The Lien Fellows’ Policy Research Support Scheme aims to encourage Lien Fellows to engage in life-long learning and to further develop the Fellows’ career potential. Under this scheme, funding will be provided to Fellows to conduct self-directed small-scale research projects in areas relevant to their profession, expertise or national development. Fellows are also encouraged to network and build meaningful relationships with among Fellows, by sharing their research results in the Lien Circles.

LRPGG provides undergraduates or postgraduate student opportunities to conduct case study, public survey and social experiment on the economy or governance-related topics. Lien Fellows will take part in the programme design and be appointed as mentor for students. From these activities, students learn to collect and analyze data, write a research paper, and formulate and implement policy. Lien Fellows also could pass on their knowledge and experiences to young generations.

The Graduate Assistants Scheme is an initiative under the Lien Research Programme on Good Governance (LRPGG), spearheaded by the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA) in collaboration with the Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship. This scheme is designed to provide postgraduate students with a valuable platform to engage in high-impact research and academic activities. Through participation in cutting-edge projects and academic events, Graduate Assistants gain hands-on research experience, expand their professional networks, strengthen their research capabilities and analytical skills, and enhance their academic profiles. In addition to the aforementioned professional and academic benefits, the scheme provides eligible Graduate Assistants with financial support for completing certain assigned tasks on hourly basis. Most importantly, the scheme aims to cultivate a dynamic network of postgraduate students who contribute meaningfully to LRPGG’s research agenda while benefiting from enriching learning and professional development opportunities.