Fully Funded SMART Scholars Programme
Details
SMART (Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology) offers a unique opportunity for recent or soon to be Ph.D. graduates. Moreover, the fellowship recipient would be able to conduct research of his/her own choice in Singapore within, but not necessarily tied closely to, a current project in one of the SMART Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) and or the SMART Innovation Centre.
Furthermore, these awards will provide a unique opportunity for recent or soon to be Ph.D. graduates to participate in the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre in Singapore, as well as to become members of an alumni network that they anticipate will continue to evolve and expand over the years.
The awards, to be given annually, are open to those with less than two years post doctoral experience and provided they have received their doctoral degree by 1 August 2019. In addition, the fellowship recipient would be able to conduct research of his/her own choice in Singapore within, but not necessarily tied closely to, a current project in one of the SMART Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) and or the SMART Innovation Centre. Also, it is anticipated that the recipients will take up their appointments at SMART by 1 September 2019.
SMART Programme Benefits
- The awards provide a fixed annual salary of S$120,000 per year (not eligible for 13 month bonus or annual increment),
- Also, a research grant of up to S$25,000,
- A travel grant of up to S$2,500, and
- Also, eligible for a six-month stay at MIT with funds up to S$15,000.
Eligibility
- Candidates recent or soon to be Ph.D. graduates.
- Also, No age or nationality restrictions are written on the website.
Application Requirements
- SMART IRG
- MIT Mentor
- Also, Research Statement
- Objective
- Career Goals
- Also, CV
- List of Publications
- Optional
- Also, Referees
Application Period and Timeline
The application period is from 01 February 2019 to 12 April 2019, Singapore time. The status of application will be sent by email on or before 20 May 2019, Singapore time.
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 12 April,2019 |
| Country | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Open to | All |
| Organizer | SMART |
| Contact the organizer | [email protected] |