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Manager (Research Programme Management)
Role summary
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The Manager, Research Programme Management is expected to coordinate and oversee research programmes, funding activities, reporting, timelines, budgets and stakeholder engagement. The role typically requires a degree in business, research administration, science, engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in programme, project or grant management. Candidates should be organised, analytical and confident working with academics, industry partners, government agencies and university leadership. Strong written and verbal communication, financial awareness, problem-solving ability and proficiency with office and reporting systems are important. Experience managing research grants, institutional programmes or cross-functional projects in a university or public-sector environment would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in the western part of Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, social sciences, medicine and sustainability. NTU operates a large campus with extensive teaching, research and innovation facilities, and collaborates with government bodies, industry partners and universities worldwide. Research is a central part of the university’s mission, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, clean energy, materials, healthcare and urban solutions. The university employs academic, professional and technical staff in a diverse international community. Professional services roles at NTU support research funding, academic operations, student services, campus development and strategic partnerships. Benefits and employment conditions depend on the appointment type, experience and applicable university policies.