NMRC COVID-19 Research Fund (Open Grant Call) - Gap Funding (GF)

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Objective

The intent of COVID 19 Research Fund (COVID 19 RF) is to support COVID-19-related research. It aims to support the translation of research outcomes into useful products, process and services that generate economic and societal benefits.

Funding Details

Funding support (inclusive of 20% indirect cost) will match the research scope and efforts, up to a period of 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

PIs at the point of application must fulfill the following requirements:

• Preferably 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 PI 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, or PI status in research institutes.

• 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

• 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.

Submission

1. Interested applicants are to submit the completed application form using 'COVID-19 Grant Application Form_Gap Funding' to NHIC <grant@nhic.sg> with the subject header "COVID-19-GAP_(Name of PI's Host Institution)" through the Host Institution's Research Office by 18 May 2020 (Monday), 5pm.

2. Each application must be endorsed by the Host Institution's Director of Research or equivalent prior to submission.

Note: SingHealth PIs are to please refer to your respective Institutional Research Administrators for guidance on internal deadlines and submission procedures set by your institutions.

Contact Person

Email: grant@nhic.sg

Additional

• COVID-19 Grant Application Form_Gap Funding.docx