The NUS Research Scholarship (“Scholarship”) is awarded to outstanding graduate students for research leading to a higher degree at the University. The Scholarship consists of a monthly stipend plus a tuition fee subsidy.

Eligibility

The Scholarship is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:

1. have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper division) / Honours (Distinction) or equivalent;
2. have been offered admission to / or already admitted to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS; and
3. must be eligible for MOE Subsidy^{1
   1}Please click here for Eligibility Guidelines for MOE Subsidy 

Award Details

1. A monthly stipend as follows:

²With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.

2. Tuition fees at the University.
3. Scholars in a PhD programme may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (QE), which is normally held 12 to 18 months after registration of candidature. The additional stipend is renewable each semester subject to good performance. The quantum and duration of the additional stipend may vary between Faculties and Schools.

Award Period

The Scholarship is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the Scholar’s satisfactory progress, be renewed each semester at the University’s discretion. The maximum period of the Scholarship is two (2) years for Master’s candidates and four (4) years for PhD candidates, as determined by the relevant faculty or school in each case. In addition, not all faculties or schools offer scholarships for Master’s by Research programmes. Please check with the respective faculty or school.

Application Procedure

Incoming graduate students should indicate their interest in the Scholarship in their application for admission.

Notification of Award

Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications sometime in May (for admission in August) or October (for admission in January). Successful applicants are required to sign a letter of undertaking agreeing to observe the terms and conditions for the award of the Scholarship.

Disclaimer

The above information is subject to change at any time. For the latest updates on the Scholarship, please contact the graduate division of the relevant faculty or school.

The Commonwealth Scholarship (“Scholarship”) is awarded to outstanding graduate students from Commonwealth countries for research leading to a higher degree at the University. This Scholarship is for new, incoming students who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents. The Scholarship consists of a monthly stipend plus a tuition fee subsidy. A number of students are selected each semester by the University for the award. 

Eligibility

The Scholarship is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:

1. nationals from any Commonwealth countries except for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents;
2. have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division)/Honours (Distinction) or equivalent;
3. at the time of award of the Scholarship, must have been offered admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS; and
4. must be eligible for MOE Subsidy^{1
   1}Please click here for Eligibility Guidelines for MOE Subsidy 

Award Details

• A monthly stipend as follows:

• 	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)	Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
  	For PhD Candidates	For PhD Candidates
  International	$2,700	$2,500

• Tuition fees at the University.
• Scholars in a PhD programme may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (QE), which is normally held 12 to 18 months after registration of candidature. The additional stipend is renewable each semester subject to Scholar’s good performance. The quantum and duration of the additional stipend may vary between Faculties and Schools.

Award Period

The Scholarship is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the Scholar’s satisfactory progress, be renewed each semester at the University’s discretion. The maximum period of the Scholarship is two (2) years for Master’s candidates and four (4) years for PhD candidates, as determined by the relevant faculty or school in each case.

Application Procedure

Incoming graduate students should indicate their interest in the Scholarship in their application for admission.

Notification of Award

Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications sometime in May (for admission in August) or October (for admission in January). Successful applicants are required to sign a letter of undertaking agreeing to observe the terms and conditions for the award of the Scholarship.

Disclaimer

The above information is subject to change at any time. For the latest updates on the Scholarship, please contact the graduate division of the relevant faculty or school.

The President’s Graduate Fellowship (”Fellowship”) is awarded to PhD candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A number of PhD candidates are selected each semester by the University for the award. The following Fellowships are donor-funded: President’s Graduate Fellowship (funded by Lee Kong Chian Scholarship) and President’s Graduate Fellowship (funded by Jasmine Scholarship)

Eligibility

The Fellowship is open to new, incoming PhD candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Exemplary academic record. Top performance in undergraduate / postgraduate studies, graduation from top programs, and other academic/research achievements.
• Strong research potential. Potential to be a future leader in their respective fields based on the strength and originality of research proposal, credible signs of research ability, and expertise/interests that might lead to a path-breaking piece of work. Research interests that are aligned and/or complementary with the strengths of NUS faculty is a plus.
• Strong ethical character and high potential to succeed in our PhD program.

Award Amount

1. A monthly stipend as follows:

*With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.

^Effective from AY2023-24 intake,  PGF recipients are eligible for the NUSGS Research Incentive Award, which is a supplement to PGF.  This comprises 
(i) a monthly allowance (#) over 4 years;
(ii) a one-time research allowance, upon passing of the PhD Qualifying Examination in the 2nd year of PhD candidature.
# NUS Graduate School reserves the rights to adjust and revise the  monthly allowance as/when it deems fit. 

2. Tuition fees at the University;

3. A one-off air travel allowance** for one-way ticket of up to S$750 on economy class and up to 20 kg baggage per trip (only for newly registered international students’ trip from home country to Singapore to commence study);

**All airfare claims must be made within one (1) month from the date of travel. Please complete this PGF claim form and email the softcopies with supporting documents (e.g. receipt(s)/invoice(s) of airfare, etc.) to gradenquiry@nus.edu.sg [Subject: Submission of PGF Airfare Claim (Name of School/Faculty)].

