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Executive/Senior Executive (Research Administration)

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Executive/Senior Executive (Research Administration)

Executive/Senior Executive

2026-06-13

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

National University of Singapore

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Recognized degree
1+ year experience or entry-level welcome
Grant/research admin experience advantageous
Multi-tasking in fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills
Independent team player
Excellent English proficiency

Research Areas

A*STAR funded programmes
NMRC grants
Industry sponsored research
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Executive/Senior Executive (Research Administration)

Job Description

Reporting to the manager-in-charge, the ODPRT Research Administrator will administer assigned programmes funded by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National Medical Research Council (NMRC) and by local and foreign industry and provide pre- and post- award research grant administration support to researchers from all NUS Faculties and Research Centers.

Responsibilities

  • Disseminate and coordinate all activities relating to grant calls for assigned programmes, including proposal compliance and completeness verification checks
  • Coordinate and facilitate internal reviews and evaluation, where necessary
  • Liaise with sponsors and handle award notifications and project account creation
  • Advise on and process request for project changes
  • Monitor and facilitate submission of project/programme progress reports
  • Maintain programme-level statistics and prepare related stakeholder reports, where necessary
  • Work with relevant units to facilitate Fund Requisition process
  • Ensure continuous project compliances to grant terms & conditions
  • Other ad hoc duties, as assigned

Qualifications

  • Candidates with a recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experience or without experience are welcome to apply
  • Prior experience in grant or research administration would be advantageous.
  • Able to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter with good organisational and administrative skills.
  • Able to work independently, and in a team, with self-awareness in meeting deadlines.
  • Good command of written and spoken English language.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 32395

Posting Start Date: 14/04/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Research Administration Executive role at NUS?

Candidates need a recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experience, though entry-level applicants are welcome. Prior grant or research administration experience is advantageous. Key traits include multi-tasking in a dynamic environment, strong organizational skills, independence, teamwork, deadline awareness, and excellent written/spoken English. Prepare your application with our free resume template for administration jobs success.

📋What are the main responsibilities in this Research Administration position?

Responsibilities include disseminating grant calls, verifying proposal compliance, coordinating internal reviews, liaising with sponsors like A*STAR and NMRC, processing project changes, monitoring progress reports, maintaining statistics, facilitating fund requisitions, ensuring grant compliance, and ad-hoc duties. Explore similar roles in administration jobs or research jobs at NUS.

🚀Is prior experience necessary for the Senior Executive (Research Administration) role?

No prior experience is strictly required; candidates with a recognized degree and no experience are encouraged to apply. However, experience in research grant administration or sponsored programs is advantageous for handling A*STAR, NMRC, and industry grants. Build skills via research role advice.

📝How to apply for this NUS Research Administration job at Kent Ridge Campus?

Applications are open until the expiration date of 2026-06-13. Use the job requisition ID 32395 via NUS portals. Tailor your CV highlighting grant administration skills and use our free cover letter template. Check executive jobs for more opportunities in sponsored programs.

🔬What support does this role provide to NUS researchers?

The role offers pre- and post-award research grant administration support to researchers across NUS Faculties and Research Centers, including proposal checks, award setup, compliance monitoring, and progress reporting for A*STAR, NMRC, and industry funds. Learn more about admin roles in higher ed.

Is this position eligible for employee referrals at NUS?

No, this Research Administration Executive role (ID 32395) is not employee referral eligible. Focus on direct application through official channels. Visit higher ed jobs for similar administration support positions.

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