The Workforce Development Applied Research Fund (WDARF), a national-level research fund offered by the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), aims to foster high quality and rigorous applied research in workforce development and lifelong learning to support the SkillsFuture Singapore's key thrusts and national-level policies. It encourages inter-disciplinary research and seeks to strengthen research capabilities, through leveraging both local and international expertise. The WDARF Grant Call is administered by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) on behalf of the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). The grant is awarded through an open, competitive bidding approach, where submitted proposals go through a technical expert review and evaluation, before they are presented to a Research Committee for approval.
Workforce Development Applied Research Fund (WDARF) 2025 Grant Call
The WDARF 2025 Grant Call is now open. We are now accepting submission for Expression of Interest (EOI) from now till 18 July.
Previous Result
Understanding the experience of low-wage workers: Challenges in lifelong learning participation
Assoc Prof. HO Moon-Ho, Nanyang Technological University
This project aims to understand the impact of psychosocial and institutional factors on the pursuit of lifelong learning among low-wage workers. Furthermore, our aim is to investigate the challenges low-wage workers face in developing and applying transferrable skills in both work and life. The results can be used to refine and develop policy, scheme, or pedagogy that caters to the needs of the low-wage working population and helps them engage better in learning, particularly the transferable skills.
Understanding the experience of low-wage workers: Challenges in lifelong learning participation
Assoc Prof. HO Moon-Ho, Nanyang Technological University
This project aims to understand the impact of psychosocial and institutional factors on the pursuit of lifelong learning among low-wage workers. Furthermore, our aim is to investigate the challenges low-wage workers face in developing and applying transferrable skills in both work and life. The results can be used to refine and develop policy, scheme, or pedagogy that caters to the needs of the low-wage working population and helps them engage better in learning, particularly the transferable skills.
Modelling Self-Regulated Online Learning: Video- and Game-Based Learning
Associate Professor Goh Yang Miang, National University of Singapore
This project aims to answer the following research questionssss: 1. How can learning analytics be used to identify online learners’ SRL subprocesses during video-based learning (VBL) and DGBL? 2. What patterns of SRL subprocesses do online learners undergo during VBL and DGBL? 3. How do the patterns of SRL subprocesses differ between high- and low-performers? Deliverables: a. Open-source dataset and machine learning model b. Intervention strategies for low performers
Modelling Self-Regulated Online Learning: Video- and Game-Based Learning
Associate Professor Goh Yang Miang, National University of Singapore
This project aims to answer the following research questions:<br /> 1. How can learning analytics be used to identify online learners’ SRL subprocesses during video-based learning (VBL) and DGBL?<br /> 2. What patterns of SRL subprocesses do online learners undergo during VBL and DGBL?<br /> 3. How do the patterns of SRL subprocesses differ between high- and low-performers?<br /> Deliverables:<br /> a. Open-source dataset and machine learning model<br /> b. Intervention strategies for low performers
Microlearning, Gamification and Chatbot for Collaborative and Personalized Adult Learning (MaGiC²PAL )
Dr Miao Huang, Temasek Polytechnic
MaGiC²PAL project harnesses the promises of three modes of digital learning: microlearning courses (MLC), gamification, and Chatbot tutoring, to create a blend of online learning and blended learning (OBL) that enhances collaborative and personalized blended learning experiences. By combining these innovative approaches, we can provide diverse and tailored learning opportunities that support the needs of adult learners.
