After you apply

Four steps from submission to send-off.

  1. 01

    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates contacted via NUS email. 20-minute panel via Zoom. If you must change your slot, email nocapplication@nus.edu.sg with a valid reason.

  2. 02

    Mercer Mettl assessment

    A merit assessment. Successful completion is one factor in the final outcome — passing it doesn't constitute an offer.

  3. 03

    Results by email

    By the end of May 2026 for the Jan 2027 intake. Sent to your NUS email.

  4. 04

    Send-off & depart

    Mandatory send-off briefing on 7 Dec 2026 (TBC, hybrid). Then you're off.

On appeals

If you're not shortlisted, not selected after the interview, or not selected after assessment — there's no appeal. NOC selection decisions are final.

Ways to engage

There's no single form to fill. Tell us which side you're on and we'll take it from there — the next step is always a conversation, not an application.

  1. 01

    For founders

    Building a startup or venture aligned with the SDGs? We work with founders across the impact space — connecting you to the Impact Accelerator, the BLOCK71 co-working space, and the right people in our ecosystem. The conversation usually starts by understanding what you're building and where you're stuck.

    Get in touch
  2. 02

    For organisations

    Foundations, social service agencies, charities, and CSR-driven organisations looking for innovations that serve their beneficiaries. We've helped with needs spanning water cleanliness, healthcare for specific groups, and more — connecting you to the right NUS or partner-ecosystem startups.

    Get in touch
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