Are you interested in conducting cutting-edge research in the social sciences and humanities (SSH) or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields? The industry-relevant PhD Scholarship 2025 (NUS-IRP) is a distinguished, fully funded opportunity provided by the National University of Singapore (NUS) that enables you to collaborate with esteemed academic members and conduct innovative research. This guide provides important information about eligibility, stipend, and the application process for PhD scholarships at some of the top research universities in the world.
For aspirational students looking for a life-changing PhD experience in Singapore, the NUS-IRP Scholarship offers the perfect environment. The US offers an inclusive, global community of academics and researchers together with access to highly renowned faculty and cutting-edge research facilities. With the help of demanding coursework and exams, PhD candidates at NUS Graduate School have the chance to carry out independent research while getting committed faculty mentoring. This fellowship promotes a stimulating and encouraging academic path by encouraging students to investigate cutting-edge research subjects in seven disciplines.
Host Country: Singapore
University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Requirements for Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarly prerequisites
- A minimum of second-class upper honours or its equivalent is required for a bachelor’s degree.
GRE Results
- Quantitative + Verbal: at least 320/340
- Analytical: English proficiency tests of at least 3.5/6
- Internet-based TOEFL: 85/120 is the minimum score.
- IELTS: 6.0/9 is the minimum score.
- Note: If you did not complete your undergraduate degree in English, you will need to provide your GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores.
Benefits:
Monthly Stipend and Financial Benefits
The NUS-IRP Scholarship provides competitive monthly stipends based on the student’s category, either Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). After passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (QE), students receive an additional increment of SGD 500 per month.
Singapore Citizens
- STEM Students: SGD 3,500/month
- SSH Students: SGD 3,200/month
- Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs)
- STEM Students: SGD 3,100/month
- SSH Students: SGD 2,800/month
International Students
- STEM Students: SGD 2,700/month
- SSH Students: SGD 2,500/month
Additional Benefits
- CPF Contribution: Provided for Singapore Citizens.
- Full Tuition Fee Subsidy: Covered for up to 4 years.
Deadline: 15 May 2025
