Low-carbon energy research funding initiative (lcer fi) first grant call 2021

Introduction

The Low-Carbon Energy Research (LCER) Funding Initiative (FI) is a multi-agency initiative involving the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). It is co-driven by EDB and EMA, with A*STAR as the implementing agency on behalf of the Government.

The LCER FI aims to develop low-carbon energy technologies in the domains of hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), to support the decarbonisation of the power and industry sectors. Technologies should be cost-effective and deliver carbon abatement for Singapore, with the intention to be commercialised/deployed beyond the project timeline.

Thematic Areas

• Hydrogen supply, storage, and downstream uses
• CCUS, focusing on capture for low-concentration CO₂ and utilisation of CO₂ to produce aggregates and synthetic fuels/chemicals

Grant Call Quantum

• Up to S$10 million per project for Tier 1, and S$4 million per project for Tier 2. Both Tiers are for a period up to 3 years
  
  
  • For All Applicants & Interested Parties
  • For Shortlisted Applicants Only
  • For Successful Awardees Only

• Excellent science (novelty and significant improvement from current technologies) and competitiveness at international level
• Strong collaboration across academia and industry
• Well-developed strategy for scale-up
• Consideration of how the proposed technology integrate with our eventual national Hydrogen and CCUS value chain.
• Alignment with Singapore’s strategic goals for decarbonisation.

• All public research institutes (Institute of Higher Learning (IHLs), A*STAR Research Institutes (RIs), and other public sector RIs) are eligible to participate in the call
• Each project must have one or more Lead Principal Investigators (PIs). The PI(s) should:


• Hold at least 70% primary appointment in a public sector research institute (IHLs, A*STAR, or other public sector RIs)
• Maintain the minimum appointment level for the duration of this award


• Teams may choose to include multiple research performers as Co-Investigators (Co-Is) on a single project. They may also choose to include Collaborators but they cannot receive any funding, whether directly or indirectly, from the award


• All research work must be done in Singapore, unless approved by the grantor

• LCER FI Grant Call Information Sheet
• Briefing Information Deck_LCER FI Grant Call
• Annex A - Full Proposal Template
• Annex B - Grant Call Budget Template
• Annex C1 - Guidelines for the Management of Research Grants (with effect from 1 Jan 2020)
• Annex C2 - Terms and Conditions of Grant (with effect from 1 Jan 2020)
• Annex C3 - National Research Fund Guide (with effect from 1 Jul 2016)
• Annex D - Application Guidelines for Submission of Documents
• Annex E - Frequently Asked Questions
• *New & Updated* Annex F - LCER FI EDM (Poster)

If you require further clarification, you may reach us at LCERFI_secretariat@hq.a-star.edu.sg 

Please allow up to 3 working days for us to provide a response.

For any queries on the use of IGMS or technical issues please contact the IGMS helpdesk at:
Tel No: (65) 6556 8807 or (65) 6556 6971
Email: helpdesk@researchgrant.gov.sg