Research Positions to Check out this week! Hurry and apply before deadlines fly away!

 1) From the University of Spotlight - National Research University department of Law

The Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore (NUS Law) is one of the premier places for legal research in Asia. It has an active research culture with seven research centres, an intense and diverse array of research events and seminars, and large numbers of eminent researchers visiting it from around the world. 

In 2023, the Law School was ranked 9th and 12th globally by the Times Higher Education and the QS. 

It is offering several fully funded places for its PhD programme starting August 2024. Successful applicants will receive 

• a monthly stipend of between S$2,200 and S$2,800 per month (please click here for the full list of scholarships available), and 
• a full tuition fee subsidy for a maximum of four years. 

PhD students who successfully pass the Doctoral Candidate Qualifying Exam will receive an additional monthly stipend of up to S$500 per month. 

We will also provide, in addition, funding for research expenses and conferences up to a maximum of S$8,000 during the period of the programme. Outstanding applicants in any field of law are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Faculty Research Interests webpage which may be found at https://law.nus.edu.sg/research/research-interest/. 

The closing date for all applications is 31 October 2023. 

Application instructions and requirements can be found at https://law1.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html. 

For enquiries about the positions, please e-mail lawGRADadm@nus.edu.sg

2) PhD in NUS Business School - August 2024 intake

The school is accepting application for August 2024 intake from 1 May 2023 to 15 December 2023.

The eligibility criteria, desirable profile of PhD candidates and documents to be submitted can be found here: https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/phd/admissions/desired-profile-of-phd-students/

There are multiple scholarships available for applicants including: NUS research scholarship. Commonwealth Scholarship, President's Graduate scholarship, Tuition fee allowance etc. to apply for.

Detailed coursework information is available here: https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/phd/programme-details/programme-structure/

To apply click here: https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda2/home.aspx 

3) Applications Accepted all year long - NUS Department of Computer Science - August'24 Intake

Why to apply to the program: https://sway.office.com/Oj2QXVXBO1Iiy3Qi

You can also find more about the program here: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/programmes/pg/phdcs/

Application

To apply for our PhD by research programme, candidates are to submit their applications via the online application portal.

*Important Note:

If you wish to be considered for more than one department, you must submit a separate application. There is no limit to the number of applications you can submit. However, each application must be accompanied by separate application fee payment and supporting documents. 

Unless granted approval by our University, no candidate may concurrently be a student for more than one degree or register as an NUS candidate and of another university/institute.

Password (for online application)

When submitting your application online, you will be asked to enter a 6-character Password. Your Password is important and can be used, together with your application number, to access the following online facilities related to your application;

Online Application Status Enquiry*

Online Update of Contact Details

Online Reply to Offer of Admission

*Note: Please refer to “Notification of Application Results”.

Application Fee

A S$50 non-refundable application fee (per online application & inclusive of prevailing GST) is payable for our PhD programme.

Submission of Application

When submitting your application via the online Graduate Admission System, you are required to prepare your supporting documents for upload via the online system. The documents to be uploaded to the online system should be in pdf format.

All documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified true copies of the English translation documents. Omission of required information and documents may render the application void.

Your online application submission should consist of the following documents:

• Personal Statement: Candidate should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the programme, your preparation for the field of study, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests that may help in the evaluation of your aptitude and motivation for graduate studies. 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Summary of education and work experience. 
• A copy of citizenship certificate, identity card, passport, Employment Pass (EP) or documentary proof of permanent residence status in Singapore
• Certified true copy of degree certificates - Bachelor's/Master's
• Certified official transcripts - Bachelor's/Master's 
• GRE or GMAT
• TOEFL or IELTS
• All applications will require two recommendation/referee’s reports.

Our institution code for GRE is 0677, Department Code 0402/ 0404, GMAT code is DRT-16-68 and TOEFL is 9088.

Deadline for Application - 15th of December for August'24 Intake!