Overseas PhD Scholarship

Singapore Institute of Technology | Singapore | SG

Job no: 498884 Department: Office of the Provost Contract type: Contract

The Overseas PhD Scholarship aims to attract and encourage outstanding graduates and industry professionals to pursue an academic career at SIT by providing financial support for an overseas PhD, as well as academic guidance and mentorship.

The scholarship may be awarded to applicants who

  • have just completed undergraduate studies; or

  • have completed a Bachelors degree or a Masters programme and/or have worked for some years; or

  • are currently enrolled in a PhD programme overseas

On successful completion of the PhD programme, the scholar will be considered to join SITs faculty as an Assistant Professor.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
  • Singapore citizen
  • Second upper-class honours degree, or equivalent, relevant to the supported fields of study listed below
  • Three years of working experience in the industry preferred
  • Strong passion for teaching and research
Value of Scholarship

The scholarship provides

  • Full tuition and compulsory fees
  • Monthly stipend
  • Overseas maintenance allowance
  • Return economy airfares
  • Conference and fieldwork grants
  • Overseas medical insurance

Scholars will also each be assigned a faculty mentor throughout their course of study and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes.

The scholarship is tenable for a period of five years.

Service Commitment

5 years in SIT after completion of PhD studies. Mid-term awardees will have a service commitment of 1 year for every year of sponsorship.

Application Process
  • Interested applicants may apply via the link throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for intake 2026.
  • All applications for intake 2026 will be reviewed after the closing date.
  • A preliminary selection will be conducted in February 2026, and shortlisted candidates will go through a series of assessments conducted by SIT.
  • Final Interview by Panel for shortlisted applicants will take place from March to April 2026.
  • Awards for intake 2026 will be finalised by July 2026.

Information :

  • Company : Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Position : Overseas PhD Scholarship
  • Location : Singapore
  • Country : SG
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Post Date : 2025-03-21 | Expired Date : 2025-04-20

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