NMRC Population Health Research Grant (PHRG) (Thematic Category)

Closes On

01 Aug 2025

Funding Source

External

PI Salary Support

ACP/SDDC Affiliation

No ACP/SDDC affiliation required

Funding Per Grant Amount

S$ 1,000,000

Qualification

MBBS / BDS / PhD / MD

Academic Appointment

Funding Period

Realistic Period

Citizenship

Foreigner / S / PR

Call Opens

01 Jan 2025

SMC/SDC Registered

Objective

To allow space for researchers to identify emerging areas of need and discover novel ideas that may contribute significantly to health outcomes in the medium- to long-term
To allow the grant scheme to specifically address MOH’s areas of pressing research needs
Only proposals with scope falling within the specific Research Themes can apply
Letter of Intent (LOI) submission before full proposal, to allow space for co-creation with MOH and other relevant agencies

Research Themes

The Population Health Research Grant (PHRG) (Thematic Category) welcomes applications with scope falling within the specific Research Themes below that have been prioritised by MOH.

Mental Health

Care for Mothers and Children

Population mobilisation and improved access in the "War on Diabetes" and other common chronic diseases
Efective Use of Technology to Improve Health
Prevention and Preparedness for Healthy Ageing
Care for Complex Patients
Sustainable and Efficient Care Delivery
Palliative Care
Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM)
Health Systems Research

For more information on the specific questions under each Theme can be found in the Theme Brief document which can be found within the zipped file which you can download from NMRC's website here.

This call will open throughout the year until 1 Aug 2025.

Funding Details

No stipulated caps in funding quantum or duration. Quantum and duration to be deliberated during the co-creation and review process.

PI must have a MBBS/BDS/PharmD/MD, and/or PhD and/or other appropriate Postgraduate Qualification (at least a Master’s Degree) in areas relevant to the proposed research.

Hold a primary appointment in a local publicly funded institution and salaried by the institution.

Be 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) or substantial publication record.

Have access to a laboratory or research program that carries out research in Singapore.

Hold a minimum of 9 months employment with a local Singapore institution. Upon award, the PI must agree to fulfill at least 6 months of residency in Singapore for each calendar year over the duration of the grant award.

Submission

All applications must be submitted and endorsed by the Host Institution's Director of Research (DOR) online online via IGMS (internet accessible link).

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

Contact Person

Ms Mulina Kang

Email: mulina_kang@moh.gov.sg

Additional Information

Please download the documents using the internet accessible link here.
For more information on PHRG (Thematic Category), please visit NMRC's website using the internet accessible link here.