Purpose

The Faculty of Dentistry Academia Talent Development Programme (“FOD ATDP Scholarship”) is part
of its ongoing efforts to nurture and develop high calibre local dental alumni to prepare them for a successful career in clinical academia.

1. Exposed to academia and its associated work while allowing them to maintain substantial clinical practice
   
   
2. Exposed to specific areas of interest (e.g clinical disciplines or non-clinical areas of healthcare such as Public Health) which they hope to develop themselves further and which are aligned with the Faculty’s needs
   
   
3. Offered training opportunities to develop themselves professionally and contribute towards their chosen field in dentistry/healthcare through education, research and service and
   
   
4. Nurtured and developed to advance the Faculty’s mission and vision.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from outstanding individuals who are interested to pursue a Tenure Track academic career and meet the following conditions:

1. Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR);
   
   
2. Outstanding undergraduate academic records;
   
   
3. Aptitude for teaching and research;
   
   
4. Completed at least one year of the MOH Undergraduate service bond at the point of emplacement on the ATDP.

Award Details

Under the auspices of the FOD ATDP Scholarship, individuals may opt for one of the following financial support platforms to support their professional development:

1. Scholarship with FOD, NUS to pursue further training in the form of a recognised qualification (up to a Masters) without salary; or
   
   
2. Scholarship and salaried employment with FOD, NUS and concurrently pursue further training in the form of a recognised qualification (up to a Masters).

The FOD ATDP Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required for the completion of the Graduate Diploma and up to Master degree.  Extension may be granted only on an exceptional basis.

All financial assistance will stop after 2 years (for Graduate Diploma) or 3 years (for Master’s programme).  Therefore, no-pay leave for up to 1 and/or 2 years may be granted for completion of the course of study.

Bond Details

The FOD ATDP Scholarship routes will commensurate with the necessary obligations detailed below:

MINIMUM SERVICE/BOND PERIOD

ROUTE

Scholarship for further training

(Without Salaried Employment)

Application Instructions

We are currently not open for application yet. Details will be made available when applications are open

Interview and selection information

All completed applications accompanied by required supporting materials will be reviewed to ensure that every applicant receives full consideration.

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