Category Archives: PhD/post doctoral

TOKYO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (TMU) GLOBAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Opens: April, 2027

LOCATION: Japan

The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program is awarded to high-achieving students who wish to pursue their graduate education at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU). By bringing together students from around the world, the scholarship intends to promote TMU as an educational and research hub for collaboration and innovation that contributes to the development of Tokyo and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

Meet the entry requirements for admission to a graduate program at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU)

Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (i.e., a master’s applicant) or a master’s degree (i.e., a Ph.D. applicant) program at

A partner institution of TMU

A higher education institution in either of the following locations
any of Tokyo’s sister cities
any other Asian country or region

Work in a research institution, governmental organization, or company in either of the following locations

any of Tokyo’s sister cities

any other Asian country or region

Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and innovation for the enhancement of Tokyo and beyond.

Selection Process

October: Application Opens

November: Exams and Interviews

December: Awards Announced

Method of Application

Application timelines may differ by graduate program. Please check the relevant graduate school’s web page below to confirm the specific requirements.

Plan Reunion Events

Humanities (Japanese only)

Law and Politics (Japanese only)

Management (Japanese only)

Science

Urban Environmental Sciences

Systems Design

Human Health Sciences

BENEFIT:

Student’s admission fee

Student’s tuition

International airfare

A monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY

Others: Housing referral services, etc.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY PHD SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

LOCATION: Singapore

The National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy PhD Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral award for exceptional local and international students pursuing advanced research in public policy and governance.

ELIGIBILITY:

Qualification Types: PhD Students

Nationalities: Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, All International Students

Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue

Scholarship holders can pursue any graduate programmes

Academic Pre-Requisites

CriteriaMinimum Score
GPARelevant Master’s degree

Other Eligibility Criteria:

Preference of having at least 2 years of work experience

Academic background in Social Science and a deep interest in international affairs.

Service Commitments: No specific service commitments

Service Bonds: No specific bond requirements

Other Terms and Conditions: No other terms and conditions


Applicants may apply for the scholarship within their admissions application through GradApp and fulfill additional scholarship application requirements stated there.

Application guide

Application checklist

2 referees are needed.

BENEFIT:

Stipend Details

PhD Students
Singapore CitizensSGD 2800 / Month
The increased amount after passing PhD Qualifying Examination is SGD 500 / Month
Singapore Permanent ResidentsSGD 2400 / Month
The increased amount after passing PhD Qualifying Examination is SGD 500 / Month
All International StudentsSGD 2200 / Month
The increased amount after passing PhD Qualifying Examination is SGD 500 / Month

The typical award period for PhD students is 3 years.

CPF will be given on top of the stipend amounts for Singapore citizens.

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