Singapore · Master's · PhD · Fully funded
NUS Research Scholarship
The National University of Singapore's scholarship for research master's and PhD students, with tuition subsidy and a monthly stipend, awarded through admission rounds.
At a glance
- Deadline
- Varies
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Duration
- 1 year at first, renewable to 2 years for a master's and 4 years for a PhD
- Return home
- Not specified
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Mission
The NUS Research Scholarship supports students on NUS research master's and PhD programmes. It is awarded alongside admission.
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What you get
From 1 January 2026, an international scholar receives a monthly stipend of S$3,000 for a PhD or S$2,900 for a research master's, plus a tuition fee subsidy. PhD scholars may receive up to S$500 more a month after passing their qualifying examination. NUS does not provide extra help with travel or living costs.
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Who can apply
You apply for admission to a research programme at NUS. The documents read set no nationality rule and list no selection criteria, so check the faculty's page. Scholars must live in Singapore for the duration of the scholarship.
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What they look for
Faculties assess scholarships in rounds, with Round 1 given priority and Round 2 subject to availability.
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The fine print
The scholarship is tenable for one year and renewed each semester, up to 2 years for a master's and 4 years for a PhD. Dates differ by faculty, and the College of Design and Engineering lists 15 January 2027 for international applicants to the August 2027 intake.
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How to apply
- 01Find a research programme and supervisor at NUS and read the faculty's application dates.
- 02Apply for admission through the faculty before its international deadline, and indicate that you are applying for a scholarship.
- 03Wait for the faculty's scholarship round decision.
- 04If awarded, accept the terms and conditions, including residence in Singapore.
Documents
- Application documents of the faculty you apply toRequired
- Research proposalRequired
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Timeline
- August 2027 intake, international applicants (College of Design and Engineering)Closes 15 January 2027
- January 2027 intake, international applicants (College of Design and Engineering)Closed 1 August 2026
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Amounts
- Monthly stipend, international PhDS$3,000
- Monthly stipend, international master'sS$2,900