The NTU Research Scholarship is the university's own flagship award for outstanding graduate research students — full tuition plus a monthly stipend for PhD and research-Master's candidates across all NTU schools, with no bond attached. You apply once for admission and indicate the scholarship on the same form; the school recommends you for RSS (or the higher Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship) on merit. It is distinct from the NUS Research Scholarship (different university, already listed) and from SINGA (a separate A*STAR scheme, already listed).
Why it is notable: no separate scholarship form and no bond; international students are explicitly eligible ("regardless of their citizenship" — official NIE page); but the deadline is school-dependent (15 November vs 31 January for the same August 2027 intake), and late applications are simply rolled to the next intake — many applicants miss that their school's date differs.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Annual tuition fees covered in full (official).
Monthly stipend for the award duration (rates by citizenship — confirm current rates on NTU's page; international PhD ~S$3,000/month per trackers, UNVERIFIED).
Additional stipend top-up of up to S$500/month possible after passing the PhD Qualifying Examination/Confirmation, subject to performance (per trackers — UNVERIFIED).
No bond attached to the scholarship (per trackers; the NPGS/RSS family is bond-free — confirm in the offer).
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Bachelor's degree with Honoursfor Masters by ResearchBachelor's degree with Honoursfor PhD
This scholarship is offered for full-time graduate research programmes (Master's by Research and PhD) at NTU. (Official NIE page: "applicable only to candidates with First Class Honours or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours or its equivalent regardless of their citizenship" who "have been assured of admission as a full-time candidate for a graduate research programme".)
Who can apply
all nationalities — no citizenship restriction (official).
Experience
No experience required.
Language Certificate
course/school-dependent — IELTS/TOEFL per the school's admission requirements (e.g. NBS: IELTS/TOEFL within 2 years, waivable for English-medium Bachelor's; GMAT/GRE for business PhD).
Other Certificates
Bachelor's (and Master's if any) certificates and transcripts — non-English documents need official English translations; two academic referee reports (referees submit online via the automated email).
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Country checker
Eligible = all nationalities, explicitly including international students (official NIE page). No country is excluded.
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
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Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Qualification
First Class Honours or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours or equivalent, regardless of citizenship; assured of full-time graduate-research admission.
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Language
IELTS/TOEFL per school requirements (≤2 years typically); GMAT/GRE (≤5 years) for business PhD.
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Documents
certificates + transcripts (+ translations), research proposal, statement of objective, CV, test scores.
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Essays/answers
research proposal + statement of objective (1–2 pages) — the school judges merit from these plus your academic record.
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References
two academic referee reports submitted online (applications incomplete without both).
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Fee
S$50.00 application fee.
Document checklist
011. Bachelor's (and Master's if any) certificates + transcripts (+ official English translations)
022. Research proposal
033. Statement of objective (1–2 pages)
044. Two academic referee reports (online)
055. English proficiency scores (IELTS/TOEFL, ≤2 years, where required)
066. GMAT/GRE (≤5 years, business PhD and where required)
077. CV, publications and award certificates (if any).
Application fee
S$50.00 application fee (official — SSS page; all graduate research applicants).
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Singapore Student's Pass (STP), applied via ICA's SOLAR+ system after NTU issues the offer.
Application Procedure
6 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Choose your school and research programme
contact a potential supervisor to discuss supervision (recommended by schools).
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Note YOUR school's deadline
e.g. School of Social Sciences — apply 1 Oct, deadline 15 Nov (RSS, August intake); Nanyang Business School — 1 Oct 2026–31 Jan 2027 (August 2027 intake). Late applications roll to the next intake.
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Complete the single online application for admission
indicate that you wish to be considered for the scholarship (no separate form — official).
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The school reviews and recommends the appropriate
scholarship (NPGS or RSS) on merit; outcomes typically Feb–May for the August intake.
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Pay the S$50 application fee.
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Upload: certificates + transcripts (+ official English translations)
research proposal, statement of objective, CV, English test scores, GMAT/GRE where required; ensure your two referees submit their reports promptly (applications are only considered once both referee reports ar
Application milestones
15 Nov 2026
Application deadline
31 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Nanyang Technological University platform.
Is there a separate scholarship application form? A: No — indicate your interest in the online admission application; the school recommends NPGS or RSS on merit.Are international students eligible? A: Yes — the scholarship applies "regardless of their citizenship" (official NIE page).Is there a bond? A: No bond is attached to the scholarship (per programme documentation — confirm in your offer).When should I apply — August or January intake? A: Scholarships are available for both, but you are encouraged to apply for the August intake (official NIE page).What happens if I miss my school's deadline? A: Applications received after the closing date are processed for the next intake (official SSS page).How long is the scholarship tenable? A: One year in the first instance, renewable on good progress; maximum 2 years (Master's) / 4 years (PhD), subject to school and funding availability.Do I need to find a supervisor first? A: Schools recommend contacting a professor to discuss supervision before applying.
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