Summation programme is open all year round, there is no deadline for project submission.
The role of the mentor is to provide Talent guidance and feedback throughout the programme while acting as an industry role model to provide professional insights. While there are certain structures in place (e.g mid & end-programme review), mentors have the flexibility to design the mentoring experience and developmental goals for their mentee.
The mentor should:
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Have at least five (5) years of strong technical experience and two (2) years of mentoring experience
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Be able to commit to the full programme period and programme requirements such as attending mid-programme reviews
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Be invested in the Talent’s development through regular check-in’s/ engagements sessions.
Organisations can expect fresh graduates as well as full-time student applicants who are currently pursuing a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or PhD from a local or overseas Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL).
The programme duration ranges from 3 – 6 months with a minimum commitment of three (3) months full-time. Actual duration of programme may vary based on role requirements and Talent’s availability.
A combination of full-time and part-time arrangement may be considered to help meet the minimum commitment of 3 months full-time combined (subjected to SGInnovate’s approval).
Any arrangement after the stipulated maximum 6 months duration is beyond the programme scope. Your organisation is free to liaise directly with the Talent. SGInnovate will not be facilitating or intervening in such agreements.
Organisations are required to pay for all costs (except travel allowances) upfront and will be reimbursed monthly for items that are co-funded under the Summation Programme. The Summation Programme is CPF exempted. Co-funding from SGInnovate will be applicable up to a maximum of 6 months.
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Item |
Undergraduate or graduate |
Masters' student or graduate |
PhD student or graduate |
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Talent’s monthly stipend1 |
S$3,000 |
S$4,000 |
S$6,000 |
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Travel allowances |
Cost of round-trip air travel for overseas talent |
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Living allowances |
S$1,500 per month |
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All figures are quoted in Singapore dollars.
1 The Summation Programme award will be reimbursed to the organisations on a monthly basis.
Co-funded Items under the Summation Programme
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Item |
Singaporean Citizen / Permanent Residents |
Foreigner |
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Summation award1 |
70% of talent’s monthly stipend |
50% of talent’s |
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Travel allowance |
50% |
50% |
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Living allowance |
Not applicable |
50% |
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Training costs |
Reimbursements will be made from relevant government subsidies/funding. If government subsidies/funding are unable to cover the entire training costs, SGInnovate will reimburse any remaining amounts to organisations. |
50% for talent from local universities |
2 Offers made to successful applicants will only be fulfilled for applicants who have successfully gained approval to enter and work legally in Singapore. Remote working arrangements are currently not available. Special considerations will be made on a case-by-case basis.