1. MISSION
Academy of Chinese Medicine, Singapore (ACMS）awards Local TCM Training Award to its member to pursue a TCM Master’s degree or PhD programme at local TCM institutions. These courses are offered in collaboration with TCM universities in China. Through the award, ACMS aims to assist members who cannot commit to full-time TCM postgraduate study, to upgrade their academic competency and contribute to the future of local Traditional Chinese Medicine.
2. ELIGIBILITY
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
- Associate or Ordinary Member of ACMS for more than 2 years; Actively participate
in ACMS activities and has made positive contribution to ACMS. - Registered TCM practitioner under Singapore TCMPB.
- Full-time practitioner working for an accredited TCM organization with at least 2
years practicing experience or full-time student (TCM Practitioner). - Possess excellent academic records and demonstrate outstanding personal
behavior/conduct. - Has an excellent track record in leadership and community service either within and/
or outside the TCM profession. - Satisfies criteria for and has gained admission into a TCM Master’s degree or PhD
programme approved by the Academy. - Has a strong interest in pursuing a research career in TCM.
- Has not hold any other scholarships, bursaries, study loans, grants or awards at the time of application.
- Should not start programme at the time of application.
- Has a strong interest in pursuing a research career in TCM.
- Has not hold any other scholarships, bursaries, study loans, grants or awards at the time of application.
- Has not been convicted in Singapore and/or other countries and is not under any criminal investigation at the point of application.
- No disciplinary record under TCMPB.
3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicant needs to submit the application form with a recent passport-sized photograph and attach a copy of the following documents to ACMS:
- A personal essay to describe applicant’s area/s of interest and motivation for pursuing a TCM research career;
- Photocopy of the official degree certificates and academic transcripts in English (if original is not in English), sealed and submitted directly to Academy;
- Three Recommendation Letters (two of which must be academic referees);
- Any documents which support applicant’s track record/achievements in employment, community service or volunteer work;
- Indicate your NAME and NRIC number at the top right-hand corner of all documents before submission.
4. APPROVED INSTITUTIONS/UNIVERSITIES
Applicant may choose to study TCM local Master/PhD programme accredited by ACMS.
5. COVERAGE AND AWARD TERMS
- Singaporean: Tuition fee coverage of up to 100% and other compulsory fee stipulated by the university/ institution.
- Singapore Permanent Resident: Tuition fee coverage of up to 60% and other compulsory fee stipulated by the university/ institution.
- Annual transport allowance of S$960/-;
- Annual book allowance of S$500/-;
- One-off laptop allowance of S$1,500/-;
- One-off economy class return airfare and accommodation allowance (for overseas thesis defence).
6. AWARD PERIOD
The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subjected to good performance and progress. The maximum period of the award is 3 years for both Master’s and PhD award recipients.
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Award recipient to support and help organize at least 2 events per year for ACMS related events from the first year of fund disbursement.
- Award recipient may not, without the approval of the Academy, hold concurrently any other scholarships, bursaries, study loans, grants or awards.
- Award recipient’s academic performance will be reviewed every semester.
- The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time, in the opinion of the Scholarship committee, if the award recipient’s progress, conduct or, TCM practice record is deemed unsatisfactory. A repayment, at the discretion of the Scholarship committee, may be imposed.
- If the award recipient decides to terminate the award prematurely, a repayment, at the discretion of the Scholarship committee, may be imposed.
8. SERVICE COMMITMENT
Upon completion of studies, award recipient is expected to contribute to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) related industry/organization registered by TCMPB for the bond period of 3 years for both Master’s and PhD programme.
9. SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Interview by panel.
10. APPLICATION PERIOD AND CLOSING DATE
- Application period: 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.
- All application forms with attached supporting documents must reach ACMS Secretariat by 5pm on 28 February 2025.
- Only shortlisted applicant will be informed for an interview via email by May 2025.
Please include your NAME and NRIC at the right-hand corner of all supporting documents.
Address: Academy of Chinese Medicine, Singapore / 新加坡中医研究院
705 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328127
Email: enquiry@academycms.org
Telephone: +65 6291 3758
Please indicate the Subject: “ACMS Local TCM Training Award Application 2025” outside the envelope.
NOTE: **INCOMPLETE applications will be rejected. Regretfully, submissions will not be returned.