It’s a fully-funded doctoral or research-master’s scholarship offered by the National University of Singapore (NUS). It includes full tuition fee subsidy and a monthly stipend, awarded competitively to outstanding graduate students admitted to full-time research programmes at NUS.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.

• Must have secured admission to an NUS full-time PhD or Master’s by research programme.

• Must meet the criteria for MOE subsidy eligibility—this applies across nationalities.

Yes — all nationalities are eligible, including Singapore citizens, PRs, and international students. The scholarship is awarded on academic excellence regardless of nationality.

• Full waiver of tuition fees for the duration of study.

• Monthly stipend based on citizenship and field:

  • Singapore Citizens: SGD 3,500/month (PhD, economics/history) or SGD 3,200 (other disciplines)

  • Permanent Residents: SGD 3,100 or SGD 2,800

  • International: SGD 2,700 or SGD 2,500

• After passing the PhD Qualifying Exam, scholars receive an additional SGD 500/month

• Awarded initially for one year, renewable each semester based on satisfactory research and academic progress.

• Maximum tenure: up to 4 years for PhD, and 2 years for Master’s candidates

No service bond or repayment obligation is attached to the NUS Research Scholarship—it is bond-free.

Generally no — scholars may not take up employment or hold other scholarships/fellowships without prior approval from NUS. They may, however, be required to assist in teaching or departmental duties if needed.

No separate scholarship form is required. Indicate your interest in the Research Scholarship when applying via GradApp for admission to the graduate programme. Scholarship consideration is part of the admission process

Deadlines vary by faculty and programme and align with the two main NUS intakes: Semester 1 (August) and Semester 2 (January). You should refer to the specific department or faculty website for exact dates each year (for example, application windows may close several

This scholarship is highly competitive and awarded to only a few top candidates. Selection factors include: academic record, research potential, strong letters of recommendation, research statement, and relevant experience such as publications or internships.