Research Scholarships are awarded by
NUS to outstanding graduates for research leading to a higher degree
at the University. The Scholarships are tenable for 1 year in the
first instance and are renewable annually, subject to satisfactory
progress. The maximum period of award is 2-2.5 years for Master's
candidates and 3-4 years for Ph.D. candidates.
Award
Amount
Research
Scholars will be given a monthly stipend and a full tuition fee
subsidy. For Research Scholars in a Masters/Graduate Programme,
the monthly stipend is S$1,500. For Research Scholars in a Ph.D.
programme, monthly stipends for Singapore citizens, Singapore Permanent
Residents and foreigners are currently S$2,300, S$2,200 and S$2,000
respectively.
Research
Scholars in a Ph.D. programme may be eligible for an additional stipend
of up to $500 per month upon passing the Ph.D. qualifying examination,
which is normally held 12 to 18 months after registration of candidature.
The additional stipend is renewable annually subject to good performance
and duration of the additional stipend varies among the different
faculties and schools
