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
Grant Call 2021
Examining the Implementation of Practice-based Work Approach for the Professional Learning of Associate Faculty
Associate Professor Jennifer Yeo, Singapore University of Social Sciences
This study aims to examine the design of a practice-based learning approach in two graduate certificate courses aimed at building up the teaching and learning capacity of Associate Faculty (AF).
Grant Call 2020
“Do you know how you present?”: Effectiveness of VR-Augmented Feedback for Effective Oral Presentation
Associate Professor Quek Choon Lang Gwendoline, Nanyang Technological University
This study will design the VR-augmented feedback environment to investigate the effectiveness of VR-augmented feedback in training. With this consideration, the objectives of this project are the following: 1. To develop the presenters' presentation skills for engaging the adult audience in a virtual training environment. 2. To investigate the effectiveness of the virtual reality-based environment in improving presenters’ oral presentation skills.
Grant Call 2017
A Blended Learning Course through Academic Practice Partnership to Enhance Workplace Clinical Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor Liaw Sok Ying, National University of Singapore
The research seeks to inform professional development of clinical nurses who are critical in facilitating nursing students’ learning at work in the clinical setting. The study will explore the experiences of clinical nurses and academic educators in supporting workplace clinical teaching and learning, and examine the effects of a blended learning course to enhance workplace clinical teaching and learning. The outcomes can therefore contribute to developing a successful partnership model of best practices between healthcare workplace and academic institutions.
Grant Call 2020
“Do you know how you present?”: Effectiveness of VR-Augmented Feedback for Effective Oral Presentation
Associate Professor Quek Choon Lang Gwendoline, Nanyang Technological University
This study will design the VR-augmented feedback environment to investigate the effectiveness of VR-augmented feedback in training. With this consideration, the objectives of this project are the following: 1. To develop the presenters' presentation skills for engaging the adult audience in a virtual training environment. 2. To investigate the effectiveness of the virtual reality-based environment in improving presenters’ oral presentation skills.
Grant Call 2017
An Investigation of Pedagogical Approaches in the Acquisition of Language for Low-Waged, Low-Skilled Adult Learners of English
Professor Annabel SH Chen, Nanyang Technological University
The research seeks to inform professional development of clinical nurses who are critical in facilitating nursing students’ learning at work in the clinical setting. The study will explore the experiences of clinical nurses and academic educators in supporting workplace clinical teaching and learning, and examine the effects of a blended learning course to enhance workplace clinical teaching and learning. The outcomes can therefore contribute to developing a successful partnership model of best practices between healthcare workplace and academic institutions.
