MOE START Scheme (Applied Research Fellowship)- Health and Social Sciences
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- Singapore citizen
- Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies in a discipline under the supported areas for START below
- Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for selected research area
- Have been accepted or have applied for a postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university in a research area that is aligned with SIT's supported areas
- A keen interest in an academic career
- Monthly stipend
- Overseas maintenance allowance
- Return economy airfare
- Conference and fieldwork grants
- Overseas medical insurance
- Applications are open throughout the year via the various links below. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for intake 2026.
- Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.
- Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for intake 2026 will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026.
- Awards will be finalised by July 2026.
- Diagnostic Radiography: Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation, radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic quality images of the human body, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of patients (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Dietetics: Dietetics involves the management of medical conditions and promotion of health through application of food and nutrition. Dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy and implement specific diet strategies for chronic medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries (Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association).
- Nursing: Registered nurses render health services to individuals, families, and communities (Singapore Nursing Board Code for Nurses and Midwives 2018).
- Speech and Language Therapy: Speech and Language Therapy involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy involves assessment and interventions to work or school, self-care, leisure or play, physical environments as well as cognitive, mental and physical components of function to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process, to engage in everyday life occupations in order to maximise independent performance of life roles, prevent disability and maintain health (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of pain, injury, or any other physical dysfunction, through the use of education, exercise, manual therapy, electro-physical agents, technology or any other treatment for those purposes (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Singapore citizen
- Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies in a discipline under the supported areas for START below
- Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for selected research area
- Have been accepted or have applied for a postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university in a research area that is aligned with SIT's supported areas
- A keen interest in an academic career
- Monthly stipend
- Overseas maintenance allowance
- Return economy airfare
- Conference and fieldwork grants
- Overseas medical insurance
- Applications are open throughout the year via the various links below. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for intake 2026.
- Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.
- Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for intake 2026 will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026.
- Awards will be finalised by July 2026.
- Diagnostic Radiography: Radiography involves the controlled use of ionising radiation, radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic quality images of the human body, facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of patients (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Dietetics: Dietetics involves the management of medical conditions and promotion of health through application of food and nutrition. Dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy and implement specific diet strategies for chronic medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries (Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association).
- Nursing: Registered nurses render health services to individuals, families, and communities (Singapore Nursing Board Code for Nurses and Midwives 2018).
- Speech and Language Therapy: Speech and Language Therapy involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy involves assessment and interventions to work or school, self-care, leisure or play, physical environments as well as cognitive, mental and physical components of function to enable individuals affected by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process, to engage in everyday life occupations in order to maximise independent performance of life roles, prevent disability and maintain health (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of pain, injury, or any other physical dysfunction, through the use of education, exercise, manual therapy, electro-physical agents, technology or any other treatment for those purposes (Allied Health Professions Act 2011).