Scientific and Research Communications Intern, NCIS

NUH Internship Programme(Jan 2027 – Jun 2027)

Curious about the inner workings of a hospital Join NUH on a 6-month full time internship to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of healthcare organisations. Explore critical functions of hospital administration such as operations, human resource, communications, and quality improvement that support the smooth delivery of patient care.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientific and Research Communications Intern to join the NCIS Communications and Strategic Engagement team. As part of the team, you will support integrated scientific communications and research engagement initiatives that strengthen organisational reputation, engage clinical and research stakeholders, and advance our mission to translate cancer research into meaningful impact through effective knowledge dissemination and evidence-based communications that empower the scientific community and support patient care. This role provides hands-on exposure to scientific content creation, research communication platforms, academic event management, and multi-channel campaign delivery, working closely with clinical teams, researchers, and external academic partners. If you have a passion for health innovation, science, and research, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring ideas to life - by supporting the rollout of the NCIS Education and Research Communications Strategy to align engaging learning opportunities and scientific knowledge dissemination with institutional goals, and collaborating with education and research leads and various NCIS stakeholders to brainstorm innovative educational and communication initiatives.
• Shape learning and communication journeys - by assisting in the design of education roadmaps covering clinical, research, and patient-focused initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate cross-departmental education and research communication programmes - by collaborating with NCIS clinical, research, nursing, and allied health teams to schedule and organise training activities, scientific presentations, and knowledge-sharing events, manage logistics including programme scheduling and registration, and facilitate stakeholder communication to ensure efficient delivery.
• Develop and implement tracking and evaluation systems for education and research communication programmes - by creating monitoring tools to track participation and engagement metrics and collecting feedback to identify areas for improving both learning outcomes and communication effectiveness.
• Support content development and digital learning initiatives - by assisting in creating educational resources and research communication materials including slides, infographics, and digital content, whilst exploring new digital tools and platforms to enhance both learning delivery and scientific knowledge dissemination.
• Support education and research communication strategy and stakeholder engagement - by collaborating with the Learning & Development (L&D) Clinical Lead and NCIS leadership on strategic planning discussions for both educational programmes and research dissemination, whilst providing administrative support for accreditation processes, funding applications, and institutional reporting related to education and communication programmes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, strategic communications, media studies, life sciences, public health, or a related field.
• Interest in scientific communications or academic writing is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an interest in professional and academic storytelling.
• Willingness to learn how to communicate research findings and clinical insights to scientific and healthcare professional audiences.
• Interest in developing media relations skills and learning to engage with journalists and media outlets on scientific and healthcare topics.
• Basic proficiency in design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and basic content creation tools.
• Interest in learning about data visualisation and academic presentation formats.
• Digitally savvy with curiosity about emerging trends in scientific communication and research dissemination.
• Openness to exploring academic and professional communication platforms.
• Organised and detail-oriented with ability to learn in a fast-paced research environment.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with clinical and research teams.
• Curiosity about healthcare innovation, research methodologies, and scientific communication.
• Professional approach to communicating complex scientific and clinical information.

Kindly note the following:

• Please attach the latest copy of your resume in your application.
• Minimum full-time commitment of 25 weeks from Jan 2027 is expected. Interested applicants are required to indicate their available commitment period in their resume.
• Applications will close on 30 November 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.