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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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)
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.
- 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
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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
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://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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- 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 deadlineJanuary 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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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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