4. A one-off settling allowance of S$1,000 (only for international students).

Award Period

The Fellowship is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the awardee’s satisfactory progress, be renewed each semester at the University’s discretion. The maximum period of the Fellowship is four (4) years. 

Application Procedure

To be considered, excellent PhD applicants have to be nominated by the Faculty/Department.  The application procedures will be advised when the applicants are assessed to be eligible. For the President’s Graduate Fellowship (funded by Lee Kong Chian Scholarship), preference is given to candidates who exhibit leadership ability and commitment to community service.

Notification of Award

Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications sometime in May (for admission in August) or October (for admission in January). Successful applicants are required to sign a letter of undertaking agreeing to observe the terms and conditions for the award of the Fellowship.

Disclaimer

The above information is subject to change at any time. For the latest updates on the Fellowship, please contact the graduate division of the relevant faculty or school.

The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is synonymous with both prestige and a willingness to serve Singapore. Set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee with funding from the public to commemorate the contributions made by Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore, it marks Singapore’s continuous effort to recognise outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to our society.

Eligibility

Applicants, who must be Singapore citizens, will be assessed holistically. This includes their track record of leadership and service (e.g. volunteer work, social enterprise, contributions to cultural, scientific and/or academic communities etc.) as well as academic and professional achievements.

Terms and Conditions

Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally to develop their potential as leaders in their respective fields. There are no restrictions on the course of study. Applicants should have at least two academic terms of study remaining at the point of application. 

While there is no bond associated with the Scholarship, Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore, Singaporeans and the community.

Scholarship recipients will receive an annual allowance of S$50,000 for up to 2 years if they are pursuing a Master’s degree or up to 5 years of PhD studies. This is with the exception of public sector awardees who are already sponsored by their agencies for their postgraduate studies. These public sector awardees will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000.

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Only for Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs

• Stipend per month for 4 years: S$2,700
• S$500 top-up after passing PhD Qualifying Examination (applicable to all students)
• Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme
• One-off air travel allowance for up to $1,500 (economy class)
• One-off settling allowance of $1,000

Awarding Faculties:
Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Faculty of Science (FOS)
School of Computing (SOC)
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Duke-NUS Medical School

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For all nationalities 

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Eligibility:

• Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply 
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Have strong interest in a research career

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.
A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

Awarding Programme:
ISEP (NGS)

For all nationalities

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Eligibility:

• Singaporeans and other nationals welcome to apply
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
  • NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
  • NUS School of Computing 
  • SMU School of Information Systems 
  • SUTD Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia

*Applicants for thematic programmes who are applying for or have gained admission to schools/departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS Scholarship if their PhD project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

Awarding Programme:
ACIS

For all nationalities 

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$3,600 + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$3,400
  Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$3,100
• Tuition Fees Subsidies for 4 years
• Conference Allowance provided
• CAP has to be 2nd Upper Class Honours
• GRE and TOEFL are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 312 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP)

Awarding Programme:
ISEP (NGS)

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For all nationalities 

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$4,000 + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$3,700
  Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$3,300
• S$500 top-up after passing PhD Qualifying Examination (applicable to all students)
• Annual tuition fees and mandatory miscellaneous fees. Research, Conference, Books & Software Allowance provided.
• CAP has to be at least a good 2nd Upper Class Honours

Awarding Institute:
Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

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For all nationalities 

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$3,600 + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$3,400
  Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$3,100
• Tuition Fees Subsidies for 4 years
  Research, Conference, Books & Software Allowance provided
• CAP has to be 2nd Upper Class Honours
• GRE and TOEFL are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English

Awarding Faculty:
Cancer Science Institute (CSI)

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For all nationalities

• Stipend per month for 4 years:
  

   

  	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)	Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
  	For PhD candidates:	For PhD candidates:
  Singapore Citizen*	S$3,500	S$3,200
  Singapore Permanent Resident	S$3,100	S$2,800
  International	S$2,700	S$2,500

• S$500 top-up after passing PhD Qualifying Examination (applicable to all students)
• CAP has to be 2nd Upper Class Honours
• Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years
  GRE and TOEFL are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme

Awarding Faculty:
Faculty of Science (FOS)

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For all nationalities

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$2,800^ + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents: S$2,400^
  International Students: S$2,200^
  ^Effective from AY2023-24 intake, all Graduate Studies Award recipients are eligible for the following
  (i) an additional $1500 monthly stipend over 4 years, and
  (ii) a $4,800 one-time research allowance upon passing of Qualifying Examination in the 2nd year of PhD candidature.
  
  
• Full research tuition fee subsidy for up to 4 years
• One-off travel and settling allowance

Eligibility:

• have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least First Class Honours / Highest Distinction or equivalent;
• have been offered admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine; and
• must be eligible for MOE Subsidy.

