About
The Inauguration Grant aims to attract Singaporeans who are ready to be placed on the tenure track as Assistant Professors.
Terms and Conditions of Inauguration Grant
- For newly hired tenure track Assistant Professors who are Singaporeans and
- Have no more than two years on the tenure track
- Are not current and previous START scholars
- Up to $200,000 award payable in 2 tranches
- Up to $80,000 after the first two years of service, plus
- Up to $120,000 after a total of four years of service
- A minimum service period of one year will be imposed following each award pay-out.
- Payment of award is subject to satisfactory performance throughout the two to four years.
Application
To be eligible for the Inauguration Grant, candidates must first apply and be shortlisted for the tenure track Assistant Professor positions and Schools will nominate suitable candidates to be considered for the Inauguration Grant. Candidates do not need to put in a separate application for the grant.