Temasek Research Fellowship (TRF)
NUS Kent Ridge Campus
The Temasek Research Fellowship (TRF) is a scheme aimed at recruiting outstanding young researchers with Ph.D Degree in science or technology. The scheme provides young researchers an opportunity to conduct and lead research that is relevant to defence. It offers:
- A 3-year research grant that commensurate with the scope of work, with an option to extend up to a further 3 years,
- Possible tenure-track academic appointment with NUS at the end of the TRF,
- Attractive and competitive remuneration.
Terms and conditions
The TRF-RF may conduct research at Temasek Laboratories or other research entities at NUS. Prospective candidates are encouraged to discuss their research proposal with the relevant Programme Managers (PM) before submission of the application.
New research focus areas may be added for subsequent years. For 2011, Fellows may lead and conduct research, and publish in these areas:
Temasek Laboratories at NUS
Other fundamental areas of science or technology, where a breakthrough may be of interest to defence and security, will also be considered.
Eligibility
Outstanding scientists and researchers with Ph.D Degree in the relevant discipline of science or technology from a reputable university are eligible to apply for the TRF.
Research project proposals which are already funded by other agencies or are being considered for funding by other agencies are not eligible for funding under the TRF scheme. The TRF-RF shall not apply for other funding support, unless approval has been given by the TRF funding agency.
Schedule of annual call and activities
The call is usually in September/October of each year. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview by April/May of the following year. The outcome will be made known immediately by May of that year.
Date of current / next call
21 October 2011
Deadline for current / next call
All applications must reach the relevant NUS Faculty/School/Research Institute/Research Centre of Excellence as both hardcopies and softcopies by 10 February 2012. Contact details are available at:
Faculties/Schools: http://www.nus.edu.sg/dpr/aboutus/vice.htm
RICs: http://www.nus.edu.sg/research/university.php
RCEs: http://www.nus.edu.sg/research/centre.php
NUS Faculty/School/Research
Institute/Research Centre of Excellence
must forward all applications to Office
of the Deputy President (Research &
Technology), Attn to: Ms Soh Li Yan (email:dprsly@nus.edu.sg,
tel: 6516 4823)
by 15 February 2012.
Application procedure
To apply, please complete and provide the following documents in English:
- Grant Endorsement Form*
- Proposal summary listing of submissions from your Faculty/School/RIC/RCE*
- TRF Research Fellowship Application Form
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (including complete publication listing, employment history, education history, language proficiency and current employment status)
- Certificates - basic and post graduate qualifications including detailed transcripts of grades/scores
- Abstract of previous research accomplishments (list titles and references of published works, including works in process, patents, and papers presented at conferences, etc)
- Three recent international referee reports, complete with each referee's one-page Curriculum Vitae
*Only applicable to NUS applicants.
Applicants will be shortlisted by a TRF Review Panel, and will be invited to present their research plans, meet local researchers and identify potential collaborators in May 2012. Shortlisted applicants from outside Singapore will receive an allowance to cover their travel and accommodation expenses.
Contact person for more information
| Ms Soh Li Yan | Tel : 6516 4823 | Email : dprsly@nus.edu.sg |
| Ms Mandy Ng | Tel : 6516 4824 | Email : dprmyn@nus.edu.sg |
