ICA Psychological Division Research Intern

ICA Psychological Division (IPD) is a division within the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). It serves to provide psychological services for personnel in ICA. It has two main branches that focus on different areas of psychological services: Operational Psychology Branch • Counselling Psychology • Paracounselling Psychology • Mental Resilience Organisational Psychology Branch • Leadership • Organisational Performance • Personnel Selection & Assessment The full-time internship programme will last 12 weeks (11 May 2026 to 31 July 2026, subject to changes). It enables you to acquire: • Practical experience and understanding of the work of psychologists and researchers in an applied setting, specifically in a government organisation; • Skills and training in various psychological work; • A sound commitment to the ethical standards of professional practice; and • A strong sense of professional identity and responsibility in the context of the scientist-practitioner model.

During this 12-week full-time internship programme, you are required to: • Undertake an independent research project on a specific topic (qualitative or quantitative) under the supervision of an ICA psychologist; • Present the findings of your independent research project in the form of a written report and/or an oral presentation; and • Assist in administrative and logistical duties. Additionally, you may be exposed to other areas of work and training. Interns will be paid a monthly allowance of up to S$1,200 (pro-rated if necessary), in accordance with the Public Service Division guidelines. Interns will be evaluated by their respective supervisors. Those who successfully complete the internship programme will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Applicants are required to fulfill the following requirements to be considered for the internship programme: • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology at an established institution and have completed at least two academic years of study as of the start of the internship [Note: applicants must still be a matriculated student during the time of internship period to be eligible for this internship]; • Have a basic understanding of statistical analyses and data collection techniques; and • Have a keen interest in research. Applicants should also possess the following attributes: • Able to work independently as well as in a team • Have a passion for psychology and related work • Able to critically analyse and assess issues • Able to communicate and present information effectively (both orally and in written reports) • Open to acquiring new ideas and information. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply using this FormSG link (https://go.gov.sg/icapsychinternship2026) instead of HR Portal. The deadline for submission is 11 March 2026, 12PM. For any enquiries about the internship programme, feel free to contact Denise Yeow (denise_yeow@ica.gov.sg) or Lee Chia Ping (lee_chia_ping@ica.gov.sg).