PhD Scholarhips, Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.

Eligibility

• Open to all international students
• Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Good reports from academic referees

Award Terms

• Attractive monthly stipend over 4 years of PhD studies, which can support you comfortably. The stipend amount is SGD 24,000 annually, to be increased to SGD 30,000 after passing Qualifying Examination.
• Full support for tuition fees for 4 years of PhD studies.
• One-time SGD 1,000 Settling-in Allowance
• One-time Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500

Application Procedure

Hard copies of the following supporting documents must be submitted to the SINGA Office:

Compulsory:

• A copy of your Identity Card or Passport
• Certified true copies of university transcript(s), one in English translation and the other in the original language
• Certified true copies of degree scroll(s) or a letter or certification from the university on your candidature if your degree scroll has not yet been conferred.
• Two Academic Referees’ Recommendation
• Two recent passport-sized photographs

Not compulsory but good to include (if any):

• A certified true copy of TOEFL / IELTS results
• A certified true copy of SAT I & II / GRE / GATE results
• Certified true copies of awards / prizes and certificates
• List of publications
• List of patents filed

The application deadline for January 2012 intake is 1 Jun 2011. Only applications with complete supporting documents received by SINGA Office before or on 1 Jun 2011 will be processed for the January 2012 intake.

Applications for the January 2012 intake received before or on 1 Jun 2011 but whose complete supporting documents are received after 1 Jun 2011 will be considered late, and will be processed for the August 2012 intake instead.

All supporting documents are to be submitted by post to:
Attention: Ms Pris Ang
A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #08-01 Centros
Singapore 138668

Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will not be possible after it is submitted.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within 10 weeks from the application closing date.

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Master in Public Management Scholarships, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

The Master in Public Management degree requires one year of full-time study. The course begins in January. To graduate, the MPM candidate is required to pass five modules at NUS, and four electives at the John F Kennedy School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University. In addition, he or she is expected to successfully complete an attachment programme, and present a paper upon the completion of his or her attachment at the Public Management Seminar Series.

The Executive Committee for Graduate Studies may require a candidate to withdraw from the course of study for the degree of Master in Public Management if, in the Committee’s opinion, the candidate’s progress has not reached a satisfactory level of proficiency.

To graduate with the MPM, a candidate must have obtained an average of B- (minimum Cumulative Average Point of 3.0) at the end of the course of study. In the case of a candidate who has completed more than the stipulated number of modules required, the calculation of the average will be based on all the modules sat for. A candidate who fails a core module must retake and pass an examination in that core module in a subsequent semester. A candidate who fails an elective module may, subject to approval of the School, retake the module or choose an alternative module and pass the examination in the module in a subsequent semester. A candidate who fails a module in a second attempt or fails more than two modules throughout the course of study will be required to terminate his/her candidature.

Criteria for Selection
Among the criteria used to guide the selection process are:

• Leadership capabilities demonstrated through professional accomplishment
• Personal character, demonstrated by professional commitment and direction, motivation and maturity
• Scholastic ability as demonstrated by achievement in an earned undergraduate and/or graduate degree, recommendations, analytic training, written work and standardised test scores

Applicants are also evaluated on the depth and quality of their experience, as demonstrated by work history, references and the applicant’s written analysis of past employment experience.

An MPM candidate should be motivated, outward-looking, and open to new ideas. He should be ready to contribute a unique perspective and experience to the programme to benefit other students, and be ready to contribute to his organisation and country at the end of his training. In effect, the candidate we are looking for should be important enough to the organisation that a sabbatical year away would have significant impact for the organisation, but whose added training will be seen as vital in the organisation’s next step forward.

In addition, the candidate should meet most of the following criteria:

• Be in an organisational position at least comparable to a Director of Division and up to a Deputy Secretary level in the Singapore Civil Service
• Have demonstrated clear leadership potential within a country civil service or political leadership, or in comparable positions in non-profit organisations or in the private sector
• Likely to be between 35 to 45 years old
• Have a minimum of eight years working experience preferably in the area of policy making and public management
• Possess at least a good tertiary education up to Bachelor level
• Preferably have some background in Mathematics and Economics
• Have a good command of the English Language (minimum TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS band of 6.5)
• Show a genuine interest in governance, and be able or likely to fill a future position in government
• Be of good personal character

Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship / School of Public Policy Graduate Fellowship

The Scholarships / Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme.

