Singapore's nuclear safety research initiative has been established as a full-fledged institute, now known as the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI). Operating from a new purpose-built facility at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the institute has been strengthened with a $66 million grant under the Research, Innovation & Enterprise plan for its next bound of research into nuclear safety.
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of the National Research Foundation, announced these developments at the official launch of the SNRSI Building on 11 July 2025.
SNRSI's expanded research scope is part of Singapore's national efforts to strengthen capabilities to understand and assess nuclear technologies and nuclear safety. This will support studies on potential deployment of nuclear energy, while enabling better assessment of the impact of regional nuclear developments.
Working with international partners and other research performers across the research ecosystem, such as those specialised in mechanical engineering and material science, SNRSI will coordinate and expand research in nuclear safety, radiobiology, radiochemistry, and nuclear policy.
As the key institute for Singapore to develop and concentrate expertise in nuclear technology and safety, SNRSI plans to grow to a pool of 100 experts by 2030, up from 50 today.
The new building will provide more space and potential for SNRSI to grow its manpower strength and enhance its facilities in the future. Specialised equipment and state-of-the-art laboratories will enhance SNRSI's research capabilities in reactor safety, radionuclide dispersion, radiobiology, radiochemistry and nuclear policy. Additionally, the new building will provide dedicated facilities to enhance public education on nuclear science and technology (please refer to Annexe A
