The GEM Trailblazer Exchange programme allows international students to participate in NTU's semester exchange either to read courses or to conduct research for one or two semesters. We welcome applications for undergraduate and postgraduate inbound students from our partner universities. In order to participate, students need to be nominated by their home universities. 

DUO-Singapore Fellowship Programme

The Asia-Europe Meeting's (ASEM) DUO Fellowship Programme aims to promote student exchanges between European and Asian ASEM member countries. Under this programme, the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship is awarded by the Singapore Government to Singapore and ASEAN students studying in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU). The Award is also open to students from European ASEM countries (who come from universities with fee waiver arrangements with NTU, NUS and SMU)

 The Award, based on merit, is for a pair of exchanges between a university in Singapore and its respective partner university in Europe in any academic field. Awardees will receive a maximum of €4,000 Euros for one semester of up to four months, which covers airfare, accommodation and living expenses. 

This award is by invitation only and is only applicable to students participating in the GEM Trailblazer programme during Semester 1 of each academic year.  The GEM Trailblazer Team will inform short-listed candidates and host universities accordingly.

GEM Trailblazer Summer offers up to FIVE different tracks.  From experiencing a full Asian cultural experience to opportunities to enhance your future business career in Asia and staying abreast with the latest technology in 3D Printing!

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Application for Summer Programme
Partner's nomination: January
Partners' nomination deadline: 15 March 

Application opens: 15 February
Application deadline: 31 March 

Programme durations as follow: