research funding

Indonesia Launches National Science & Tech Research Fund

Indonesia has earmarked US$60 million a year for science and technology research, allowing researchers to plan beyond the national budget's one-year cycle.

7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016

From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.

RIE2020: What You Need To Know About Singapore’s Blockbuster $19b R&D Budget

Here's five things you need to know about Singapore's S$19 billion five-year research budget.

70 Years After Independence, What’s Next For Indonesian Science?

A new book looks at the questions that Indonesian scientists hope to answer by the time their country celebrates its centennial in 30 years.

Developing Nations Urged To Spend Big On Science

Few countries are close to meeting UNESCO's target for science, technology and innovation spending of 3.5 percent of their GDP.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2015

From Singapore's top science movers and shakers to her young, rising scientists, here are some of our most popular articles from the month of June.

Singapore’s Next Lap: Interview With A*STAR’s Dr Benjamin Seet

Precision medicine and digital healthcare are likely to be emphasized in the upcoming R&D budget, says Dr. Benjamin Seet, executive director of the A*STAR Biomedical Research Council.

Let’s Vote On It: Can We Use Democracy To Fund Science?

Would voting be a better way to decide how individual researchers get research grants?

Ultrasound Away Your Alzheimer’s Plaques?

Although clinical trials are at least two years away, a promising study in mice suggests that Alzheimer's can be non-invasively treated by ultrasound.