The Department of Statistics (DOS) Anonymised Microdata Access Programme (AMAP) facilitates research using anonymised microdata in a secured environment. Under the Statistics Act 1973, eligible academic researchers can have access to selected datasets to address important research questions. The programme supports complex analyses like advanced econometrics and regression studies to be conducted on various economic, social and manpower topics.
Who Can Apply?
✓ Researchers holding full-time appointments in Singapore’s Autonomous Universities.
How to Apply for Anonymised Microdata Access?
Interested applicants may submit a proposal by filling in the AMAP application form below. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed projects with DOS before submitting the application form, for DOS's inputs and guidance on the requirements for the project. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information to DOS to facilitate the processing of the application. All anonymised microdata requests will be assessed by relevant data sources and policy agencies, and approved by an inter-agency Anonymised Microdata Review Panel (AMRP) before anonymised microdata access is provided.
Application Procedure
Stage 1: Application
Applicants may submit the application form and legal undertaking, signed by the applicants and their Responsible Officer*, to DOS Datalab@singstat.gov.sg
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DOS assesses the application, together with relevant data source and policy agencies
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DOS seeks applicants' agreement to the estimated costs
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Stage 2: Approval
DOS submits recommendations to the Anonymised Microdata Review Panel (AMRP)^ for approval
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If approved, DOS will inform the applicants of the outcome
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Researchers may access anonymised microdata in DOS Innovation Data Lab
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What Datasets are Available?
- Operating revenue breakdown (e.g., sales of goods, services income, leasing income, royalties)
- Operating expenditure breakdown (e.g., purchases of goods, rental costs, freight & transport, maintenance & repair)
- Fixed assets breakdown (e.g., building & structure, transport equipment, computers & peripherals, other machinery & equipment)
- Total remuneration
- Value-added
- Operating surplus
Data Dictionaries
You may submit your request for data dictionaries online.
Five Safes Framework
DOS puts in place five safeguards to ensure that the sharing of anonymised microdata under AMAP is safe and secure.
Projects are reviewed and approved by multi-agency panel chaired by Chief Statistician.
Contact
Please contact Datalab@singstat.gov.sg for further enquiries.