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Introduction
Introduction
The ACHS Fellowship Program aims to inspire and connect the next generation of biosecurity leaders and innovators.
Launched in 2025, ACHS Fellowship is a highly competitive, part-time program that provides an opportunity for talented graduate students and professionals to deepen their expertise, expand their network, and build their leadership skills through a series of training and project work coordinated by the Asia Centre for Health Security based at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS).
This 12-month fellowship does not require relocation to Singapore and can be completed alongside full-time employment or an academic schedule.
The ACHS Fellowship Program aims to inspire and connect the next generation of biosecurity leaders and innovators.
Started in 2025, the ACHS Fellowship is a highly competitive, part-time program that provides an opportunity for talented graduate students and professionals to deepen their expertise, expand their network, and build their leadership skills through a series of training and project work coordinated by the Asia Centre for Health Security, based at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS).
This 12-month fellowship does not require relocation to Singapore and can be completed alongside full-time employment or an academic schedule.
Program Outline & Funding
The ACHS fellowship program will:
- Deepen knowledge in different aspects of biosafety and biosecurity policy and practice;
- Provide opportunities to connect with senior leaders, current fellows, and alumni networks in the biosecurity field;
- Completion of one biosecurity project or product during the fellowship year, mentored by ACHS faculty. The project can be selected from proposals offered by ACHS, or a self-proposed project that has been discussed and approved in advance with an ACHS mentor; and
- Offer access to resources and participation in events focused on the most current, relevant topics in biosecurity
- Deepen knowledge in different aspects of biosafety and biosecurity policy and practice;
- Offer access to resources and participation in events focused on the most current and relevant topics in biosecurity;
- Provide opportunities to connect with senior leaders, current fellows, and alumni networks in the biosecurity field and;
- Mentorship by ACHS faculty and completion of one (1) project or product offered by ACHS during the fellowship year.
Funding of the ACHS fellowship program will cover:
- Attendance at a biosecurity event (training workshop or policy roundtable) in Singapore, and visit to ACHS-associated organisations, which includes the National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (NUS SSHSPH); National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID); and/or Nanyang Technological University, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (NTU RSIS)
- Attendance at a biosecurity workshop and networking event in an international location, e.g. events organised by Global Health Security (GHS), Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
- Access to webinars relevant to biosecurity e.g. webinars organised by ACHS, WHO information Network for Epidemics (EI-WIN)
- Additional networking events
- Attendance at a biosecurity event (training workshop or policy roundtable) in Singapore, and visit to ACHS-associated organisations, which includes the National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (NUS SSHSPH); National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID); Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) and/or Nanyang Technological University, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (NTU RSIS)
- Attendance at a biosecurity workshop and networking event in an international location, e.g. events organised by Global Health Security (GHS), Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
- Access to webinars relevant to biosecurity e.g. webinars organised by ACHS, WHO Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN)
- Additional networking events
For points (1) – (2), the Asia Centre for Health Security will cover travel expenses (air and ground), subsistence allowance, and lodging.
ACHS Fellowship Program Faculty
Adjunct Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian
Lead, Biorisk Management
Professor Mely Caballero-Anthony
Lead, Biosecurity and International Security
Professor Helena Legido-Quigley
Lead, Health Systems
Adjunct Associate Professor Marc Ho
Lead, Pandemic Preparedness
Visiting Associate Professor Michael Friedman
Lead, Public Health Response
Visiting Associate Professor Ayelet Berman
Lead, Law and Governance
Eligibility Criteria
- Masters/Doctoral/Medical Degree graduate OR Three (3) years of professional experience in national security, public health, medicine, biotechnology, laboratory sciences, law, biosecurity/biosafety, global health, cybersecurity/AI, or a related field;
- Citizens of or working in an eligible Asia-Pacific country for at least three (3) years at point of application;
- Early- to mid-career professionals, aged 25 – 40 years old and;
- Fluent in written and oral English
Application Details
Please download a copy of the ACHS Fellowship Program details here.
Applicants are advised to prepare the following documents (in PDF) in advance before completing the online application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (no longer than 1 page) describing your work in biosecurity and interest in the fellowship
- One (1) letter of support from your current organisation’s employer or supervisor supporting your application for this fellowship
- One (1) letter of recommendation from your past employer or academic supervisor
- Copy of Degree Certificate(s) and Official Transcript(s), consolidated into one PDF
- Documentation of English competency (optional)
Fellowship Application (2026 Intake) Form
The ACHS Fellowship Program is open for application at this link.
Applications close on 16 September 2025, 10am (GMT+08:00). Late applications will not be accepted.
Application Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, please download the FAQ for answers to common queries about the program, eligibility, and application process.
ACHS Fellowship Awardees
We are delighted to announce the inaugural cohort of the ACHS Fellowship Program 2025. This highly competitive program has attracted exceptional graduate students and professionals from across the globe, all committed to advancing biosafety and biosecurity policy and practice.
The ACHS Fellowship Program 2025 recipients are:
Dr Maggie Cai
Ministry of Health (MOH) Holdings (Singapore)
Dr Sarah Esther Winthrope
Bendigo Health
Dr Suryesh Kumar Namdeo
Indian Institute of Science
Ms JiuLing Li
UNICEF China
Ms Sandhya Dhawan
Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
Over the course of 12 months, these fellows will engage in an immersive program designed to deepen their knowledge in biosecurity, enhance their leadership capabilities, and expand their professional networks. Guided by esteemed ACHS faculty, fellows will engage in training, connect with experienced professionals in the field, access resources, participate in events on current and relevant biosecurity topics, and contribute to the field through impactful project work.
Each fellow will complete a biosecurity project, either selected from ACHS-proposed initiatives or self-designed in consultation with an ACHS mentor. The program’s flexibility allows participants to continue their academic pursuits or full-time employment. We look forward to the invaluable contributions they will make in advancing biosecurity research and initiatives!
Fellowship Application
Applications for the ACHS Fellowship Program 2026 will open in the third quarter of 2025.
Application Timeline
Fellowship Documents & Submission Requirements
Please download a copy of the ACHS Fellowship application form and program details below:
Prospective fellows will be required to submit the completed application form and all supporting documentation, within one zip folder by the application deadline to achs@nus.edu.sg for their applications to be considered.
More information on the frequently asked questions about the ACHS Fellowship Program 2025 can be found here.
Applications for the ACHS Fellowship Program will close on 3 November 2024, 5pm (GMT+8:00). Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the ACHS Fellowship Program, please contact the ACHS Fellowship Program Secretariat at achs@nus.edu.sg.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the ACHS Fellowship Program, please contact the program secretariat at achs@nus.edu.sg
ACHS Fellowship Awardees
The ACHS Fellowship Program 2025 recipients are:
The ACHS Fellowship Program 2025 recipients are:
Dr Maggie Cai
Ministry of Health (MOH) Holdings (Singapore)
Dr Sarah Esther Winthrope
Bendigo Health
Dr Suryesh Kumar Namdeo
Indian Institute of Science
Ms JiuLing Li
UNICEF China
Ms Sandhya Dhawan
Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
