Industry Sponsored Final Year Project
Programme Overview
The Industry-Sponsored Final Year Project (IS-FYP) invites companies to collaborate with our final-year students on projects that address real-world industry challenges. Through this partnership, students bring fresh perspectives and technical expertise while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Spanning two academic semesters, the IS-FYP serves as a capstone project where students apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills developed through their coursework and prior work attachments. Projects are designed to tackle issues of direct relevance to your organisation.
Depending on your needs, projects can focus on areas such as:
- Applied research
- Product development
- Computer modelling and simulations
- Design, prototyping, and testing
- Experimental investigations
Each project is tailored to ensure mutual value and practical outcomes for both the company and the student.
Our FY24/25 FYP Research Cluster Areas include the following examples, which will continue to evolve in response to emerging industry and research needs:
AI, Data Science, and Computational Materials Science
Battery Technologies and Energy Storage
Biomedical Materials and Biotechnologies
Nanomaterials and Advanced Coatings
Smart Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Sustainability and Green Technology
Each IS-FYP runs over two academic semester options
(Semester 1 start)
(Semester 2 start)
Employer Application Period
Submit your project proposal via the form provided. Early submission allows better alignment with student matching and faculty coordination.March to April
September to October
We’ll confirm project acceptance, supervisor pairing, and student assignment. Project scope, expectations, and schedule should be agreed upon by all parties.
May to June
November to December
Students begin working on the project under joint supervision. The scope should be calibrated to account for their concurrent academic commitments.
August
January
Students submit an interim report to both faculty and industry supervisors, outlining progress, findings, and any issues. Employer feedback at this stage helps guide the second half of the project.
November / December
March / April
The student submits a comprehensive final report for review by all supervisors. The report includes methodology, findings, analysis, and recommendations.
April
August
Students prepare a visual poster summarising their project and present it to faculty, peers, and industry partners as part of their formal assessment.
May
December
Industry supervisors are required to provide feedback and assessment based on agreed rubrics. Your input contributes to the student’s final grade.
April to May
November to December
Why Partner with Us?
Engaging in the Industry-Sponsored Final Year Project (IS-FYP) offers companies more than just a student project — it is a strategic opportunity to tap into emerging talent, drive innovation, and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
Access to Fresh Ideas and Technical Expertise
Leverage the skills, creativity, and up-to-date knowledge of final-year students trained in cutting-edge materials science and engineering disciplines.
Low-Risk Talent Pipeline
Evaluate potential future hires in a real-world setting. Many organisations use IS-FYP as a testbed to identify and groom talent for internships or full-time roles.
Solve Real Business Problems
Tackle challenges specific to your industry or organisation by shaping the project scope and objectives in line with your needs.
Strengthen Academic Collaboration
Build long-term relationships with NTU faculty for future joint research, consultancy, or talent development initiatives.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Employer Branding
Contribute to talent development and higher education by supporting the next generation of engineers. Your involvement reflects a commitment to capability-building and innovation in Singapore’s R&D ecosystem.
Cost-Effective R&D Support
Receive support on research, product development, or technical validation projects without the overheads of a full-time hire. All projects are anchored by a faculty supervisor, ensuring quality and academic rigour.
Interested to Collaborate?
To explore this opportunity or submit a project proposal, please email [email protected].
We look forward to working together to develop future-ready talent while solving real-world challenges.
Throughout the project, students are required to:
- Submit interim and final reports
- Deliver progress presentations
- Prepare a poster presentation as part of MSE’s Final Year Project (FYP) Day
- Submit final materials for examination by both faculty and an appointed external examiner. Assessment rubrics will be provided to employers.
Employer Requirements
To ensure a valuable and mutually beneficial collaboration, we ask that all participating organisations meet the following requirements:
- Define a clear project brief with measurable objectives and a feasible scope using school's Project Submission Form. Employers must submit a detailed project brief that:
- Clearly states the problem statement, objectives, and expected outcomes
- Aligns with the academic and technical scope of a Final Year Project
- Offers meaningful learning opportunities in areas such as applied research, engineering design, data analysis, or materials innovation
- Encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of materials science knowledge
Please note: Projects involving only routine tasks, data entry, or repetitive testing with no learning value will not be accepted. Our students’ academic development and technical growth are core to this programme.
- Nominate a project supervisor from within their organisation to provide technical guidance throughout the project duration. The project is jointly supervised by an MSE faculty member and this industry supervisor from your organisation.
Ensure IP, confidentiality, and safety considerations are addressed prior to project commencement.
Align on Timeline and Scope as students are concurrently enrolled in coursework and cannot contribute on a full-time basis. The project should be scoped accordingly, with flexibility built into the schedule.
Engage regularly with the student and faculty supervisor to monitor progress and provide feedback.
Participate in evaluation, including review of the student’s reports and poster presentation using school's Employer Assessment Form.
1. Is there any cost involved for the company?
There are no compulsory fees. However, companies may choose to provide support (e.g., materials, training, access to equipment, or travel reimbursement) depending on project needs. These can be discussed upfront.
2. What kind of projects are suitable?
Projects should align with the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, including but not limited to:
- Advanced materials development
- Sustainability and green technologies
- Computational modelling and simulations
- Process optimisation and testing
- Materials for healthcare, electronics, packaging, etc.
3. Can we propose multiple projects?
Yes. You may submit multiple project ideas, and we will do our best to match them with suitable students and supervisors, subject to interest and capacity.
4. Can we recruit the student after the project?
Absolutely. Many of our partners use IS-FYP as a talent pipeline for internships or full-time roles. However, recruitment discussions should take place separately and after project completion.
6. What if we don’t have a faculty partner yet?
We’ll facilitate a suitable faculty pairing, where possible. To get started, share your project needs with us at [email protected] .
Contact Us to Explore Potential Collaborations or Facility Usage
Dr. Lee Mun Wai
Strategic Lead, Innovation Ecosystem Development (Research & Enterprise)
Email: [email protected]