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APPLICATION FOR SG ACADEMIES SOUTH-EAST ASIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2024

Nov 15, 2024
12.00 AM - 12.00 AM

Review of the SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship Programme 2024

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), in collaboration with the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS), is offering an opportunity for outstanding graduate researchers from Southeast Asia to participate in the SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship Programme (SASEAF) 2024. This programme provides a two-year fellowship at research institutions in Singapore, supported by the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS), the Academy of Medicine Singapore (AMS), and the Singapore Academy of Engineering (SAEng), with funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Application Documents:

  • Application form. 
  • Research Proposal (no longer than 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor(s) / PI(s) at the Singapore University.
  • Host professor / PI’s in-principle approval with his/her official email ID.
  • Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
  • Two recommendation letters from referees (e.g. current / past supervisors, collaborators etc.) stating your suitability for this fellowship. The letters should be submitted directly by your referee.

Selection Criteria:

  • Applicant’s training, aptitude and experience: Academic qualifications, performance, relevant experience, aptitude to benefit from the fellowship program and the ability to add value after his / her return home.
  • Relevance and Quality of the Research Proposal: The proposal must be well-designed, innovative and the stipulated outputs must be achievable during the fellowship tenure.
  • Personal Qualities: The applicant should continue to practice science after completion of this fellowship and contribute to scientific advancements through various means, including formal education, science promotion / application or policy-making, for a better and stronger South-East Asia. He or she must be someone who values collaboration between South-East Asian countries and will strive to foster strong bonds between academic bodies in the region. 

Application Deadline: 30 November 2024

This is an excellent opportunity for Malaysian post-graduate researchers to expand their academic and research networks while making a positive impact on the scientific and innovation landscape in the region.