Capability Development Programme (CDP)
The Capability Development Programme (CDP) seeks to raise Singapore’s level of design excellence and global competitiveness by providing funding support for short-term training for design students and designers.
The CDP consists of an Overseas Development Grant and a Professional Development Grant.
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The Overseas Development Grant aims to enhance the international exposure, experience and networking of Singaporean design students and designers through overseas internships, attachments, workshops and other relevant programmes.
Who is eligible?
What is covered by the grant?
What is the application process?
Who is eligible?
Overseas Development Grant
Design students and designers must meet the following criteria:
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Singapore citizen or permanent resident
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Pursuing a design-related course at a recognised tertiary institutionor practicing designer
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Prior invitation to, prior admission into, or currently applying for admission into a credible programme
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What is covered by the grant?
Overseas Development Grant
50% of the following costs, capped at S$15,000 per year, per individual (i.e. designer/design student):
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Official fees payable for programme/participation (Costs not covered are exchange-programme school fees that would have already been charged under the original cost of the course of study)
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Economy-class return air ticket
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Overseas airport transfer
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4-star or below overseas accommodation
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Overseas subsistence allowances based on prevailing government guidelines
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What is the application process?
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted at least two months prior to the commencement of the training programme.
| 15 Jul - 15 Aug 2012 | Oct - Nov 2012 |
| 15 Sep - 15 Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 |
| 15 Nov - 15 Dec 2012 | Feb - Mar 2013 |
| 15 Jan - 15 Feb 2013 | Apr - May 2013 |
| 15 Mar - 15 Apr 2013 | Jun - Jul 2013 |
| 15 May - 15 Jun 2013 | Aug - Sep 2013 |
*If the training programme takes place from 30 Nov 2012 to 1 Dec 2012, the DesignSingapore Council must receive your application by 15 Aug 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Ivonnn Law
Assistant Manager (Professional Development)
Email: ivonnn_law@mci.gov.sg
Tel: (65) 6837 9670
Ms Michelle Wong
Manager (Professional Development)
Email: michelle_maisie_wong@mci.gov.sg
Tel: (65) 6837 9300
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