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Research Grants

Singapore Children's Society hopes to encourage research projects related to family, children and youths. This includes, but is not restricted to, the following topics:
  • Child abuse and neglect
  • Childcare and parenting practices
  • Marital issues (e.g. divorce, spousal violence, etc)
  • Issues affecting service planning and provision
  • Juvenile delinquency
  • Schools/ education issues
  • Other areas related to children and family
We provide grants amounting to $1,000 per study each year to support students pursuing research on issues related to family, children and youths at the Undergraduate and Honours levels. Applicants pursuing higher degrees (e.g. Masters, PhD, etc) may be considered for a higher quantum.

Please click here to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions and the past Research Grant Recipients.

Criteria and Guidelines

  • Students are required to conduct a piece of original research
  • The study should add to our current understanding of families, children and youth in the local setting
  • Expenses supported include transport allowances for field research and material cost (e.g. replication of survey questionnaires or research materials, etc)

How to apply

To download the Research Grant application form, please click here.

Please submit the completed application form together with the following supporting documents:
  • 'O' and 'A' Level certificates
  • Transcripts of University examination results
  • A recent passport photograph
Application forms and supporting documents must reach the following address
Singapore Children's Society
Research & Outreach Centre
9 Bishan Place
Junction 8 #05-02
Singapore 579837

For further enquiries, please contact Mr Winston Ong at:
  • Telephone: 6358 0911
  • Facsimile: 6358 0936
  • Email: kbong@childrensociety.org.sg
 
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