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SUTD PhD Fellowships

Last verified 21 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties. Open; eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Host country
Singapore
Deadline
January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.
Region
Asia

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.
Funding
Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties.
Study level
PhD
Deadline
January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.

Key eligibility criteria

  • The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.

Recorded funding information

  • Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties.

About the SUTD PhD Fellowships (2026)

SUTD PhD Fellowships Programme category: Fellowship Provider: Singapore University of Technology and Design Destination: Singapore Level: PhD Cycle: January 2027 intake Application status checked 21 October 2026: OPEN. Funding Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties. Eligibility The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status. Conditions and exclusions Competitive funding for full-time PhD applicants; not guaranteed to every admittee.; Teaching/laboratory supervision duties apply.; Nonrefundable application fee SGD 21.80, inclusive of GST.; Travel, separate accommodation and insurance funding are not stated in the verified benefit list. Application timing January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone. How to apply 1. Review SUTD full-time PhD eligibility and the applicable in-house fellowship terms. 2. Complete the online PhD application through the official application page/linked portal, providing degree/transcripts, statement, supporting evidence and three academic referees. 3. Submit and pay the non-refundable SGD 21.80 application fee by 30 October 2026. 4. Referees should submit within one week of applicant submission. If required, English scores may be submitted within two weeks after the admission deadline. In-house funding is competitive, not guaranteed. Application route: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/programme-listing/sutd-phd-programme/application/ Official information: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/scholarship/sutd-graduate-fellowships-scholarships/ Checked against official provider sources on 21 October 2026. Eligibility for consideration is not a guarantee of selection, admission or immigration permission. Current provider instructions govern.

Funding information

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  • Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties.

SUTD PhD Fellowships eligibility

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  • The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.

SUTD PhD Fellowships 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 SUTD PhD Fellowships 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/scholarship/sutd-graduate-fellowships-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    SUTD PhD Fellowships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.

      Provider deadline information: January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official application page still opens the January 2027 intake until 30 October 2026. Fellowship page explicitly opens both PhD tiers to all nationalities; international monthly rates SGD 3,100 and SGD 4,300 confirmed. Keep category Fellowship and all duty, fee and qualifying-exam conditions. All listed primary sources returned HTTP 200 during this check. No deadline time or timezone published. Category must be Fellowship, not scholarship/bursary. Competitive full-time funding; teaching/laboratory duties apply. SGD 500 top-up requires qualifying exam and satisfactory performance; SGD 21.80 nonrefundable application fee. Separate travel, accommodation and insurance support not stated.
    Last checked 10/21/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the SUTD PhD Fellowships?+

    The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.

    What funding does the SUTD PhD Fellowships offer?+

    Listed funding: Tuition fees up to four years and international stipend SGD 3,100/month; qualifying-exam top-up up to SGD 500/month. Enhanced Presidents tier SGD 4,300/month. Competitive, with teaching/laboratory duties.. 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: January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.. 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://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/scholarship/sutd-graduate-fellowships-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: The official SUTD PhD Fellowship and Presidents Graduate Fellowship criteria explicitly say open to all nationalities. African applicants are included; international-student stipend rates apply unless they have Singapore citizen/permanent-resident status.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: January 2027 intake closes October 30, 2026; no published time/timezone.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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