The Scientific Research Advisory Board (SRAB) was organized under the Infectious Disease Research Coordinating Office (IDRCO), National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) with support from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide guidance and strategic advice on Infectious Disease Research direction in Singapore.

The board will identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses as well as propose areas for growth and strategies to meet the needs in Singapore and achieve regional and international excellence in Infectious Disease Research relevant to Singapore including assisting the expansion of Singapore's International research network. In addition, the board will also advise on research outcome assessment.

IDRCO is the secretariat for SRAB