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Applications are currently being accepted for the NLB Singapore National Library Creative Residency 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The programme encourages practitioners from diverse artistic disciplines to explore both digital and physical collections of the National Library, Singapore and the National Archives of Singapore. Residents reimagine historical and cultural content through innovative approaches, enabling audiences to connect with Singapore’s heritage in fresh and engaging ways.
Each application must include:
1. A completed application form. In providing information on academic credentials and previous experience, scanned copies of testimonials and documents are acceptable and must be attached at the time of application. If you are selected for the Residency, the original or certified copies bearing the university/company seal must be presented for verification.
2. A detailed proposal (not exceeding 10 pages, excluding references and annexes) that includes the following:
a. A comprehensive outline of the proposed topic of research, including details of the NLS and/or NAS collections and resources to be used and how they are crucial to the research objectives. Please also specify if you are using materials from other sources.
b. Description of the intended outcome of the project, including the form that the creative output would take, for example, painting, video, performance, script, etc., and the possible platforms (within NLB or in other contexts) where this output can be showcased.
c. Key project milestones and estimated time needed for each milestone.
d. How the proposed project will provide new perspectives on the NLS and/or NAS collections.
3. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) that includes the following information:
a. Details of research awards or residencies previously and concurrently held.
b. Details of professional seminars/conference papers/public lectures presented.
c. A list of major publications and exhibitions participated in.
d. Portfolio of at least five (5) projects/works that demonstrates relevance to the proposed idea.
e. Details of any other past or current involvement in creative projects.
4. Reference letters from two referees that should address the following:
a. The applicant’s qualifications, ability and experience.
b. The quality of the applicant’s previous works.
c. The applicant’s demonstrated capacity to complete projects within a reasonable time frame, and the feasibility of the project in terms of available resources and time or other constraints.
d. The applicant’s awareness of relevant available sources in NLS and/or NAS and an assessment of whether these sources are likely to support the research proposed.
e. Whether the project will make a substantial contribution to knowledge in the field.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 29 May 2026.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be made known within five months of the closing date.
