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Internship Positions Right here in the heart of Asia - Singapore
Contact Singapore, together with leading research institutes, is inviting top university students to apply for internships as part of its Experience@Singapore initiative. Experience@Singapore is a programme that allows global talent to experience working and living in Singapore - a vibrant talent hub located at the crossroads of Asia.
About Singapore
Singapore is a world-class city-state that is known for its business excellence, connectivity, and innovation. With its high standard of living, political stability and cosmopolitan outlook, Singapore is the ideal place to work, live and play in.
A republic in Southeast Asia spanning 710 sq km, Singapore is safe from natural calamities and the climate is tropical all year round. The signature trait of Singapore is its multi-cultural makeup. Its people consist of Chinese (77%), Malay (14%), Indian (8%) and other races. This diversity translates into a unique mix of religions, languages, cultural traditions and cuisines. MORE
A Playground for Global Talent
Global citizens feel right at home in Singapore, with over 7,000 MNCs operating here. The major industries in Singapore are electronics, oil and gas, financial services, shipping and chemicals, to name a few. The Singapore government seeks to maintain the country’s competitiveness by identifying and investing in new growth sectors, such as research and biotechnology.
Singapore is the world’s most prolific Research location based on output per capita. In terms of funding, Singapore tops the world in spending on science and technology, with a budget of SGD 13.5 billion. One of the factors contributing to Singapore’s ideal position to groom Research expertise is the adoption of English as the language of instruction and a rigorous system for the protection of Intellectual Property.
About one in four skilled workers in Singapore comes from overseas. To work in Singapore is to join an international workforce that is highly talented. The Mercer Quality of Living 2009 also ranked Singapore top for quality of life in Asia.
Participants will enjoy:
the chance to take on internship roles at famous research institutes
opportunities to interact and network with top research talent
a sampling of the exciting lifestyle and colourful culture that Singapore – a unique blend of the East and West – has to offer
invaluable exposure to the employment opportunities available in Singapore
monthly allowance of up to SGD1,500 and airfare funding capped at a maximum of SGD700 per intern
To apply, you must be:
an outstanding student with a minimum of a "B" grade average in your third or fourth year of undergraduate studies or pursuing your masters studies
able to commit to a minimum internship period of three months
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If you have what it takes, apply now!
All internships begin in July 2010 unless otherwise indicated.
Application ends 31 January 2010.
If you are not applying to the internship positions but would still like to receive information about job opportunities in Singapore, please sign up here.
Participating institutions Click on the institute logo to know more
About Contact Singapore Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower.
It aims to attract global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore.
With offices in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, Contact Singapore is the one-stop centre for those who wish to pursue a rewarding career in Singapore, as well as individuals and entrepreneurs who are keen to invest in or initiate new business activities here. Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with global talent and provides updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore. We work with private sector partners to facilitate the interests of potential individual investors in Singapore.
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