NUS Research Scholarship closes on April 10, 2026 for the August 2026 intake. The scholarship covers 100% tuition and pays international PhD students a monthly stipend of SGD 3,000 (1 SGD = ₹62 , as of 1 Apr 2026 ).

NUS Research Scholarship: key benefits

The scholarship offers a full tuition waiver for PhD and Master's (Research) students and a living stipend. PhD stipends are SGD 3,000/month and Master's Research stipends are SGD 2,900/month .

NUS Research Scholarship: eligibility and deadlines

You must be eligible for the MOE tuition subsidy to receive the full waiver, which includes signing a 3-year service obligation with a Singapore-registered employer after your degree. Typical academic requirement is at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) — often equivalent to CGPA 7.5/10 or 75%+ for Indian applicants.

Fields with the April 10, 2026 deadline include Computing, Engineering and Science. No GRE is required for PhD admissions. No IELTS or TOEFL is required if your undergraduate degree was taught in English.

How this compares and practical points

NUS increased PhD stipends from roughly SGD 2,000–2,200 to SGD 3,000 (about 36% increase). Average PhD living costs in Singapore are SGD 1,200–1,800/month , so the stipend leaves a notable surplus for research and savings.

Student Pass processing typically takes around 4 weeks after admission approval. The MOE subsidy condition means you must plan for the 3-year post-degree employment requirement; if you leave Singapore early you will be required to repay part of the subsidy per MOE rules.

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