Singapore: Call for Applications for 2021 Heritage Research Grant Program

Deadline: 05-Apr-21

The National Heritage Board (NHB) has announced a call for applications for the 2021 Heritage Research Grant Program to encourage heritage-related research projects for the documentation and preservation of Singapore’s heritage.

The HRG aims to encourage high quality, rigorous research including applied research to solve practical problems in heritage conservation, policy-making or museum management.

Funding Information

The HRG funding quantum is capped at S$150,000 per research project, and the grant supports research costs including manpower costs, costs associated with conducting fieldwork, as well as any indirect/ancillary research costs charged by the applicant’s institution. For 1-year projects, the maximum quantum is $75,000.

Eligibility Criteria

The HRG is open to academics and researchers from or endorsed by:
- Local institutes of higher learning (IHLs), think tanks / research institutions; and
- Non-profit organisations (NPOs) registered with:
  - The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as a company limited by guarantee;
  - The Registry of Societies (ROS) as a registered society; or
  - The Commissioner of Charities (COC) as a charitable trust
Applicants should have a strong track record in academic research and demonstrate a keen interest in Singapore’s heritage.