[Singapore] Singapore National Academy of Science – Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme 2025

Greetings from Singapore!

The SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme aims to facilitate meaningful collaborations between Singapore’s distinguished research institutions and promising postdoctoral researchers from South-East Asia. This fellowship offers a two-year opportunity to engage in impactful research that contributes to advancements in their respective fields.

 We are pleased to inform you that the application for Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme 2025 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Poster

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FOCUS

Candidates may propose any field of research done in Singapore research institutions. The following research topics are preferred but not mandatory on 1) Infectious Diseases*, 2) Population Health/Public Health, and 3) Sustainability (including Urban Agriculture).

*Candidates working on infectious diseases topics may take part in the PREPARE programme by NRF and MOH (NationalProgramme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness And REsponse: PREPARE).

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT

• A monthly stipend ranging from S$4,000 to S$6,500. The exact figure will depend on the experience and performance of the Fellow.

• An additional S$4,000 will be provided for overseas travel at the start and end of the 2-year long fellowship period.

• Access to professional development opportunities (events, seminars and training programmes).
• Form lasting connections and partnerships with SASEA Fellows and Singapore.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of an ASEAN country and non-Singapore-based. Not applicable to Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR.
• Degree: Applicants must have a PhD Degree from a reputable institution and be currently working/have a confirmed job offerin a public-sector research entity in their home country.
• Age limit: Applicants should not be more than 40 years-old at the time of application.
• Language: Applicants must be fluent in written and oral English.

*SASEAF encourages diversity and welcome all eligible applicants, regardless of gender, culture, ethnicity, religion or any other demographics.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Application Form (download)
2. Research Proposal (no longer than 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor(s) / PI(s) at the Singapore University.
3. Host professor / PI’s in-principle approval with his/her official email ID
4. Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
5. Two recommendation letters from referees (e.g. current / past supervisors, collaborators etc.) stating candidate’s suitability for this fellowship. The letters should be submitted directly by the candidate’s referee (download)

 

JUDGING CRITERIA

• Academic Qualifications & Performance (15%)
• Work experience in public research institutions (15%)
• Relevance of proposed research in region (15%)
• Quality of proposal (20%)
• Direct benefit of proposed research to Singapore & home country (15%)
• Influence in home organisation (10%)
• Likelihood of continuing science research in home country after fellowship (10%)

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) . Please see the application instructions.
2. The deadline is Friday, 1 August 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS).

 

For queries, please contact the SNAS administrator at general@snas.org.sg with the subject “SG Academies SEA Fellowship Application – your name”