Education Research Funding Programme

The Office of Education Research (OER) fourth tranche of the Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP)  will continue to build on the work that has been undertaken in the previous three cycles of education funding by strengthening the foundation (in terms of knowledge, capability and structure) for education research, development and innovation in existing and emerging research areas. NIE OER will also continue to encourage efforts to design, develop and implement strategic, evidence-based, collaborative, scientifically-rigorous and outcomes-focused innovations in schools and classrooms. The primary aims are to improve classroom practice, enhance student outcomes, and build organizational and teacher capacities. 

• Grant Application Process

  OER announces its Request for Proposals (RFP) twice a year. All submitted grant applications undergo a rigorous process which is designed to ensure stringency in the review process and fairness in the award of grants.
  
  Grant applications of varying values (Tier 1-3 & Programmatic Proposal) are evaluated and approved by the OER Education Research Committee (ERC), NIE ERC and MOE ERC.

  Prior to applying for a grant application, it is important to familiarize with the grant requirements and understand how to write good quality proposals. The grant is officially awarded when you receive and accept the letter of offer.

  NIE Applicants and IHL Applicants may refer to the Grant Call Documents enclosed in the next section for detailed processes in applying for an ERFP Grant.

• 23rd Request for Proposal

  For more information about the 23RFP for NIE Faculty, please download the Grant Call document here.
  

  Please click here for the 23RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package for NIE. 

• Timeline

  The 23RFP is open from 4 November 2019 to 8 January 2020.
  

  Timeline	Details
  4 Nov 2019	23RFP Grant Call Announcement
  13 Nov 2019	23RFP Briefing for NIE Faculty
  20 Dec 2019	Submission Deadline for Indication of Expressions of Interest
  8 Jan 2020	Submission Deadline for Applications
  16 Jan 2020	Endorsement by Reporting Officer

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  
  

• Useful Resources and Contacts

  NIE Applicants: Please refer to the NIE Portal (http://portal.nie.edu.sg/): Login > Services > Academic > Research > NIE Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP) for the 23RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package

  For general grants queries, please email OER Grant at oergrant@nie.edu.sg.

  For ICT related budgetary advice, please contact servicedesk@nie.edu.sg. 

  For technical assistance on ROMS, please contact servicedesk@nie.edu.sg.