Awarding Faculty:
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

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For all nationalities

• Stipend per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$2,800 + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$2,400
  Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$2,200
• S$500 top-up after passing PhD Qualifying Examination (applicable to all students)

Awarding Faculty:
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY SPP)

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For all nationalities, proficient in Chinese

• Stipend per month for 4 years: S$2,700 + NUSRI support allowance + S$3,200 + Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years.
• Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years
• GRE and TOEFL/IELTS are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 208 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme

Awarding Institute:
NUS Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI)

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For all nationalities

• Stipend per month for 4 years: S$2,200 (1^styear in NUS), RMB 5000 (2^nd & 3^rd years in Joint Institute in Fuzhou), S$2,700 (4^th year in NUS)
• Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years
• GRE, TOEFL/IELTS are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English
• TA for 208 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme

Awarding Institute:
TJU-NUS Joint Institute in Fuzhou

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For all nationalities, proficient in Chinese

• Stipend per month S$2,700 before Oral Qualification Examination (OQE) and S$3,200 after OQE
• Tuition Fee Subsidies for 4 years
• GRE and TOEFL/IELTS are required, if medium of instruction at university is not English. Please refer to respective Faculties and Schools for more details.
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 208 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme

Awarding Institute:
NUS Chongqing Research Institute

For all nationalities

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  Singapore Citizens: S$4,500 + CPF
  Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$4,100
  Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$3,600
• Tuition Fees Subsidies for 4 years
• One-off air travel allowance for incoming international students provided
• One-off settling-in allowance for incoming international students provided
• Minimum CAP of 4.00
• GRE and TOEFL are required for all International Students
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need need to fulfil 312 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP)

Awarding Institute:
Mechanobiology Institute (MBI)

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For all nationalities

• Monthly stipend, up to 4 years of PhD studies, OR up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier. The amount of stipend is
  1. 6000 SGD per month for Singaporeans
  2. 5500 SGD per month for Singapore Permanent Residents
  3. 3000 SGD per month for International Students
• Full tuition fee subsidies for 4 years and the maximum candidature is 6 years.
• Open worldwide to bachelor degree holders (or above), with at least a very good 2nd Upper Honours (or equivalent qualifications), and outstanding research potential and strong research interests in related areas in finance and/or computing.
• Students are based in NGS and AIDF, and have to fulfil the following three requirements.
  1. Coursework
     • 32 modular credits (7 classes and lab rotation) for students without a relevant postgraduate degree, or 24 modular credits (5 classes and lab rotation) for students with a relevant postgraduate degree.
     • Required laboratory rotation
  2. PhD Thesis
     • Work on a topic under the advice of AIDF faculty affiliates.
  3. Service
     • This is a standard requirement under NUS-NGS. (See here)
     • AIDF teaching/research support
     • Participating in AIDF-based events

Open to students in computing, business, and STEM.

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For all nationalities

Key Highlights:

• No restriction on nominees’ nationality
• A competitive stipend of up to S$6,000 monthly, on top of other allowances and full tuition fees, support up to four years of studies at Singapore-based AUs
• Aims to increase Singapore’s visibility and presence on AI fundamental research by publishing in top-tier AI conferences and journals
• AISG PhD fellows are to publish novel and significant AI fundamental research publications at top-tier venues defined by AISG from the point of award until their PhD candidature period conclude
• Allows participation in AISG initiatives of other pillars such as 100Experiments, AI Makerspace, AI Grand Challenges and AI Technology Challenges

Eligibility Criteria:

• Interested applicants intending to pursue PhD and existing PhD candidates (must be 2 years or less into PhD) in Singapore-based AUs. Please refer to the eligibility details in the “PhD Fellowship Information, Section 4” document.
• Interested applicants or existing PhD candidates with strong interest in AI fundamental research are highly encouraged to apply for the AISG PhD Fellowship.

Open to all faculties

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For Singaporeans from Engineering, Computing, and Science

• CAP has to be at least Honours (Distinction) or 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree
• 4 years of employment as a research staff in TL@NUS or STAR
• 4 years of part-time PhD tuition fee
• Overseas attachment with financial support
• Internship at DSO or other local defence technology community (DTC) partners
• Local and overseas conference support

 Awarding Institute: TL@NUS or STAR.

For more information, visit: Temasek Labs@NUS (TL@NUS) or Satellite Technology and Research Centre (STAR)

For all nationalities

• Stipends per month for 4 years:
  • Singapore Citizens: S$4,100 + CPF
  • Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): S$3,700
  • Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs: S$3,300
• Tuition Fees Subsidies for 4 years
• Non-Singaporeans/non-PRs need to fulfil 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme
• GRE is compulsory
• TOEFL/IELTS is compulsory if language of undergraduate instruction is not English

 Awarding Faculty: Faculty of Science

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