MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) - Business, Communication and Design

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is offering an Applied Research Fellowship aimed at recent or soon-to-be doctoral graduates. This fellowship provides a chance to participate in advanced research at an overseas university, accompanied by financial support and academic mentorship. Ideal candidates should have an excellent academic record and a strong motivation for an academic career.

Benefits

Monthly stipend

Overseas maintenance allowance

Conference and fieldwork grants

Overseas medical insurance

Qualifications

• Recent completion or nearing completion of doctoral studies.
• Acceptance or application for postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university.

Responsibilities

• Engage in advanced training and/or research at an overseas university.
• Receive academic mentorship during the fellowship.

Skills

Excellent academic record

High degree of proficiency in research area

Motivation for academic career

Education

Doctoral candidate

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) Research Field Communication sciences Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 18 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applied Research Fellowship

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

The Fellowship provides

• 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 via the various links below. 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 - Business, Communication and Design

• Financial and Sustainability Accounting:The measurement, reporting, and analysis of an organisation's financial performance alongside its environmental, social, and governance (ESG)and carbon footprint. Integrating traditional financial accounting principles with sustainability considerations to provide stakeholders with a more comprehensive view of a company's long-term value creation.
• Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE):The planning, management, and execution of business events, corporate gatherings, and large-scale conferences. This field is a key segment of the tourism and hospitality industry, requiring expertise in event management, business tourism, marketing, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.