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National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF)

Career Opportunities

Join NRF in shaping Singapore's R&D future. We seek passionate individuals to help drive innovation and build a vibrant science and technology hub.

Last updated 25 May 2026

What does the future entail?

Every day, issues arise to which there are no ready solutions. At NRF, we see the potential of scientific research and development to help answer tomorrow's challenges.

Through our policies and programmes, we set the national R&D direction to develop Singapore's future capabilities, support growth and meet new challenges.

We aim to establish Singapore as a knowledge-intensive, innovative and entrepreneurial economy with R&D as one of the significant contributors.

Be part of our team

We are on a constant lookout for capable, creative, committed and energetic individuals.

After all, people is what drives us. Our people are our most precious resource and we place great emphasis on every officer's growth and development from the moment they become part of our NRF family.

Illustrated scientists work around a lab with an atom model, periodic table, microscope, flask, and laptop showing a chemical structure.

Join us in creating possibilities

We are looking for individuals with a strong interest in R&D and passion to transform Singapore into a vibrant science and technology hub. Join our team in formulating policies and managing the various programmes in areas ranging from the physical sciences to energy and the environment.

At NRF, the possibilities are endless

For a complete listing of job opportunities, please visit the Careers@Gov (opens in new tab) portal.