MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) - Engineering

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Overseas maintenance allowance

Return economy airfare

Conference and fieldwork grants

Overseas medical insurance

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology is offering the MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) aimed at doctoral candidates interested in pursuing an academic career. Eligible Singaporean citizens will receive a monthly stipend, overseas allowance, and mentorship during a year-long fellowship. Roles involve significant academic engagement and research training at leading overseas universities, with the possibility of further academic positions afterward.

Qualifications

• Singapore citizen.
• Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies.
• Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency in research area.
• Acceptance or application for training at a leading overseas university.
• Keen interest in an academic career.

Responsibilities

• Engage in advanced training and/or research at an overseas university for one year.
• Receive academic mentorship.
• Consideration for Assistant Professorship upon completion.

Job description

MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship) - Engineering

Posting Start Date: 06/05/2026. Schemes of Service: Faculty. Division: Engineering. Employment Type: Fixed Term.

At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements.

The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real‑world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence.

In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses.

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

Provides 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.

Supported Areas for START - Engineering

• Energy Resilience: Power electronic converters for distributed energy resources and microgrids; High voltage DC transmission and distribution components and systems; Electric propulsions systems for land, sea and air; Wide bandgap solid-state protective devices.
• Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering and Maintenance: Construction technology, Tunnel engineering, Integrated BIM for Civil and MEP design optimisation; Non‑destructive testing and prognostic maintenance for infrastructure rejuvenation and life extension.
• Sustainable Maritime Engineering: Ship design and optimisation towards maritime decarbonisation; maritime battery room design for safety; intelligent ship and operations; autonomous vessels and systems.