Science and Engineering Research Council

A*STAR's Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) promotes public sector research and development in the physical sciences & engineering. SERC:

• supports world-class research in A*STAR institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, data storage, materials, chemicals, computational sciences, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing and metrology
• plans and actively promotes research in strategic areas to encourage greater multidisciplinary research and collaborations across industries, institutes and sectors to create the knowledge and intellectual property that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries
• cultivates and engages an extensive network of industry partners via various funding schemes and attachment programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation
• identifies and nurtures talented scientists and engineers to provide a ready pipeline of talent to academic institutions and partners.

SERC manages seven research institutes and several state-of-the art centres and facilities with core competencies in the above-mentioned fields to tackle global technological challenges and create future industries from its headquarters at Fusionopolis, Singapore’s iconic hub for science and technology research. 

	SERC's Strategic Thrusts The seamless integration of the research institutes is key to addressing industry needs, which may span multiple disciplines.		SERC Research Institutes & Centre SERC oversees seven research institutes and one centre.
	Funding Opportunities A*STAR provides competitive grant support and research resources to scientists and engineers in its research institutes as well as other publicly funded institutions.		SERC Partners SERC cultivates and engages an extensive network of local and international partners.

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 Last Updated on 11 March 2011