ASEAN Visiting Graduate Research Student Scheme

The School of Humanities (SoH) ASEAN Visiting Graduate Research Student Scheme is a pilot programme that offers a short-term, in-residence research attachment at NTU for high-performing graduate researchers from ASEAN universities.  

Features 

  • Visit duration: Up to one academic semester (up to 6 months). Visits should commence ideally at the start of the semester in January or August. 
  • The scheme covers research fees and a living subsidy of up to SGD 9,000 per participant. 

Eligibility, Supervision and Selection 

  • Applicants must be ASEAN nationals and preferably studying in an ASEAN country. 
  • Applicants must be an enrolled graduate student with good academic standing. 
  • Applicants must secure prior agreement from a SoH faculty member to host and supervise the participant for the full duration of the visit. 

Funding Support 

The pilot scheme accepts up to 5 ASEAN students and covers the following expenses. 

  • NTU Research fees*: Full coverage of approved research fee for 1 semester. 
  • Living subsidy: SGD 1,500/month per participant for up to 6 months in Singapore 

*Other miscellaneous fees like Student pass and visa fees; application fees, Research Miscellaneous fees are to be borne by students. 

Contact 

For more information, please email: SoH Graduate and Continuing Education Office at [email protected]