It is a scientific research programme organised in conjunction by MOE and NUS. It aims to provide JC1 students who demonstrate interest and aptitude for scientific research with the opportunity to be in a mentorship and undertake research projects in a scientific and technological community, acquiring critical inquiry and research competencies and desirable dispositions of practitioners in the scientific field.

Application is open to first-year eligible junior college H2 science students who have strong background in Mathematics, Science or Technology. They should have had preferably several laboratory experiences and are familiar with laboratory routines and use of associated equipment including extensive use of computers. They must be willing to make a commitment to the programme and to accept the challenges and responsibilities that go with this opportunity.

Admission Criteria

Students should have

A. demonstrated a keen interest in scientific research-related activities during the secondary school days;

B. obtained an aggregate of 6 or better for English Language and any 4 Science and Mathematics subjects in the GCE 'O' Level Examination

C. successfully completed Research Methods Module (RMM);

D. participated at the Science Research Congress; and

E. prepared a research plan approved and accepted by a mentor / H3 supervisor.

Interested students should first apply to participate in the Research Methods Module (RMM).

• • • RMM serves to introduce students to library resources on NUS campus, basic laboratory safety, ethics in research and insights into the current R&D available in participating departments / research centres in NUS. 

    • To participate in the RMM, students are expected to answer the following questions on the RMM application form https://go.gov.sg/srprmm23

    • Students will be shortlisted to participate in RMM based on

      • Strong academic performance

      • Interest demonstrated in scientific research-related activities in Secondary School

      • JC Principal's recommendation

    • RMM will take place during first 2 weeks in April.

• • After RMM, successful students will need to attend the 35th Science Research Congress (end April), before they can apply for SRP by contacting potential mentors for a possible research project. Once a research project has been assigned, students are expected to go for at least 2-week full time attachment in June, followed by fortnightly research work / meetings from July onwards till December.  In the following year, students are expected to submit a formal write-up of their research work (January 2023), as well to present their work at the 36th Science Research Congress (April 2023).

• • Do consider if you are able to cope with the commitments before signing up (eg. CCA, PW).