Due to the prestige of the Scholarship / Fellowship, not all awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all Fellows/Scholars should also demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction.

Fellows / Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.

There is no bond or obligation for the Fellow/Scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore.

Each Fellowship provides for the following expenses:

• A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award
• A one-time book allowance
• A one-time settling-in allowance
• Shared housing
• Tuition, examination, health insurance and other approved fees
• Tuition fees and accommodation at partner university
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the Fellowship
• Cost of travel from Singapore to partner university
• Cost of travel from partner university to Singapore
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

The Fellowship is available to all nationals (except Singaporeans).

The application deadline for applicants applying for financial aid is 30 June 2011.

Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact (65) 6516-6134 or email to lkysppmpm@nus.edu.sg
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A*STAR Undergraduate National Science Scholarships, Singapore

National Science Scholarship (NSS) – BS
The NSS (BS) funds undergraduate studies at top overseas universities in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering disciplines. The scholarship provides opportunities to work in some of the world’s best research institutes (RIs) and learn from the best scientific talents in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Upon successful completion of undergraduate studies and a one-year research attachment in A*STAR RIs, scholars will be further supported for PhD studies.

Eligibility

• Singaporeans or other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Excellent results for GCE ‘A’ Level (minimum 11 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), NUS High School diploma or equivalent
• Candidates are expected to sit for SATs prior to, or during the course of their application, and score as follows:
- SAT I – 2100 minimum
- SAT II – 1400 minimum
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience and notable achievements in science- or math-related projects and activities

For Outgoing ‘A’ Level Curriculum

• Candidates should have at least 4 distinctions in relevant ‘A’ level subjects and at least 1 ‘S’ paper merit

For candidates on GCE ‘A’ Level syllabus

• Candidates must offer 11 units or more
• Attained As in three H2 Science or Mathematics subjects
• Graded at least merit in one H3 Science or Mathematics subject
• Those without relevant H3 subjects must have A3 in four H2 Science and Mathematics subjects.

For candidates on International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus

• Obtained at least 39 points including 6,7,7 in higher level for Science and Mathematics subjects (exception will be made if candidate took Further Maths)
• Attained at least 1 bonus point for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge

For candidates from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

• Attained subject CAP of 3.60 and above, majoring in at least 3 of the following sunjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (one of which must be with Honours)
• Graded at least merit for their final year research project.

Coverage
Successful candidates will be given support for undergraduate study, comprising*:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance
• Annual book allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Computer allowance
• Warm clothing allowance and settling-in allowance

*Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time

Service Committment
The NSS (BS) scholarship comes with a six-year service commitment comprising:

• A compulsory 1-year research attachment* at an A*STAR Research Institute between the BS and PhD studies.
• Five years at A*STAR’s Research Institutes upon completion of PhD studies.

*NSS(BS) scholars who have completed their undergraduate studies may be considered for the Duke-NUS GMS MD PhD programme on a highly competitive basis. A*STAR will fund only the PhD phase of the MD-PhD programme, subject to scholars meeting the yearly academic requirements during the MD phase. Interested scholars must notify A*STAR and submit their application to A*GA in advance.

Scholars shorlisted and approved by the A*STAR interview panel will then apply to GMS for admission. Upon successful completion of the MD/PhD programme and housemanship, scholars may be considered for clinical specialist training in Singapore, subject to their academic performance, aptitude and research needs of A*STAR.

NSS(BS) scholars who wish to pursue other MD-PhD programmes must notify and obtain approval from A*STAR before applying for admission into the programme.

