Choose a research programme and review its faculty scholarship terms.
Prepare admission documents, research interests and referee details.
Submit the graduate admission application by the programme deadline and request scholarship consideration where required.
Confirm stipend, tuition subsidy, medical insurance and duration in the written offer.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A graduate research scholarship combining a monthly stipend with tuition-fee subsidy. Exact stipend and duration are faculty- and programme-specific; no single university-wide amount should be assumed.
Other verified benefits
Monthly stipend and tuition fee subsidy; stipend rate and duration depend on faculty, programme and current terms.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Personal expenses and costs not included in the faculty-specific award terms; international students must budget for required medical insurance and other fees.
Who is eligible to apply?
Outstanding applicants to full-time research Master’s or PhD programmes at participating NUS faculties. Admission and scholarship requirements vary by programme.
Outstanding applicants to full-time research Master’s or PhD programmes at participating NUS faculties. Admission and scholarship requirements vary by programme.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Programme-specific English language requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Choose a research programme and review its faculty scholarship terms.
- Prepare admission documents, research interests and referee details.
- Submit the graduate admission application by the programme deadline and request scholarship consideration where required.
- Confirm stipend, tuition subsidy, medical insurance and duration in the written offer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the NUS Research Scholarship stipend?
There is no single stipend figure that applies to every NUS Research Scholarship. Official faculty pages publish different rates and conditions by programme, degree level and citizenship. Applicants should use the scholarship information on their own faculty’s page and rely on the amount stated in the formal offer.
When is the NUS Research Scholarship deadline for 2027?
NUS deadlines vary by faculty and programme. For example, the College of Design and Engineering lists 15 January 2027 for international applicants to its August 2027 research intake. This is not a university-wide deadline. Check the exact programme page before planning recommendations, transcripts and any research proposal.