The objective of the programme is not only to attract, inspire and nurture Singaporean talents to choose a career in defence and security research & development (R&D) but to mentor them in the skills of leadership and management. Resources and activities will be build-in to coach and groom technically competent local talents as future multi-disciplinary, application and thought leaders.
The programme aims to fund Singaporeans who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree relevant to the research needs of Temasek Laboratories (TL@NUS), Satellite Technology And Research Centre (STAR), and DSO National Laboratories. Selected candidates will be employed full-time as an Associate Scientist in TL@NUS or as an Engineer in STAR, while pursuing a PhD degree in one of the Schools in NUS on a part-time basis.
Temasek Labs at NUS
tslcll@nus.edu.sg Qualification Types
PhD Students
Nationalities
Singapore Citizens
Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue
Scholarship holders can pursue any graduate programmes
Academic Pre-Requisites
| Criteria | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| GPA | Have obtained OR expected to obtain (for final year students) at least Honours (Distinction) or 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree Degree |
Other Eligibility Criteria
Have strong interest in research for defence science and application.
Must be Singapore citizen
| PhD Students | |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens |
*The typical award period for PhD Students are 3 years.
4 years of employment as a research staff in TL@NUS/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
Possible continual employment in TL@NUS/STAR, on a case-by-case basis.
Service Commitments
Service Bonds
Other Terms and Conditions
| For Admission in | Application Window |
|---|---|
| January (Semester 2 Intake) | Deadline: July 1 |
Applicants to STAR may submit their CVs, transcripts and other relevant documents to STAR (star@nus.edu.sg).
Applicants to Temasek Lab@NUS may submit their CVs, transcripts and other relevant documents to Ms Felicia Chua (tslcll@nus.edu.sg).
Candidates are required to separately apply for admission to NUS part-time PhD candidature.