Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF) to Support SEA DREAM Research Consortia

The National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore are partnering with the SEAMEO Secretariat to support the Developing Research Excellence and Mentorship in Southeast Asia (SEA DREAM) Programme through Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF) Awards.

The partnership is borne out of the shared vision of nurturing the next generation of research leaders in Southeast Asia and strengthening the regional research ecosystem while generating impactful research. As an ecosystem fellowship programme, S-SEAF aims to strengthen research networks between Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries. It drives regional capability-building through talent mobility, knowledge exchange, and high-impact collaborative research. 

The S-SEAF provides selected fellows with up to two years of support, including salary, living allowance, and airfare. There are two modalities under S-SEAF:

• Inbound S-SEAF: Supports outstanding researchers from Southeast Asia to work on projects at Singapore host institutions.
• Outbound S-SEAF: Supports Singapore-based researchers to work on projects at host institutions in Southeast Asian countries outside Singapore.

Research consortia including a Singaporean institution that have applied to the DREAM 4 Health Call 2026 and are invited to submit a Full Application may apply for up to two (2) S-SEAF awards in addition to their DREAM 4 Health proposal. 

The DREAM 4 Health Award is not contingent and will be made independently from any S-SEAF awards. However, any S-SEAF awards submitted as part of the DREAM 4 Health proposal are contingent on the DREAM 4 Health award. 

S-SEAF is open to researchers (PhD holders only) who will be part of a SEA DREAM consortium (as Co-PI or named collaborator), whose research focuses on the programme’s four thematic areas: Infectious Diseases, Impact of Climate Change on Health, Mental Health, and Strengthening Health Systems and Access to Care. 

S-SEAF applications can only be submitted as part of the DREAM 4 Health full application. 

For more information on eligibility, the S-SEAF application form to upload as part of the DREAM 4 Health application, and the full application guidelines, please visit SEA DREAM | Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF).