Come to Singapore and tell us how you did it.
Each month a small number of authors come to Singapore for three days: a long-form recording, a Brief, an optional public seminar at MTRI’s Singapore office in One-north, and time to meet researchers and see the city.
Three days
A typical visit. Every element except the recording is optional.
Airport transfer, hotel, a short dinner with the host and the MTRI researcher who read your paper.
Morning outline call in person. Afternoon: record the fifteen-minute Brief with your figures.
Two hours booked in the studio for a sixty-to-ninety-minute recording. Evening: optional public seminar at One-north.
Meet researchers, visit labs you choose, or see the city. Fly home.
What we cover, and what we do not
| Covered | Not covered |
|---|---|
| Return economy airfare (premium economy over eight hours) | Appearance fees, for anyone |
| Up to three nights in a hotel near the studio | Extra nights or travelling companions |
| Airport transfers and local transport | Visa fees, where they apply |
| Meals on recording days | Anything conditional on what you say |
Costs we cover are disclosed in the episode notes. If your employer or funder has rules on accepting travel, we will send a letter describing exactly what is covered.
Before you travel
- An invitation letter from Magellan Global for your visa or employer
- Entry requirements depend on your passport: check the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
- A one-page brief for your communications or legal team
- Consent and release signed before travel is booked
Why Singapore
Sources
Reviewed 26 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm with the authority before relying on them.
Public seminars
Most Session evenings include a talk by the visiting author, free to attend, at MTRI’s Singapore office. Hosts may support an evening; they are named, and the talk is the author’s.