The NUS Research Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded research scholarship offered by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Graduate School to outstanding students pursuing a full-time PhD degree. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of up to SGD 3,800 and is tenable for up to four years for PhD students, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

About the NUS Research Scholarship

The scholarship supports talented graduate students who wish to undertake research leading to a higher degree at the National University of Singapore. It is awarded to applicants with strong academic records, demonstrated research potential, and a keen interest in pursuing research across a wide range of disciplines offered by NUS.

The scholarship is available for all research programmes at NUS, including science, engineering, computing, medicine, business, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research. Scholars conduct independent research under the supervision of leading faculty members while benefiting from NUS’s world-class laboratories, research facilities, and international collaborations.

Why Choose The NUS Research Scholarship?

The NUS Research Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support while allowing students to pursue research at one of Asia’s leading universities.

You benefit from:

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly living stipend
  • No service bond
  • Access to world-class research facilities
  • Supervision by internationally recognised researchers
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary and international research
  • Strong preparation for academic, research, and industry careers

Graduates pursue careers in:

  • Academic Research
  • Higher Education
  • Government Research Institutes
  • Technology and Innovation
  • Healthcare Research
  • Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Industry Research and Development

NUS Research Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Singapore
  • Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Scholarship Name: NUS Research Scholarship
  • Study Level: PhD
  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
  • Study Mode: Full-Time
  • Scholarship Duration: Up to 4 years
  • Monthly Stipend:
    • SGD 3,800 – Singapore Citizens
    • SGD 3,400 – Singapore Permanent Residents
    • SGD 3,000 – International Students
  • Qualifying Examination Bonus: Additional SGD 500 per month after successfully passing the PhD Qualifying Examination
  • Tuition Fees: Full tuition fee waiver
  • Eligible Applicants: Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and International Students

Scholarship Benefits

Successful scholars receive:

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly stipend according to nationality
  • Additional SGD 500 per month after passing the PhD Qualifying Examination
  • Scholarship support for up to 4 years
  • CPF contributions in addition to the stipend for Singapore Citizens

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Apply for admission to a full-time PhD programme at NUS.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Honours (Distinction), or an equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrate strong academic ability and research potential.
  • Show a keen research interest.
  • Meet the admission requirements of the chosen graduate programme.

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 programme-specific documents required by the admitting faculty or department

Application Process & Timeline

  1. Apply online for admission to an eligible PhD programme through GradApp.
  2. Indicate your interest in the NUS Research Scholarship within the admission application.
  3. Submit all required supporting documents before the programme deadline.
  4. Complete any additional scholarship requirements specified in GradApp.
  5. Attend interviews if required by the admitting faculty.
  6. Successful applicants receive the scholarship together with or after the admission offer.