GENESIS


The Global Education Network for Evolving Solutions & Innovative Scholarship (GENESIS) Fund, established by Dean Prof Chong Yap Seng, empowers NUSMed faculty and staff to drive transformative projects in health professions education. By providing strategic funding, GENESIS supports scalable innovations, global collaborations, and high-impact outcomes like keynote presentations and publications, aligning with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s commitment to excellence. This initiative fosters thought leadership and elevates NUSMed’s reputation on international platforms, ensuring competitiveness in the evolving global education landscape.


The GENESIS Fund will support projects under the following categories:


Theme 1: High-Quality, High-Impact Presentations at Global Conferences, Seminars and International Board Meetings

Objective

To enhance visibility and engagement on an international stage, participation should be by-invitation and the topics shared and presented must be impactful, positioning NUSMed as a thought-leader in medical and health professions education at key conferences, seminars, and international meetings.


Applications open year-round. Click here to apply.


To help you prepare, you can download the sample application form in advance. This allows you to review the required information and gather any necessary documents before submitting your application online.


Travel Support Grant Call Application Form


Itemised budget for travel grant


Who can apply

  • Fulltime academic/administrative/students from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
  • Adjunct faculty members from National University Hospital (NUH) are associated with NUS Medicine

Theme 2: Innovation Projects with Global Impact

Focus: E-book/E-module Development


Objective

To develop cutting-edge e-books and e-modules that exemplify innovation in medical education, positioning NUSMed as a global leader in digital learning. These resources should integrate interdisciplinary perspectives, embrace emerging educational technologies, and support sustainability through scalable, paperless solutions. Projects should aim to attract international recognition and contribute meaningfully to global medical education standards.

Research projects and their associated budgets, including any research components, are NOT eligible for funding.

Application open until 20 October 2025 (Monday). Click here to apply.


Funding

Each selected project will be eligible for funding support of up to SGD 20,000.


Preparation

To help you prepare, you can download the sample application form in advance. This allows you to review the required information and gather any necessary documents before submitting your application online.


Project Grant Call Application Form


Project grant call file



Grant Duration: The maximum duration for the grant is two (2) years, commencing from the date specified in the Letter of Award.


Important Notes

1. Applicants must thoroughly read and comply with the "Annex A - Internal Grants Terms and Conditions_Final.pdf" to understand their obligations and responsibilities for the Genesis Grant.


Annex A - Internal Grants Terms and Conditions_Final.pdf



2. Applicants must also thoroughly read and comply with "Annex B - Guidelines for the Management of Projects Funded Internal Grants_2025 02 10.pdf" to understand the specific guidelines for managing funds, equipment, manpower, and reporting obligations for the Genesis Grant.


Annex B - Guidelines for the Management of Projects Funded Internal Grants_2025 02 10.pdf



Who can apply:

  • Fulltime academic/administrative/students from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
  • Adjunct faculty members from National University Hospital (NUH) are associated with NUS Medicine


Important Dates



Evaluation Criteria for Genesis Fund Proposals

Proposals will be assessed based on the following key criteria:

  • Relevance to Funding Priorities: Alignment with fund objectives, such as securing keynote or plenary presentations or publications in top-tier journals.
  • Innovation and Impact Potential: Degree of innovation and ability to position the applicant as a thought leader on international stages.
  • Global Engagement and Feasibility: Clarity and feasibility of plans for high-level international presentations or collaborations.
  • Impact Metrics and Leadership Development: Strength of measurable outcomes, such as visibility in global networks and contributions to discussions.
  • Budget Justification and Financial Prudence: Appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget.
  • Feasibility of Timeline (Theme 2 only): Realism and structure of the project timeline with achievable milestones.