Open Fund – Individual Research Grant (Singapore)

Research Theme

• The following seven disease areas have been identified as national priorities for research:
  • Cancers and neoplasms
  • Cardiovascular
  • Eye
  • Infection
  • Mental health
  • Metabolic and endocrine
  • Neurological

Funding Information

• The OF-IRG will provide a funding quantum of up to S$1.625M (inclusive of up to 30% indirect costs) and up to 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only one Principal Investigator (PI) is allowed per application. Applicants applying as Principal Investigator are required to fulfil the following criteria at the point of application:
  • Holds a primary appointment in a local publicly funded institution and salaried by the institution.
  • PIs should have PhD or MD/MBBS/BDS qualifications. (Exceptions would be made on a case-by-case basis).
  • Is an independent investigator (with PI status in institution) with a demonstrated track record of research, as evidenced by the award of nationally competitive funding (international funding to be considered on a case by case basis), substantial publication record in the past 3 years.
  • Has a laboratory or clinical research program that carries out research in Singapore
  • Holds a minimum of 9 months employment (per calendar year) with local Singapore institution(s). Upon award, the PI must agree to fulfil at least 6 months of residency in Singapore for each calendar year over the duration of the grant award.
  • Has no outstanding report from previous BMRC, NMRC grants, and other national grants.
  • For proposals involving patients, the PI should be SMC registered; or should be able to demonstrate ability to access patients through SMC registered Co-Is or collaborators.

For more information, visit National Medical Research Council.