NUS - MOE Science Research Programme 2026: Application & Portfolio Guide

Study guide30 Nov 2025, 00:00 ZUpdated 26 Jan 2026

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Q: What does NUS - MOE Science Research Programme 2026: Application & Portfolio Guide cover?
A: Step-by-step playbook for JC1 applicants targeting the 2026 NUS - MOE Science Research Programme (SRP).

TL;DR
SRP application windows and deliverables are often circulated via schools (not always listed as a single public timeline). Line up your evidence early, coordinate with your school’s SRP teacher-in-charge, and confirm the 2026 window, selection rules, and deliverables via the official briefings/circulars.

Status: NUS SRP and MOE programme pages checked 2026-01-26; confirm the current intake year’s application window and requirements via your school’s SRP coordinator and the official brief/circular.

Quick links: IP Physics hub, Regeneron ISEF guide, Scholarships hub, H2 Physics notes hub

Sources

Add Eclat Institute as a Preferred Source on Google.

Component	What to prepare	Tips
Application form	Personal particulars, academic history, CCA achievements	Use consistent formatting; highlight STEM competitions and leadership roles
Personal statement	Statement of research interests and motivations (word limit varies by intake year)	Link curiosity to specific lab techniques or societal challenges
Teacher recommendation	Teacher endorsement / recommendation (format varies by school and intake brief)	Provide your recommender with an achievement dossier and a short reflection on commitment
Project preference	Research area preferences (if the intake brief requires ranking/preferences)	Research NUS labs and align interests with available expertise
Portfolio artifacts	Optional but valuable (research posters, coding repos, Olympiad certificates)	Ensure artefacts have captions explaining impact

Phase	Period	What happens	Student actions
Application	Published via school circular (dates not visible publicly)	Submit forms via school; attend briefing	Finalise statement, secure teacher endorsement
Selection	After application close (check official brief)	Shortlisting, interviews (if needed)	Prepare 3-minute pitch on research interests
Induction	Announced with offers	Orientation at NUS, mentor pairing	Set expectations, agree on communication cadence
Research phase	As scheduled by NUS mentor	Weekly lab sessions/tutorials	Maintain lab logbook, meet mentor milestones
Presentation / symposium	As scheduled by the organisers	Present findings	Craft poster/slides, rehearse Q&A, capture photos/videos

Asset	How to create	Where to use
Technical abstract	Condense project into 250 words (problem, method, results, impact)	SSEF submissions, scholarship apps
Poster PDF	Export from PowerPoint/Canva with high-resolution visuals	SRP Congress, school open houses
Video elevator pitch	90-second recording summarising insights & future directions	DSA interviews, LinkedIn showcase
Reflection journal	Weekly entries (challenges, breakthroughs, skills gained)	IB CAS reflections, scholarship essays

NUS - MOE Science Research Programme 2026: Application & Portfolio Guide

Sources

1 Programme Snapshot (2026 Intake)

2 Application Components Checklist

3 Programme Timeline & Deliverables

4 Mentorship & Project Management

4.1 Outreach etiquette

4.2 Collaboration protocol

4.3 Academic integrity

5 Packing Outcomes Into Your Portfolio

6 Pathway Extensions

7 Support Stack & CTA

7.1 Reference links

7.2 CTA

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