Clinician Scientist (CS) Talent Development Overview

Nurturing Research Talents

Last updated on 5 October 2026

Introduction

Guided by a comprehensive development roadmap, NHG Health builds up clinicians’ research capabilities through curated resources, training, and guidance from experts, supporting them at different stages of their clinical / research career.

The Clinician Scientist (CS) Talent Development programmes are administered by the Clinician Scientist Development Office (CSDO) at Group Research and Innovation, NHG Health, and jointly supported by Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine).

Infographic of research talent development at different stages offered intramurally and nationally

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CS Talent Development Programmes

Click on the respective link to learn more about each programme:

Clinician Scientist Preparatory Programme (CSPP) (opens in new tab)
Clinician Scientist Preparatory Programme Plus (CSPP+) (opens in new tab)
Clinician Scientist Fellowship (CSF) (opens in new tab)
Clinician Scientist Career Scheme (CSCS) (opens in new tab)