Strategic Research Intern

The URA Strategic Research (SR) department drives research into the planning and design implications of future trends, technologies and challenges. This opportunity will be under SR.

• Work with SR planners to identify and develop new research topics and projects by conducting background research, literature reviews and fieldwork. Topics may include health and well-being, liveability, and future mobility. • Conduct scan of international policies, understanding policy context and potential applications in Singapore • Support SR planners to plan and execute research engagements with stakeholders, and analyse and synthesise findings to inform policy and planning recommendations • Conduct scan on innovative research ideas for exhibition content development and identify stakeholders to engage The intern is expected to reap the following learning outcomes: • Develop better understanding of land use planning in Singapore and key planning-related issues such as health and well-being, liveability and mobility. • Acquire practical knowledge and experience in conducting research on a wide range of planning issues and applying research outcomes to inform agencies’ plans and policies • Develop skills in stakeholder engagement and management

• Internship Period: May - Aug 2026. Full-time internship preferred. • Undergraduates/Postgraduate students pursuing Architecture, Geography, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Sociology or related social science disciplines. NOTE: To facilitate the hiring process, please state your availability (part-time or full-time), including specific start and end date in your resume or application form. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.