MTC - YOUNG INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT (YIRG)
Supports early-career Singapore-based researchers in physical sciences and engineering to conduct innovative research relevant to manufacturing, trade, and connectivity sectors.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates: June 23, 2026: Letter of Intent & Full Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to S$325,000 per project (inclusive of 30% indirect costs), maximum duration 3 years
Summary: Supports early-career Singapore-based researchers to conduct independent research in physical sciences and engineering relevant to manufacturing, trade, and connectivity.
Key Information: Applicants may submit only one application as PI per call; institutional quotas apply.
Description
This grant supports early-career researchers based in Singapore to pursue independent, curiosity-driven research projects in the physical sciences and engineering. The focus is on work that has a clear potential for translation and adoption within Singapore’s Manufacturing, Trade, and Connectivity (MTC) sectors. Projects are funded through a competitive grant call, with the aim of fostering innovation, developing new knowledge, and supporting the next generation of research leaders in Singapore.
