The National University of Singapore invites applications to its graduates programmes (leading to a M.Sc or P.hD) by research in the Faculty of Science. Successful candidates will undertake research in a chosen field of study under the guidance of supervisors and write up a thesis for examination. They will also be required to attend and pass courses.
For admission, the applicant must have a good relevant bachelor’s degree and the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of study. Applicants who wish to pursue a doctoral degree will need to pass a qualifying examination by the end of the third semester.
The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for both full-time and part-time candidates are one and three years for master’s degrees. and two and five years for doctoral degrees respectively.
NUS Scholarships: The University offers attractive research scholarships which provide full-time graduate programme candidates with a monthly stipend of S$ 1500 and a full research fee subsidy. No bond is required.
Research scholars may also be asked to assist in the work of Departments, for which they can earn up to a maximum of S$ 16,000 (gross) per annum.
The closing date for application for Semester I, of the forthcoming year intake is in December.
Areas of research undertaken by Departments can be found in the NUS Faculty of Science website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/research/Resource/Content.htm.
Application forms for admission and research scholarships may be obtained from:
Division of Research & Graduate Studies
Dean’s Office, Faculty of Science
BIK S 16, level 9, Science Drive 2
Singapore 117 546
E-mail: scidrgs@nus.edu.sg
The application package may be downloaded from:
http://drgs.science.nus.edu.sg/application.doc
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