NUS Research Scholarship
Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
National University of Singapore: Full tuition; international stipend SGD 2,900/month masters or SGD 3,000/month PhD plus possible qualifying-exam increment. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
- Provider
- National University of Singapore
- Host country
- Singapore
- Deadline
- Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.
- Region
- Asia
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.
- Funding
- Varies
- Study level
- Research masters, PhD
- Deadline
- Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.
Key eligibility criteria
- All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.
Recorded funding information
- Varies
About the NUS Research Scholarship (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Varies
NUS Research Scholarship eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.
NUS Research Scholarship document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the NUS Research Scholarship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/scholarships/nus-research-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
NUS Research Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineFaculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.
Provider deadline information: Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the NUS Research Scholarship?+
All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.
What funding does the NUS Research Scholarship offer?+
Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/scholarships/nus-research-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: All international research-degree applicants with upper-second honours/equivalent; Graduate Assistantship Programme duties apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Faculty-specific; verified CNM research programmes close 1 November 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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