MTC - Young Investigator Research Grant (YIRG)
The MTC YIRG funds early-career Singapore researchers for innovative physical sciences and engineering research advancing manufacturing, trade, and connectivity sectors.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | June 2027: Full application submission deadline via iGrants (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to S$325,000 per project (including 30% indirect costs), for up to 3 years
Summary: Supports early-career Singapore-based researchers in independent, curiosity-driven research in physical sciences and engineering for the manufacturing, trade, and connectivity sectors.
Key Information: Institutional quotas apply; only one application per PI per call; applicants must not have received certain major national grants.
Description
The Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity Young Investigator Research Grant (MTC YIRG) is designed to foster independent, curiosity-driven research led by early-career researchers based in Singapore. The grant targets physical sciences and engineering research that advances innovation in the manufacturing, trade, and connectivity (MTC) sectors. Projects should align with MTC domain focus areas and demonstrate potential for scientific excellence, industry impact, and value creation for Singapore.
