Application Deadline for Semester 2 Intake: January, 2027 (Please refer to faculty websites for respective application deadlines.)
LOCATION: Singapore
The President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF) is awarded to candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A number of PhD research students are selected each semester by the university for the award.
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: No specific academic pre-requisites.
Other Criteria:
We invite graduates with strong academic potential and a keen interest in research to join our research-based doctoral programs. PhD admission criteria encompass a robust academic background, a passionate interest in a research topic, and good character. The following information will be considered for a careful evidence-based assessment:
A good GPA in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
A well-crafted statement of purpose detailing research interests, career aspirations, and motivations for choosing our program.
Letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees, offering valuable insights into the applicant’s qualifications and research potential.
A comprehensive CV highlighting academic accomplishments and pertinent experience.
Standardized test scores such as the GRE.
Publications or involvement in research projects.
For non-native English speakers, proficiency demonstrated through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.
Items (1) to (4) are compulsory.
Items (5) to (7) are optional; however, do note that evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.
BENEFIT:
Stipend Details
| PhD Students | |
| Singapore Citizens | SGD 4800 / Month |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | SGD 4400 / Month |
| All International Students | SGD 3900 / Month |
The typical award period for PhD students is 4 years.
CPF will be given on top of the stipend amounts for Singapore Citizens.
Full waiver of tuition fees at the University
With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.
NUSGS Research Incentive Award (Effective from AY2023/24 Intake)
PGF recipients are eligible for the NUS Graduate School (NUSGS) Research Incentive Award, which is a supplement to PGF.
This comprises of:
A monthly allowance over 4 years; and
A one-time research allowance, upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (PQE) in the 2nd year of PhD candidature.
NUS Graduate School reserves the right to adjust or revise the monthly allowance as/when it deems fit.
PGF Allowance and Airfare Claims
One-off Settling Allowance: S$1,000 (only for international students).
One-off Air Travel Allowance: Up to S$750 for a single-trip, economy-class airfare from the student’s home country to Singapore to commence study (applicable to newly registered international students).
