Manpower
Funding Initiatives (FIs) are grant schemes with a set of deliverables, evaluation processes and criteria. The FIs are managed by Implementing Agencies (IAs) across Singapore.
Here is a list of major Manpower FIs outside NRF:
FIs/initiative | Description | |
A*STAR | A*STAR Scholarships and International Awards support the training of both STEM talent for the RIE ecosystem in Singapore. The aim is to help sustain a robust pipeline of STEM talent and better position Singapore as an international R&D hub. | |
A*STAR | The A*STAR Research Internship Awards aim to allow top local undergraduates to obtain first-hand research experience and gain exposure to industry-relevant and translational research work. | |
Nanyang Technological University IPP Singapore Management University IPP Singapore University of Technology and Design IPP For more info on the National University of Singapore IPP, please contact nusgsenquiry@nus.edu.sg
| EDB | The Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP) aims to train a pipeline of local postgraduates with industry-relevant R&D skills, while supporting companies develop R&D talent. |
A*STAR | Singapore Biodesign, a National-level talent development platform and global affiliate of the renowned Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, focuses on bringing economic benefits and healthcare value through its healthtech innovation training. | |