NUS has an array of financial assistance and scholarships/awards available to help graduate students finance their studies in the University. Graduate students can apply for the various financial assistance and scholarships to help them finance their studies in NUS.
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dgrs@nus.edu.sgQualification Types
PhD Students
Nationalities
Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, All International Students
Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue
Academic Pre-Requisites
| Criteria | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| GPA | Candidate must have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least First Class Honors / Highest Distinction or equivalent; |
Other Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must have been offered admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine
Eligible for MOE Subsidy.
| PhD Students | |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens | SGD 2800 / Month |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | SGD 2400 / Month |
| All International Students | SGD 2200 / Month |
*The typical award period for PhD Students are 4 years.
*CPF will be given on top of the stipend amounts for Singapore Citizens.
Additional $1500 monthly stipend over 4 years
$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
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 month from the date of travel. Please contact the Division of Graduate Studies, Dean’s Office, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine for the claims.
A one-off settling-in allowance of S$1000 (only for international students)
Service Commitments
Service Bonds
Other Terms and Conditions
| For Admission in | Application Window |
|---|---|
| August (Semester 1 Intake) | Deadline: December 31 |
| January (Semester 2 Intake) | Deadline: June 30 |
Scholarships are exclusively granted through faculty nomination upon the submission of a graduate programme application via GradApp; direct application is not available.
NUS Medicine’s admission committee will shortlist and select up to 5 top candidates for the GSA award yearly – applicants are not required to apply for it during the application process.