MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) - Health and Social Sciences
Join the MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) - Health and Social Sciences role at Singapore Institute of Technology.
The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT.
The Applied Research Fellowship aims to provide doctoral candidates who are about to complete or have recently completed their studies an opportunity to engage in advanced training and/or research at an overseas university for one year.
Besides financial support, awardees will also receive academic mentorship.
Upon completion of the Fellowship, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Singapore citizen
- Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies in a discipline under the supported areas for START below
- Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for selected research area
- Have been accepted or have applied for a postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university in a research area that is aligned with SIT’s supported areas
- A keen interest in an academic career
Value of Fellowship
- Monthly stipend
- Overseas maintenance allowance
- Return economy airfare
- Conference and fieldwork grants
- Overseas medical insurance
Fellows will also each be assigned a SIT faculty mentor throughout their post-doctoral training and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes.
The fellowship is tenable for one year.
On an exception basis, a two-year programme may be supported.
Service Commitment
One year for every year of sponsorship.
Application Process
- Applications are open throughout the year.
Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.
- Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.
- Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026.
- Awards will be finalised by July 2026.
Supported Areas for START - Health Sciences
- Diagnostic Radiography: Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation, radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic quality images of the human body, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Dietetics: Dietetics involves the management of medical conditions and promotion of health through application of food and nutrition.
- Nursing: Registered nurses render health services to individuals, families, and communities.
- Speech and Language Therapy: Speech and Language Therapy involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy involves assessment and interventions to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process, to engage in everyday life occupations.
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of pain, injury, or any other physical dysfunction.
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