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. 

The 22nd Request Proposals (RFP) will be the first call to open to Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) with the aim of fostering stronger collaborations with IHL partners.

 

 

• 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.

• 22nd Request for Proposal

  For more information about the 22RFP for NIE Faculty, please download the Grant Call document here.
  

  Please click here for the 22RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package for NIE. 

  
  For more information about the 22RFP for Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), please download the Grant Call document here.
  

  Please click here for the 22RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package for IHLs. 

  
  

• Timeline

  The 22RFP is open from 10 April 2019 to 03 July 2019.
  

  Timeline	Details
  10 April 2019	22RFP Grant Call Announcement
  16 April 2019	22RFP Briefing for Institutes of Higher Learning
  18 April 2019	22RFP Briefing for NIE Faculty
  21 May 2019	Submission Deadline for Indication of Expressions of Interest
  03 July 2019	Submission Deadline for Applications
  15 July 2019	Endorsement by Reporting Officer / Director of Research

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  
  

• 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 22RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package

  IHL Applicants: Please refer to the 22RFP ERFP Guidelines and Application Package in the Grant Call Announcement

  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.