ASEAN Fellowship Programme

Applications for 2021 round is now open

The SG Academies ASEAN Fellowship Programme aims to attract bright postgraduate researchers from ASEAN countries to Singapore research institutions for a 2-year long fellowship. The programme, first started in 2020, is administered by three academies in Singapore – the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS), together with the Academy of Medicine Singapore (AMS), and the Academy of Engineering Singapore (AES) – and funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF). It involves the participating host institutions, including Singapore universities and research institutions such as A*STAR, and candidates aligning to agreed fields of research (science, medicine, engineering, and computer science).

The review panel will use academic records, essays, letters of recommendation, the application itself, and other appropriate materials as the basis for determining the extent to which candidates meet the eligibility requirements and the positive factors for selection. The quality of the plan of study or research, the bibliography, the appropriateness of the proposed fellowship activities, the choice of host institution, and the potential for career enhancement will also be carefully reviewed. The candidate is expected to contact and seek agreement from his/her prospective host professor.

The candidates may propose any field of research done in Singapore research institutions. For the 1st batch, preference will be given to candidates working on infectious diseases. Up to 20 Fellowships will be offered each year.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT

• SNAS will provide a monthly stipend ranging from S$ 4,000 to 6,500. The exact figure will depend on the experience and performance of the Fellow.

• An additional S$ 4,000 will be provided for overseas travel over the 2-year long fellowship period.

• Access to professional development opportunities (events, seminars and training programmes) within the host institution, NRF and the three Singapore academies (SNAS, AMS, AES).

• Opportunities to learn more about Singapore and to foster stronger ties and partnership between ASEAN fellows and Singapore.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

Documents Required for Application include:

1. Application Form

2. Research Proposal (no longer than 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor(s) / PI(s) at the Singapore University.

3. Host professor / PI’s in-principle approval with his/her official email ID.

4. Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.

5. 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. Instructions for referees may be found here.

REVIEW 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 ASEAN nation. He or she must be someone who values ASEAN collaboration and will strive to foster strong bonds between academic bodies in the region

REVIEW PANEL

• The review panel will comprise of nominees from the relevant academies.

• The chair of the review panel will be appointed by the SNAS President.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Review your eligibility before starting your application.

• Browse through the webpages of available professor / PIs in Singapore research institutions (e.g. universities, A*STAR etc.) and their research areas.

• Reach out to the professor / PI you intend to work with via his/her official email and jointly develop a short research proposal (no longer than 2 pages).

• Obtain an in-principle approval from your host professor’s / PI’s sent from his/her official email ID.

• After obtaining in-principle approval from your host professor / PI, complete the Application Form. Thereafter, combine all required documents into one single PDF file and upload it here. The order of the documents should follow the list under ‘Documents Required for Application’, i.e. Items 1 – 4.

• Thereafter, please direct your referees here for submission of reference letters.

If you have any queries, please email singaporenas@gmail.com with the subject “SG Academies ASEAN Fellowship Application – your name”. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for applications is 30 November 2021 (Tuesday). The offers are projected to be made by end-December. The ASEAN Fellows should plan to start their fellowship sometime in-between January and March the following year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

FAQs for Applicants
FAQs for Host Professors and PIs

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION

For any other queries, please contact the SNAS administrator at singaporenas@gmail.com.

 

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