The NUS Research Scholarships are awarded by the University to outstanding candidates to pursue a full-time graduate research degree. The scholarships are tenable for 1 year in the first instance and are renewable annually, subject to satisfactory progress and performance. Each scholarship carries a monthly stipend of S$2,000 (for International Student) S$2,200 (for Singapore Permanent Resident) and S$2,300 (for Singapore Citizen)  and a full research fee subsidy. No bond is required.

The maximum period of award is 4 years for Ph.D. students. However, we do take into account the various contingencies, and support our PhD students beyond the stated duration whenever possible. The student has to work 6 hours a week with their mentors /supervisors for the duration of the scholarship. The work can involve the learning of new research techniques, implementation of projects and other forms of research and teaching assistance. The work contributes to the on-going development of the student as a scholar and a teacher.
 

All students with a scholarship are covered by the university group health insurance scheme for a nominal premium. Dependents (e.g. spouse and children) of the student are not eligible for such coverage at the moment.

The scholarship is given with the understanding that the student is committed full-time to the program.

The student is not allowed to undertake other forms of employment (including self-employment) during the period of scholarship. The only exception is when the student functions as a graduate student researcher to one of the faculty members. For information on these matters, please see

Other Opportunities at http://bschool.nus.edu.sg/PHD/FinancialSupport/OtherOpportunities/tabid/267/Default.aspx