Application Procedure
To apply for NSS (BS), click here to find the application form. Please submit application form with supporting documents by post to:

A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #08-01 Centros
Singapore 138668

Applications deadline is 31 March 2011. All hardcopies and supporting documents to reach us by 31 March 2011, 23:59. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contact Information
Email A*GA Scholarship Officers:

• Joyce Lee

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IMI PhD Scholarship Program, Singapore

The Institute for Media Innovation (IMI http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/ ) at Nanyang Technological University invites applications for doctoral positions to work in Singapore, in the area of physics based simulation of clothes, virtual try on of clothes, interactive virtual worlds, interactive augmented reality, behavior models for virtual humans as well as social robots, simulation of medical articulations, group and crowds modeling, and related topics. Students will have an opportunity to work in the area of cutting-edge interactive 3D simulation with top equipment as cave and real-time motion capture in a multidisciplinary team.

Eligibility

The doctoral positions require a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related area from a reputed University.
Strong capacity and commitment to research is mandatory.

The candidates should apply using the online system with a CV, a brief statement of potential research, and two letters of recommendation clearly stating IMI on their application (https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe/owa/pga$rsh_main.menu). Click here for more details. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

NTU (http://www.ntu.edu.sg) and IMI (http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/) offer vibrant multidisciplinary research environment, both students and faculty members enjoy a host of opportunities for research collaboration with world-leading universities and renowned institutes. There is a strong research culture where innovation and critical enquiry are key features, NTU researchers are immersed in the best of work environment.

The University has invested heavily in research, creating some of the best laboratories and research centers in the world. IMI is housed in the S$25 million nine-storey Research Techno Plaza (RTP: http://www.street-directory.com/ntu/pixAround/rtp.htm), which forms the University's research hub with four interdisciplinary research corridors and 10 research centers housed in it. Activities of the research centers are linked to their international counterparts, turning the campus into mini Silicon Valley yielding landmark innovations. Singapore has low income tax and a doctoral student is not likely to pay any income tax on their stipend (see http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=1190). A student gets a waiver of the Tuition fee and funding support for conferences are provided on merit and performance basis. Additional Teaching Assistant opportunities may also be available year three onwards.

For any informal inquiry please write to imi-phd@ntu.edu.sg

Deadline: continuous

Intakes : January and July

For more details please refer to IMI website http://imi.ntuwww.edu.ntu.sg.edu.sg
Contact: imi-phd@ntu.edu.sg or +65-6592 7721
Application Deadline : 31 July 2011

SMA3 Graduate Fellowship by Singapore Ministry of Education

The Singapore Ministry of Education has established a four-year fellowship scheme for new doctoral students at NTU or NUS who will conduct their research at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre).
The establishment of this Fellowship Programme is intended to attract to NTU and NUS the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the region, and beyond and educate them to be future leaders in science and technology for Singapore and beyond. The Fellowship will provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the strategic research programmes at the SMART Centre and provide them with the opportunity to be co-advised by an MIT faculty member. The student may spend up to six months doing research at MIT.
The SMA3 Graduate Fellowship at SMART provides:

• up to four years of full tuition fees at the student’s home university;
• a monthly stipend of S$3,200;
• a scholarly allowance of up to S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six month research residency at MIT;
• and co-supervision by an MIT and NTU/NUS faculty.

There is no bond associated with this fellowship.
Guidelines for Awarding of SMA3 Graduate Fellowships

1. A student who applied to one university will only be considered for that university and not the other.
2. If the student is admitted to both NTU and NUS, the student has the option to select the university through which to accept the SMA3 Graduate Fellowship.
3. If a student has identified more than one potential SMART IRG, the student has the option to select which IRG s/he would like to work for.
4. If a student has more than one potential research advisor from SMART-NTU and/or SMART- NUS, the student has the option to select an advisor provided the SMART-MIT advisor has a collaborator with that particular university.
5. A student who is not awarded a SMA3 Graduate Fellowship will be considered for other fellowships within the university provided that they indicated this on their application.

Eligibility – A student must:

• have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);
• be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;
• have a research interest that fits within one or more of the projects currently being carried out in SMART Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG)s.
  • BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSyM)
  • Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM)
  • Future Urban Mobility (FM)
  • Infectious Diseases (ID)

Application:
January 2012 Intake: May 17, 2011 through July 17, 2011
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