ADM Visiting Scholar Application Procedures and Related Charges

1. Find a Host Faculty

  • Candidates must first find a faculty member in ADM willing to host them.

2. Initial Justification and Review

  • The hosting faculty will submit a justification email explaining the candidate's potential research contribution.
  • Thereafter, the ADM Chair will review the candidate's CV, portfolio and relevance to the faculty's research.

3. Approval and Forms Collection

  • Upon receiving in-principle approval from the Chair, the faculty member will collect the necessary forms from the ADM Research Office:
    • Training Employment Pass (TEP) form (Ministry of Manpower)
    • NTU training programme description
    • Form A (for applicant) and Form B (for hosting faculty)

4. Cost Disclosure

  • At this point, the applicant will be informed of all associated costs, which include:
    • MOM application fee
    • ADM overhead charges
    • Housing, insurance, medical check-up costs
    • Living expenses in Singapore

5. Invitation and Form Completion

  • Following payment advice, the faculty will issue a Letter of Invitation, subject to the Chair's approval.
  • Form A will then be sent to the applicant with a reminder that they are responsible for all costs.

6. Document Submission

  • The applicant will complete all forms and submits required documents, including certified English translations if needed.

7. Processing and Approval

  • MOM typically takes several months to process the application.
  • Upon approval, MOM will confirm the duration and validity of the stay.

8. Final Coordination

  • Finally, the applicant is required to coordinate with the ADM Research Office to finalise all entry procedures.

 

Visiting Scholarship Cost Summary

1. Training Employment Pass (TEP) - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

  • Application Fee: S$105
  • Issuance Fee: S$225
  • Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable): S$30

Total Estimated Cost: S$360
Fees are payable once the application process begins.

For the most up-to-date fees, refer to MOM's official page.

2. ADM Administrative Overhead

  • Monthly Fee: S$500
    Fee Adjustments: Applies for stays longer than six months
  • Includes
    • Workspace (cubicle or office, subject to availability)
    • Internet and library access
    • General administrative support
    • Lab access (case-by-case basis, subject to faculty discretion and availability)
  • Important Notes
    • Full payment due within seven days of reporting to NTU.
    • Fees are non-refundable.
    • No fee pro-ration for early termination by scholar or ADM.