NUS has an array of financial assistance and scholarships/awards available to help graduate students finance their studies in the University. Graduate students can apply for the various financial assistance and scholarships to help them finance their studies in NUS. Please visit the NUS Graduate School’s website here for further details of the research scholarship.

The following scholarships are available for NUS Medicine graduate students:
NUS Research Scholarship
NUS SINGA Scholarship
President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF)
NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award (GSA)

Application for the research scholarships can be submitted together with their online admission application.

Click here for application information

With effect from 1 August 2021, the stipends of all eligible MSc and PhD students under the various research scholarships have been revised as per the table below. All values are in Singapore dollars (S$).

S/N Type of Scholarship Criteria/Eligibility Scholarship Package
1 NUS Research Scholarship The NUS Research Scholarship (“Scholarship”) is awarded to outstanding graduate students for research leading to a higher degree at the University. The Scholarship consists of a monthly stipend plus a tuition fee subsidy.
International Scholars need to fulfil 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme.

Eligibility:
The Scholarship is open to candidates who meet the following criteria.

  • Have have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper division) / Honours (Distinction) or equivalent;
  • have been offered admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine; and
  • must be eligible for MOE subsidy

Please click here for Eligibility Guidelines for MOE Subsidy.

1) A monthly stipend as follows:
Singapore Citizen*
PhD S$3,500
MSc S$3,500

Singapore Permanent Resident
PhD S$3,100
MSc S$2,700

International Student
PhD S$2,700
MSc S$2,600

*With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.

2) Tuition fees at the University

3) Scholars in a PhD programme may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (QE), which is normally held 12 to 18 months after registration of candidature. The additional stipend is renewable each semester subject to good performance.

2 NUS SINGA Scholarship Open to PhD applicants who are Non-Singaporeans/Non-PRs. Scholars need to fulfil 416 hours under the Graduate Assistantship Programme.

For information of the award, eligibility and application procedure please visit here

If you need further assistance, please contact A*STAR SINGA at singa_enquiries@hq.a-star.edu.sg

 1) Stipend per month for 4 years: S$2,700

2) Tuition fees at the University

3) Scholars in a PhD programme may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination (QE), which is normally held 12 to 18 months after registration of candidature. The additional stipend is renewable each semester subject to good performance.

4) A One-off air travel allowance for up to $1,500 (economy class)*

5) A one-off settling-in allowance of S$1000*

*Only for newly registered international students’ trip from home country to Singapore to commence study.

3 President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF) The President’s Graduate Fellowship (”Fellowship”) is awarded to PhD candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A number of PhD candidates are selected each semester by the University for the award. The following Fellowships are donor-funded: President’s Graduate Fellowship (funded by Lee Kong Chian Scholarship) and President’s Graduate Fellowship (funded by Jasmine Scholarship)

Eligibility:
The Fellowship is open to new, incoming PhD candidates who meet the following criteria.

  • Exemplary academic record. Top performance in undergraduate / postgraduate studies, graduation from top programs, and other academic/research achievements.
  • Strong research potential. Potential to be a future leader in their respective fields based on the strength and originality of research proposal, credible signs of research ability, and expertise/interests that might lead to a path-breaking piece of work. Research interests that are aligned and/or complementary with the strengths of NUS Medicine is a plus.
  • Strong ethical character and high potential to succeed in our PhD program.
 1) A monthly stipend as follows:
Singapore Citizen*^
S$4,500

Singapore Permanent Resident^
S$4,100

International Student^
S$3,600

*With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.
^Effective from AY2023-24 intake, PGF recipients are eligible for the NUSGS Research Incentive Award, which is a supplement to PGF. This comprises
(i) a monthly allowance (#) over 4 years;
(ii) a one-time research allowance, upon passing of the PhD Qualifying Examination in the 2nd year of PhD candidature.
# NUS Graduate School reserves the right to adjust and revise the monthly allowance as/when it deems fit.

2) Tuition fees at the University

3) A one-off air travel allowance** for one-way ticket of up to S$750 on economy class and up to 20 kg baggage per trip (only for newly registered international students’ trip from home country to Singapore to commence study)
**All airfare claims must be made within one (1) month from the date of travel. Please complete this PGF claim form and email the softcopies with supporting documents (e.g. receipt(s)/invoice(s) of airfare, etc.) to gradenquiry@nus.edu.sg [Subject: Submission of PGF Airfare Claim (Name of School/Faculty)]

4) A one-off settling-in allowance of S$1000 (only for international students).

4 NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Award (GSA) NUS Medicine’s admission committee will shortlist and select up to 10 top candidates for the GSA award yearly – applicants are not required to apply for it during the application process.

Eligibility:

  • Have graduated with an undergraduate degree with at least First Class Honours / Highest Distinction or equivalent;
  • have been offered admission to a full-time graduate research programme at NUS Medicine; and
  • must be eligible for MOE Subsidy

Please click here for Eligibility Guidelines for MOE Subsidy.

PhD Students admitted after the August 2023 intake
1) A monthly stipend as follows:
Singapore Citizen*^
S$3,500

Singapore Permanent Resident^
S$3,100

International Student^
S$2,700
*With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.
^Effective from AY2023-24 intake, all GSA recipients are eligible for the following

(i) an additional $1,000 (Singapore Citizen), $900 (Singapore Permanent Resident) and $800 (International Student)monthly allowance (#) over 4 years, and

(ii) a one-time research allowance (#) upon passing of Qualifying Examination in the 2nd year of PhD candidature.
# NUS Medicine reserves the right to adjust and revise the additional monthly allowance and one-time research allowance as/when it deems fit

2) Tuition fees at the University

3) A one-off air travel allowance** for one-way ticket of up to S$750 on economy class and up to 20 kg baggage per trip (only for newly registered international students’ trip from home country to Singapore to commence study)
**All airfare claims must be made within one (1) month from the date of travel. Please contact the Division of Graduate Studies, Dean’s Office, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine for the claims.

4) A one-off settling-in allowance of S$1,000 (only for international students)

Singapore Citizens will continue to receive Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions pegged at CPF Board’s prevailing employer’s contribution rate.
 
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