At a glance
Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme is a national competitive grant from National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) for the research & innovation sector. Eligible applicants: See the official NRF scheme page: most schemes are open to researchers and institutions based in Singapore; conditions vary by scheme and call. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.nrf.gov.sg.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme Discover how the Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme brings top research talent home to lead Singapore's universities and research institutes. Last updated 2 June 2026 The Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme seeks to attract outstanding overseas-based Singaporean research leaders back to Singapore to take up leadership positions in Singapore’s autonomous universities and publicly funded research institutes. NRF works closely with the senior leaders of the autonomous universities and research institutes to identify potential leaders. Returning Scientists Seven Singaporean scientists have since returned under the Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme. Professor Ho Teck Hua is a renowned scholar in behavioural economics, operation research and data analytics. He was the William Halford, Jr.
Who can apply
See the official NRF scheme page: most schemes are open to researchers and institutions based in Singapore; conditions vary by scheme and call.
How to apply
Apply through the channel stated on the official NRF scheme page (typically the IGMS grant management portal).
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