# [Singapore] Singapore National Academy of Science – Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme 2025

**Source**: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/2025/05/14/singapore-national-universingapore-academies-south-east-asia-fellowship-saseaf-programme-2025/
**Parent**: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/fellowship-outgoing-programs/

Greetings from Singapore!

The **SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme** aims to facilitate meaningful collaborations between Singapore’s distinguished research institutions and promising postdoctoral researchers from South-East Asia. This fellowship offers a two-year opportunity to engage in impactful research that contributes to advancements in their respective fields.

 We are pleased to inform you that the application for **Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme 2025** is now **open**for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

[Poster](https://oia.ugm.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/326/2025/05/SASEAF-2025-Poster-RIE2025-Final-Call.png)

[Website](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fsnas.org.sg%2faseanfellowship&umid=4df7e672-854c-4633-bc6e-f7042fbd9a5f&auth=8d3ccd473d52f326e51c0f75cb32c9541898e5d5-3689c21eaa1f00978da24582304daca8bedb8b2b)

**FOCUS**

Candidates may propose any field of research done in Singapore research institutions. The following research topics are preferred but not mandatory on 1) **Infectious Diseases\***, 2) **Population Health/Public Health**, and 3) **Sustainability** (including Urban Agriculture).

\*Candidates working on infectious diseases topics may take part in the PREPARE programme by NRF and MOH (National**P**rogramme for **R**esearch in **E**pidemic **P**reparedness **A**nd **RE**sponse: [PREPARE](https://prepare.cda.gov.sg/about-us)).

**FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT**

- A monthly stipend ranging from **S$4,000** to **S$6,500**. The exact figure will depend on the experience and performance of the Fellow.
- An additional **S$4,000** will be provided for overseas travel at the start and end of the 2-year long fellowship period.
- Access to professional development opportunities (events, seminars and training programmes).
- Form lasting connections and partnerships with SASEA Fellows and Singapore.

**ELIGIBILITY**

- **Citizenship**: Applicants must be citizens of an ASEAN country and non-Singapore-based. Not applicable to Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR.
- **Degree**: Applicants must have a PhD Degree from a reputable institution and be currently working/have a confirmed job offerin a public-sector research entity in their home country.
- **Age limit**: Applicants should not be more than 40 years-old at the time of application.
- **Language**: Applicants must be fluent in written and oral English.

\*SASEAF encourages diversity and welcome all eligible applicants, regardless of gender, culture, ethnicity, religion or any other demographics.

**REQUIRED DOCUMENTS**

1. Application Form ([download](https://snas.org.sg/s/SASEA-Fellowship-Application-Template-Updated-16-Aug-2022.docx))
2. Research Proposal (no longer than 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor(s) / PI(s) at the Singapore University.
3. Host professor / PI’s in-principle approval with his/her official email ID
4. Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
5. Two recommendation letters from referees (e.g. current / past supervisors, collaborators etc.) stating candidate’s suitability for this fellowship. The letters should be submitted directly by the candidate’s referee ([download](https://snas.org.sg/s/Reference-Letter-Template-for-SASEA-Fellowship-Application-ras7.docx))

**JUDGING CRITERIA**

- Academic Qualifications & Performance (15%)
- Work experience in public research institutions (15%)
- Relevance of proposed research in region (15%)
- Quality of proposal (20%)
- Direct benefit of proposed research to Singapore & home country (15%)
- Influence in home organisation (10%)
- Likelihood of continuing science research in home country after fellowship (10%)

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE**

1. Apply directly to **Singapore Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF)** . Please see the [application instructions](https://snas.org.sg/saseaf-application).
2. The deadline is **Friday, 1 August 2025**.
3. The **FINAL** decision is from **Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS)****.**

For queries, please contact the SNAS administrator at [general@snas.org.sg](mailto:general@snas.org.sg) with the subject “SG Academies SEA Fellowship Application – your name”