NUS Industry-Relevant PhD Scholarship: The NUS Industry-Relevant PhD Scholarship (NUS-IRP) offers a remarkable opportunity for PhD students to collaborate closely with leading faculty members across a wide range of academic programs and research projects. This scholarship is provided by the NUS Graduate School and is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students pursuing PhD programs in various departments. It includes full tuition fee subsidies and a monthly stipend for up to 4 years.
Summary Table
| Scholarship Name | NUS Industry-Relevant PhD Scholarship (NUS-IRP) |
|---|---|
| Provider | NUS Graduate School |
| Eligibility | Singapore Citizens, PRs, International Students |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Monthly Stipend | SGD 2700 to SGD 3500 |
| Application Deadline (Semester 1) | November 15 |
| Application Deadline (Semester 2) | May 15 |
| Apply Online | Via Graduate Admission System |
Study Area
The scholarship is open to PhD students across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines, available through seven departments at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Scholarship Description
- Full tuition fee subsidies for 4 years.
- Monthly stipend:
- Singapore Citizens: SGD 3500 (increases by SGD 500 after PhD Qualifying Exam).
- Permanent Residents: SGD 3100 (increases by SGD 500 after PhD Qualifying Exam).
- International Students: SGD 2700 (increases by SGD 500 after PhD Qualifying Exam).
- Additional CPF contributions for Singapore Citizens.
- No specific bond requirements, but non-Singaporean students must complete 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP).
- The scholarship may be suspended or terminated if academic progress is unsatisfactory.
Eligibility
- Academic Pre-Requisites: A Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Upper Honours or its equivalent.
- GRE Requirements:
- Verbal + Quantitative: Minimum score of 320/340
- Analytical: Minimum score of 3.5/6
- English Proficiency: Required for applicants whose undergraduate courses were not taught in English:
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 85/120 (Internet-based)
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0/9
- Open to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and International Students.
Required Documents
- Completed online application through the Graduate Admission System.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate.
- GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable).
- Two referee reports (submitted online).
- All documents not in English must include certified translations.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online via the NUS Graduate Admission System.
- Review the User Guide before applying.
- Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded in PDF format by the deadline.
- Referees should submit reports online. Make sure to provide accurate referee email details.
Last Date
- For August Intake (Semester 1): November 15
- For January Intake (Semester 2): May 15
