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School of Science and Technology, Singapore

Applied Research Club (ARC@SST)

Join ARC@SST to explore applied research, tackle real-world problems, and compete at national and international science fairs.

Last updated 10 July 2026
Four students in white lab coats and safety goggles conduct experiments with flasks and equipment at a lab bench.

The Applied Research Club (ARC@SST) provides a platform for passionate and capable applied research students to develop their skills and grow their potential to tackle real-world issues through science and technology. A rapidly growing community, ARC@SST brings together our best applied research talent to discuss, collaborate and act on applied research problems together. We also emphasise the transmission of applied science and technology information through actively engaging the school community and the public via exciting demonstrations, workshops and multimedia channels. These experiences lay the path for a rich experience for its members, encouraging and enabling them to excel in science competitions and fairs at both the national and international levels.

Ultimately, ARC@SST aims to nurture young applied scientists who are critical, confident and creative innovators. They are also active citizens who can collaborate across different cultural contexts for the betterment of society.

Training

  • Wednesdays (3.00 pm to 5.00 pm)

  • Fridays (2.00 pm to 4.30 pm)

Key Competitions/ Programmes

  • Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF)

  • Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF)

  • Tah Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award (TKKYI)

  • GT College International Science Project Competition (GTC-ISPC)

Achievements/ Milestones

SSEF 2026

  • SSEF 2026 (Main Category): 

  • 1 Gold Award

  • 1 Silver Award

  • 1 Bronze Award 

  • 2 Merit Awards

  • SUTD Research and Innovation Award (Multidisciplinary) Award

  • James Dyson Foundation Design Engineering Award

GT College International Science Project Competition (GTC-ISPC) 2025:

  • Overall Champion

  • Greatest Potential Award

SSEF 2025

  • 3 Silver Awards (Main Category)

  • 1 Merit Award

  • The Electrochemical Society, Singapore Chapter (ECS) Special Award

  • 2 Singapore University of Technology and Design Research & Innovation (SUTD R&I) Award (Sustainability)

  • Singapore University of Technology and Design Research & Innovation (SUTD R&I) Award (Cities)

  • Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science (SAAS) Special Award – Poster Award for Science Communication 2025

  • GT College International Science Project Competition (GTC-ISPC) 2025

    • Overall Champion

    • Greatest Potential Award

SSEF 2024

  • 2 Silver Awards (Main Category)

  • A*STAR SIMTech & ARTC Science and Engineering Excellence Award 2024

  • L’Oréal Special Award for Innovation in Sustainability 2024

  • Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science (SAAS) Special Award – Poster Award for Science Communication 2024

  • Singapore University of Technology and Design Research & Innovation (SUTD R&I) Award (Sustainability) 2024

Several smiling students in navy uniforms gather around an Instron testing machine with a monitor showing test data.

A visit to Instron to learn more about the Universal Testing Machine.

Students in navy uniforms watch a peer demonstrate a science experiment with lab equipment and flasks at a school fair.

Demonstrating applied science to juniors at CCA Fair.

Three students in school uniforms pose at a science fair booth displaying Special Award and Silver award plaques.

Our team presented their research work at the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair.

Students in uniforms and lanyards gather around a research poster board at an academic fair.

Our student presenting his work on detecting cancers via artificial intelligence at the Japan Super Science Fair.

Student in teal jacket points at a research poster while others in uniforms listen in a school hallway.

Broadening horizons! Our students are learning from fellow participants and discovering the brilliant work being done by young scientists from around the world.