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

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
Proposals with scope falling within the 2 Research Areas identified below are eligible for application.

1. Health Promotion and Preventive Health
2. Health Services Research
    

Areas of Research

The Population Health Research Grant (PHRG) (Open Category) welcomes applications on all research topics as long as the scope is within the Research Areas as articulated above. However, NMRC would also like to share information on the following Research Themes that have been prioritised by MOH.

1. Mental HealthCare for Mothers and Children
2. Population Mobilisation and Improving Access and Adherence to Programmes on Prevention, Early Detection and Management of Non-communicable Diseases, especially those with Higher Burden of Disease and Disability Use of Emerging Technologies to Improve Health
3. Care for Complex Patients
4. Sustainable, Efficient and Cost-Effective CarePalliative Care
5. Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM)
6. Health Systems Research
7. Rehabilitation (Rehab)
8. Caregiver Support
9. Real-world Safety and Effectiveness of Medicines, Vaccines and Other Health Technologies

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.

Funding Details

The project can be funded up to $2.028M* (inclusive of up to 30% indirect costs^) for up to 5 years. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Only one Principal Investigator (PI) is allowed per application. The number of application by anindividual (as PI) is capped at 1 grant application per grant type in a grant call.
• Applicant applying as Principal Investigator is required to fulfil the following criteria at the pointof application:
  • 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 public institution and salaried by the institution.
  • Be an independent PI with a demonstrated track record of research as evidenced by theaward of nationally competitive funding (international funding to be considered on a caseby case basis) or substantial publication record.
  • Hold a minimum of 9 months employment (per calendar year) with local publicinstitution(s).

Submission

All applications must be submitted and endorsed by the Host Institution's Director of Research (DOR) online via Research Grants Portal (RGP).

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

Ms Mulina Kang

Email: mulina.kang@mohh.com.sg

Additional Information

• For more information on PHRG (Open Category), please visit NMRC's website here.
• Please download the Application package.