NUS Science Research Programme (SRP)

The NUS Science Research Programme (SRP) can be offered as an enrichment or H3 module.

NUS SRP offers opportunities to selected JC1 students who demonstrate strong interest and have an aptitude for scientific research to participate in research projects under the guidance of professors from NUS and research centres.

For more information about the programme and registration, please click here.

Eligibility:

Open to all JC1 students with strong foundation in mathematics, science and technology.

Shortlisting criteria:

Strong academic performance
Interest demonstrated in scientific research-related activities in Secondary School
School principal’s recommendation

Admission criteria:

Successful completion of Research Methods Module (RMM) (22 Mar – 20 Apr 2024),
Attendance at the 36th Research Congress (27 Apr 2024), and
Acceptance of an approved Research Plan by a H3-SRP supervisor/Enrichment-SRP mentor.

The RMM will be accessible online during the first two weeks in April. Students are introduced to the library resources available on-campus, basic laboratory safety, ethics in research and gain some insights into the current R&D available in participating departments/research centres in NUS. Students who intend to proceed to SRP 2024/25 then identify a self-selected research topic, perform background literature search and formulate a viable research plan.

On completion of the RMM and attendance at the 36th Research Congress, students interested to proceed with the Mentorship Attachment and Science Research Congress may then submit a Research Plan to a prospective mentor and apply for admission to SRP 2024/25 in May. On acceptance of the Research Plan approved by either a H3-SRP supervisor or an Enrichment-SRP mentor, they qualify as participants of the SRP 2024/25.

Application Procedures For Research Methods Module (RMM)
To student, prepare the following information beforehand:

A. Questions

i. What do you hope to achieve as a participant in RMM? (max: 100 words)

ii. What are your long-term career goals? (max: 100 words)

B. Details of participation in science / engineering / mathematics-related activities: (Up to 6 per category from Sec 1 to 4)

i. Mentorship Attachment (State the Programme, Institution/Organisation/Dept and Year)

ii. Science & Engineering Fair/Science Fair/Project Work (State title of project, award and year obtained)

iii. Bio/Chem/Informatics/Math/Phys Competition and Olympiad (State highest grade/award and year obtained)

iv. Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Competition and/or Innovation Programme (IvP) Fair (State title of product, award/prize and year obtained)

Click here to apply online.

Online Registration Period
10 –20 Feb 2024