The Family Research Network (FRN) is an initiative to bring together a network of academics, researchers and policy-makers through a series of closed-door sessions to engage in regular discussions on family research. The FRN will be held about two to three times a year and is currently managed by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS).

The objectives of the FRN are:

• To promote a multi-disciplinary approach and greater expertise on family research through sharing of new research findings and developments;
• To identify new areas of research interests and facilitate research collaboration between government and the research communities; and
• To develop a stronger research and evidence base for family policies.

The FRN is targeted at academics and researchers of local Institutes of Higher Learning and their affiliated research institutes, practitioners such as staff of voluntary welfare organisations, and policy-makers on family issues in Singapore.

Information on the FRN can be found on MSF' website:
http://app.msf.gov.sg/ResearchRoom/ResearchConferencesForumsNetworks/FamilyResearchNetwork.aspx

 Ninth Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Nurturing Our Young – Parenting in the 21st Century", 5 February 2013.  > Read more 

 Eighth Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Caregiving in Singapore: Insights, Highlights and Experiences", 7 August 2012. > Read more

Seventh Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"The Social Cost of Addictions in Singapore", 20 October 2011. > Read more

International Conference on
"Transitioning to Adulthood in Asia: Courtship, Marriage, and Work", 21-22 July 2011. > Read more

 Sixth Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Singlehood in Singapore: Issues and Challenges", 23 May 2011.  > Read more 

Fifth Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Child/Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention", 3 November 2010. > Read more

  International Conference on
"Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia:Research, Interventions and Policies", 17 June 2010 – 18 June 2010.  > Report 

  International Conference on
"Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges", 3 June 2010 – 4 June 2010.  > Report 

  Fourth Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Effective Social Programme Evaluation", 26 March 2010.  > Read more 

  Third Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Research and Policies on Child Development and Resilience", 28 August 2009.  > Read more 

  Second Family Research Network (FRN) Forum on
"Empowering Vulnerable Families", 25 February 2009.  > Read more 

  Launch Of The Family Research Network (FRN) and
Forum on "Marriage And Fertility", 18 September 2008.   > Read more 

 Seminar on
"Population Aging at the Local Level and Health at Older Ages in Japan" by Professor James Raymo, 16 June 2011 . > Read more

 Seminar on
"Educational Differences in Divorce in Japan" by Professor James Raymo, 17 June 2011 . > Read more

The Family Research Fund (FRF) aims to encourage interest and quality research on family trends and issues in Singapore. The research should promote understanding of trends and issues affecting Singapore families, and preferably inform family policy in Singapore. Supported grant quantum is up to $1,000 for Honours Year or equivalent undergraduates, and up to $100,000 for postgraduate students, academics and other researchers.

For more details, please visit MSF' weblink: http://app.msf.gov.sg/ResearchRoom/ResearchGrants/FamilyResearchFund.aspx