Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA): Key legislation governing human biomedical research in Singapore, ensuring ethical conduct and safety in research involving human subjects
National Framework for Research, Innovation and Enterprise: Overarching framework that guides research and innovation activities in Singapore, including funding and strategic priorities
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in research activities, ensuring privacy protection
Patents Act: Regulates patent rights and protection of inventions resulting from research activities in Singapore
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original works created during research, including research papers, software, and other intellectual property
Contract Law of Singapore: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures in research agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts to ensure fairness and reasonableness
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands and marks that may be developed or used in research activities
Registered Designs Act: Protects designs that may result from research and development activities
Plant Varieties Protection Act: Protects new plant varieties developed through agricultural or botanical research
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Protects geographical indications that may be relevant in certain types of research
Medicines Act: Regulates medical research involving pharmaceuticals and therapeutic products
Health Products Act: Governs research involving health products and medical devices
Infectious Diseases Act: Relevant for research involving infectious diseases and related public health matters
A*STAR Guidelines: Guidelines from Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research for conducting research
Employment Act: Governs employment relationships including those of researchers and research staff
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides compensation framework for work-related injuries in research settings
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures safety and health standards in research facilities and laboratories
Export Control Regulations: Controls the export of sensitive research materials, data, and technology
Technology Transfer Regulations: Governs the transfer of technology and research findings between parties
Income Tax Act: Regulates tax implications of research funding and commercialization of research outcomes
