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Two Roles / Building the next generation of innovators.

A year living among student founders freshly energised from a year spent building abroad. Resident Mentors, bring experience and lessons to pass on. Resident Advisors, bring an objective perspective to the work of students at N-House.

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Resident Mentor

Resident Mentors are the entrepreneurial weight in the house. You'll be the person residents come to when they're stuck on the build, working through a model, a market, a first hire, a raise. As Resident Mentor you run regular sessions, open your network, and work alongside the NOC team and Advisors to shape what residents get out of their year.

  • What is required

    • Providing guidance to residents who are working on their business idea or are interested to find out more about the entrepreneurship eco-system

    • Organising and conducting regular mentorship sessions for the community

    • Connecting students with resources and networks in the entrepreneurship community

    • Building relationships with students and serving as a role model and mentor

  • Terms of engagement

    • The candidate will be appointed by a selection committee comprising members from the NUS Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem

    • The term of engagement is 1 year, with options to renew annually

    • Candidates must be either an investor, entrepreneur, and/or active entrepreneurship eco-system builder

Resident Advisor

Resident advisors unlock the full potential of returning NOC students. Every founder needs someone in their corner who isn't chasing the next round. Resident advisors support N-House residents through the academic and working side of the year. Guiding residents through the realities of the year, giving them objective feedback to prepare them for realities that await, and pushing residents to reach further than they thought they could.

  • What is required

    • Work closely with the appointed Resident Assistant to execute N-House activities

    • Providing counselling and referral services for academic and personal needs of residents

    • Support crisis management exercises from Halls

    • Work together with the N-House Resident Mentor to shape students' experience in entrepreneurship

  • Terms of engagement

    • The candidate will be appointed by a selection committee comprising members from the NUS Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem

    • The term of engagement is 1 year, with options to renew annually

    • Candidates must be a current NUS staff member

Timeline

Application timeline

Stage Timing What happens
Applications open 1 March Form goes live
Applications close 30 April No late submissions accepted
Shortlist & interviews May Shortlisted candidates contacted; in-person panel interview
Decisions End of June Notified by email
Term begins August Move-in for Mentors; orientation for Advisors
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FAQ

The most common questions before applying

  1. [1] Do I need to have done NOC to apply as a Mentor?

    No. The Resident Mentor role is open to investors, entrepreneurs, and active builders in the innovation community, NOC alumni status is not required. Candidates are selected on real experience starting, backing, or scaling companies.

  2. [2] Can I be a Resident Mentor while working full-time?

    Yes. The Resident Mentor term runs one year, renewable annually, and is built around regular mentorship sessions rather than a daily presence, so it sits alongside a full-time role.

  3. [3] What's the difference between a Resident Mentor and a Resident Advisor?

    The Resident Mentor comes from outside NUS and brings entrepreneurial experience, the network, the guidance on building. The Resident Advisor is a current NUS staff member who supports residents' day-to-day and pastoral needs. Both serve renewable one-year terms.

  4. [4] If I'm not selected, can I reapply?

    Yes. Applications reopen each year on 1 March, and candidates are welcome to apply in a later cycle as their experience and availability change.

  5. [5] How are N-House Resident Mentors and Advisors selected?

    A selection committee drawn from the NUS innovation and enterprise community. Applications open 1 March and close 30 April 2026, interviews are held in May, and decisions are sent by the end of June for an August start.

Resident Mentor & Advisor

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[ Closes 30 April 2026 ]

What is required

  • Both Mentor and Advisor positions use the same application, you select your role inside.

    Shared form

  • Candidates are selected by a committee drawn from across NUS innovation and enterprise.

    Selection process

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