NUS Research Scholarship 2026

The NUS Research Scholarship is a graduate research scholarship offered by the National University of Singapore (NUS) to support research degree students, especially doctoral candidates, at NUS in Singapore. It is commonly referenced across PhD opportunities in different disciplines at the university, including engineering, computing, health, materials science, environmental science, and related fields.

Based on recent NUS-linked PhD postings, the scholarship is used to support PhD-level research training. It is described in some postings as a full scholarship that covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend. One referenced PhD posting states funding for up to 4 years, with tuition covered and a stipend of S$3000 per month, increasing to S$3500 per month after the qualifying exam. However, funding details can vary by case, and applicants should confirm the current terms on the official NUS Graduate School scholarship page and with the hosting department or supervisor.

The scholarship is intended for strong applicants with excellent academic preparation for research. Referenced opportunities commonly ask for a good bachelor's or master's degree, often with high honours or equivalent, and relevant research or technical background. Depending on the project, applicants may also need programming, quantitative, laboratory, or field-specific skills. English-language proficiency may be required; one posting mentioned a minimum of TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5.

The host country is Singapore, and the scholarship is tied to study at NUS rather than to a single department. Students usually apply by first securing or applying to an eligible NUS research programme or project, then following the scholarship and graduate admission processes required by NUS. Because exact eligibility rules, funding terms, and deadlines may differ by faculty and intake, applicants should always check the official scholarship page and the relevant NUS department for the most current information.