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Singapore Citizen
Recently completed postdoctoral training
Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for a research area that is strongly aligned with SIT's supported areas
Strong passion for teaching, research and an academic career
BenefitsAwardees may receive research grants to help build a competitive research portfolio. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship.Awardees will also be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the scheme.Application Process
Applications are open throughout the year. 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 Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026.
Awards for intake 2026 will be finalised by July 2026.
Supported Areas for STARTEngineering
Energy Resilience: Power electronic converters for distributed energy resources and microgrids; High voltage DC transmission and distribution components and systems; Electric propulsions systems for land, sea and air; Wide bandgap solid-state protective devices.
Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering & Maintenance: Construction technology, Tunnel engineering, Integrated BIM for Civil and MEP design optimisation; Non-destructive testing and prognostic maintenance for infrastructure life extension.
Sustainable Maritime Engineering: Ship design and optimisation towards maritime decarbonisation; maritime battery room design for safety; intelligent ship and operations; autonomous vessels and systems.
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