The President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF) 2027 is the National University of Singapore‘s (NUS) most prestigious PhD scholarship. It is awarded to outstanding doctoral candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise or achievement in research. The fellowship provides full tuition fee coverage, a monthly stipend of up to SGD 4,800, a one-time airfare allowance, and a one-time settling-in allowance for eligible international students. The fellowship is tenable for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
About the President’s Graduate Fellowship
The President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF) is awarded to a select number of exceptional full-time PhD students admitted to the National University of Singapore. It recognises candidates with outstanding academic records, excellent research potential, and significant achievements in their fields. The fellowship is by nomination only, meaning applicants cannot apply directly. Instead, eligible candidates are nominated by their faculty, department, or graduate programme during the PhD admission process.
The fellowship supports doctoral research across all disciplines offered at NUS, including engineering, computing, science, medicine, business, law, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. Scholars conduct advanced research under the supervision of internationally recognised faculty members while benefiting from NUS’s world-class research infrastructure and global collaborations.
Why Choose The President’s Graduate Fellowship?
The President’s Graduate Fellowship is one of Singapore’s most prestigious doctoral awards.
You benefit from:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of up to SGD 4,800
- One-time airfare allowance for eligible international students
- One-time settling-in allowance
- Study at one of Asia’s leading research universities
- Supervision by internationally recognised researchers
- Access to world-class laboratories and research facilities
- Opportunities for international collaboration and conference participation
- Strong preparation for careers in academia, industry, and research
Graduates pursue careers in:
- Academic Research
- Higher Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Data Science
- Government Research Institutes
- Technology and Innovation
- Industry Research and Development
- International Organisations
President’s Graduate Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: Singapore
- Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Scholarship Name: President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF)
- Study Level: PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Study Mode: Full-Time
- Scholarship Duration: Up to 4 years
- Monthly Stipend: Up to SGD 4,800
- Tuition Fees: Full tuition fee subsidy
- Airfare Allowance: One-time allowance for eligible international students
- Settling-in Allowance: One-time allowance for eligible international students
- Eligible Applicants: All nationalities
- Application Mode: Nomination through the admitting faculty or department (no separate application)
- Application Deadline (Semester 2 Intake): 1 August 2026
- Selection Basis: Exceptional academic achievement and research potential
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows receive:
- Full tuition fee subsidy
- Monthly stipend of up to SGD 4,800
- One-time airfare allowance for eligible international students
- One-time settling-in allowance for eligible international students
- Financial support for the duration of the PhD (up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress)
The fellowship is initially awarded for one year and is renewable each semester based on satisfactory academic performance until the maximum tenure is reached.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Apply for admission as a full-time PhD student at NUS.
- Demonstrate exceptional promise or accomplishment in research.
- Possess an outstanding academic record.
- Meet the admission requirements of the chosen PhD programme.
- Be nominated by the relevant faculty, school, or department for the fellowship.
The fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities. Direct applications for the fellowship are not accepted.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit all documents required for PhD admission, which generally include:
- Online PhD application
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal (where required)
- Statement of purpose
- Referee reports
- English language proficiency results (if required)
- Any additional documents required by the admitting faculty
No separate President’s Graduate Fellowship application is required because eligible candidates are considered through the PhD admission process.
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for admission to an eligible full-time PhD programme at NUS.
- Submit all required admission documents before the programme deadline.
- Outstanding applicants are identified and nominated by their faculty or department.
- The University evaluates nominated candidates for the President’s Graduate Fellowship.
- Successful candidates receive the fellowship together with their PhD admission offer.
There is no separate fellowship application. Consideration is automatic through faculty nomination.
