D) Review Procedures
The applications will be evaluated through a one-stage review process (including rebuttal) by a local selection panel.
The assessment criteria will be broadly as follows:
- Track Record and suitability of the applicant to be an independent investigator/CS will be of the highest priority
- Quality of proposed research
- Feasibility of study in local context
- Productivity
- Overall Impact in local context
- Mentorship training plan, suitability and track record of mentor
The review process will take about 5-6 months after the application closes. Applicants may be invited for an interview by the panel.
E) Submission Deadline
It is mandatory for all applications with the endorsement from the Host Institution's Research Director to be submitted to NMRC via IGMS by 6 February 2023, 5pm (Singapore Time). Late/incomplete submission or submissions from individual applicants without Director of Research’s (DOR) endorsement on the IGMS will not be entertained.
Please download the Application Guide and Application Templates for reference and for more information.
For more information, you may contact us at MOH_NMRC@moh.gov.sg
F) Review Panel
The composition of the TA Review Panel (2021 – 2023) is listed below:
S/N |
Name |
Institution |
1 |
Prof Roger Foo (co-chair) |
National University Health System |
2 |
Prof Saw Seang Mei (co-chair)
|
Duke-NUS Medical School |
3 |
Prof Josip Car |
Lee Kong Chien School of Medicine,
Nanyang Technological University |
4 |
A/Prof Derrick Chan |
KK’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital |
5 |
A/Prof Melvin Chua |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
6 |
A/Prof Andrea Kwa |
Singapore General Hospital |
7 |
A/Prof Lim Su Chi |
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
8 |
A/Prof Ng Oon Tek |
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
|
9 |
Dr Siti Zubaidah Mordiffi |
National University Hospital
|
10 |
A/Prof Mythily Subramaniam |
Institute of Mental Health
|
11 |
A/Prof Allen Yeoh |
National University Health System
|
Applicants are not allowed to approach any of the panel members to discuss or solicit information related to their application review or funding decisions. NMRC may impose a suspension and/or debarment on such applicants.