Projects Description: This internship opportunity is centered on the Smart Nation and Digital Government Translational R&D Grant. This grant aims to encourage public sector agencies to leverage research capabilities in addressing public sector challenges. As an intern in Technology & Capability Division, you will be involved in researching a specified digital technology to understand the latest trends and opportunities for digital government. You will engage with relevant stakeholders and prepare grant call materials.

Project Objectives: • Research on latest trends and opportunities for digital government in a specified digital technology. • Engagements with relevant stakeholders to understand our current status, future needs and to align with the broader Digital Government direction. • Preparation of grant call materials for the launch of the grant call. Expected Deliverables: • Propose design for research grant call after analysing Singapore's current status, latest trends, and opportunities. • Prepare grant call materials.

Required Skills: • Interest in research and digital technologies • Good communication skills for engagements with stakeholders • Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop recommendations

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.