supports outstanding young Singaporeans pursuing an academic career. This Applied Research Fellowship offers recent doctoral graduates the chance to carry out advanced training and/or research at an overseas university for one year, with financial support and academic mentorship. Completion opens consideration for an Assistant Professorship.

Required profile

• Singapore citizen
• Doctoral candidate who has recently completed or is about to complete studies in a supported health science discipline
• Excellent academic record and strong motivation for the chosen research area
• Accepted or applying for a postdoctoral position at a leading overseas university in a field aligned with SIT's supported areas
• A keen interest in an academic career

Supported disciplines

• Dietetics
• Nursing
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Radiography

What we offer

• Monthly stipend and overseas maintenance allowance
• Return economy airfare
• Conference and fieldwork grants
• Overseas medical insurance
• An assigned SIT faculty mentor and access to faculty development programmes
• Two-year programme possible on an exceptional basis

Service commitment: one year of service for every year of sponsorship.