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National Research Foundation: Research Fellowship Scheme
(news released on: 09/04/2007 )
The National Research Foundation (NRF), established in 2006 under the Prime Minister's Office in Singapore is charged to increase national R&D efforts, to fund basic and applied research as well as to enhance our research ability with human capital development. The NRF Research Fellowship is a major programme introduced to attract the best & brightest young scientists to carry out independent research in Singapore.
NUS is actively seeking outstanding young PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows for the prestigious NRF Research Fellowship.
Eligibility
- The Fellowship is open to all areas of science and technology with no quota on specific disciplines
- Young talented post-doctoral fellows at or below the age of 35 should apply
- There is no restriction in nationality
Terms and Remuneration
- Gross annual salary is pegged to that of an Assistant Professor and ranges fro S$72,000 to S$144,000 (approx. US$47,300 to US$94,700)
- Successful applicants will receive research funding up to US$1.5 million dollars over three years
- Outstanding Fellows may be offered tenured track or permanent positions at the appropriate academic department in NUS
Closing date: 17 July 2007
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to Singapore to present their proposals and undergo an interview session conducted by the NRF Scientific Advisory Board.
For further information, please contact:
Director, Office of Research
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/ore
Email: orefellow@nus.edu.sg
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