NRF Competitive Research Programme (NRF CRP)

The National Research Foundation Competitive Research Programme (CRP) funding initiative funds use-inspired basic research and seeks to foster multi-disciplinary teams to conduct cutting-edge research in Singapore. Proposals are submitted bottom-up by researchers and are selected through a rigorous merit review process based on research excellence and potential impact. The CRP enables a coordinated and sustained approach to bring together researchers with complementary expertise to conduct high-impact research. 

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1. Registered as a public Institute of Higher Learning (IHL), public healthcare institution, A*STAR Research Institute, CREATE research entities, or research institutes affiliated with the Autonomous Universities (AUs)/A*STAR;
2. Has adequate research infrastructure to support research activities; and has the ability to take up the responsibilities of a Host/Participating Institution.

Note: Private sector and other entities can participate as Collaborator(s).

1. Hold a primary and/or joint appointment(s) at eligible institution(s)/organisations(s), with a minimum time commitment of 9 months (per calendar year) in Singapore; and
2. Be an accomplished PI with a track record of leadership ability in coordinating research program(s) and providing mentorship to research teams(s), as well as having productive research outcomes.
3. Lead and Team PI(s) must be salaried by their affiliated institution(s) and not be primarily supported through any project funding. 
4. Lead PIs who currently hold an active CRP grant are only eligible to submit a new CRP proposal after their existing CRP grant has completed its Mid-Term Review and received a satisfactory assessment from NRF.