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NRF Competitive Research Programme (NRF CRP)

NRF Competitive Research Programme (NRF CRP)

CRP

The National Research Foundation Competitive Research Programme (CRP) funding scheme seeks to foster the formation of multi-disciplinary teams to conduct cutting-edge research projects relevant to Singapore and society.

The CRP funds use-inspired basic research projects selected through a merit review process based on research excellence. The theme of the proposed research project must be motivated by an important need or problem to be solved.

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please click here.

For previously awarded CRP projects, please refer to the following links:

CRP Grants

CRP

CRP funds use-inspired basic research, enabling the consolidation of research expertise and supports large-scale multi-disciplinary research in areas where Singapore aims to build capabilities. 

Frontier CRP (F-CRP)

F-CRP supports smaller-scale research projects to pursue novel, high-risk high-reward research ideas which has the potential to result in paradigm shifts in scientific knowledge. 

Thematic CRP (T-CRP)

T-CRP seeks to identify and develop specific areas of focus, enabling the advancement of underrepresented but important research areas.

To apply for CRP Grant Calls

For inquiries

Please contact us at NRF_CRP@nrf.gov.sg