The NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award (GSA) 2027 is a fully funded PhD scholarship offered by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The award supports outstanding students admitted to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine. It provides full tuition fee coverage, a monthly stipend, an additional monthly allowance, a one-time research allowance, and relocation support for eligible international students for up to four years.

About the NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award

The NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award (GSA) attracts exceptional students with excellent academic records and strong research potential to pursue doctoral research at NUS Medicine. The programme supports research across biomedical sciences, translational medicine, clinical research, and other graduate research programmes offered by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Scholars work with leading researchers while using advanced laboratories and research facilities to conduct high-impact scientific research.

NUS Medicine’s admission committee selects up to 10 outstanding candidates each year for the award. Applicants do not submit a separate scholarship application because the committee automatically considers eligible PhD applicants during the admission process.

Why Choose The NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award?

The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support while allowing students to pursue advanced biomedical research at one of Asia’s leading medical schools.

You benefit from:

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly stipend
  • Additional monthly allowance
  • One-time research allowance
  • One-time airfare allowance for eligible international students
  • One-time settling-in allowance
  • Access to world-class biomedical research facilities
  • Supervision by internationally recognised researchers
  • Strong preparation for careers in academia, healthcare, and biomedical research

Graduates pursue careers in:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Clinical Research
  • Medical Sciences
  • Academic Medicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Research
  • Government Research Institutes
  • Higher Education

NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award Summary

  • Host Country: Singapore
  • Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Host Faculty: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
  • Scholarship Name: NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award (GSA)
  • Study Level: PhD
  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
  • Study Mode: Full-Time
  • Scholarship Duration: Up to 4 years
  • Eligible Applicants: Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and International Students
  • Number of Awards: Up to 10 annually
  • Application Mode: Through the NUS GradApp admission application
  • August (Semester 1) Intake Deadline:31 December
  • January (Semester 2) Intake Deadline:30 June
  • Selection Basis: Academic excellence and research potential

Scholarship Benefits

Successful scholars receive:

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly stipend:
    • SGD 3,500 – Singapore Citizens
    • SGD 3,100 – Singapore Permanent Residents
    • SGD 2,700 – International Students
  • Additional monthly allowance for four years:
    • SGD 1,000 – Singapore Citizens
    • SGD 900 – Singapore Permanent Residents
    • SGD 800 – International Students
  • One-time research allowance after successfully passing the PhD Qualifying Examination
  • One-time airfare allowance of up to SGD 750 for newly registered international students
  • One-time settling-in allowance of SGD 1,000 for newly registered international students
  • CPF contributions in addition to the stipend for Singapore Citizens

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Apply for admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree with at least First Class Honours, Highest Distinction, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong research potential.
  • Meet the admission requirements of the chosen graduate programme.
  • Be eligible for the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuition Grant Subsidy.

The scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and International Students.

Required Documents

Applicants generally need to submit:

  • Online graduate admission application through GradApp
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose or research interests
  • Research proposal (where required)
  • Referee reports
  • English language proficiency results (if applicable)
  • Additional documents required by the admitting graduate programme

Application Process & Timeline

  1. Apply online for admission to an eligible full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine.
  2. Complete the scholarship section in the GradApp application, where applicable.
  3. Upload all required supporting documents.
  4. Submit the completed application before the programme deadline.
  5. Wait for the NUS Medicine admission committee to review eligible applicants.
  6. Receive the scholarship offer if selected.

Applicants do not submit a separate application for the NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award because the admission committee automatically considers eligible candidates