What Nanyang Technological University Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship actually covers.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is one of the world's top young universities, ranked #19 globally (QS 2024), and offers a range of competitive scholarships for international graduate students pursuing research degrees. NTU's Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES) provides full tuition fees and a competitive monthly stipend (approximately SGD$2,000 for Masters and SGD$2,500 for PhD students) for outstanding students pursuing research programmes at NTU. Singapore's location as Asia's technology and innovation hub, combined with NTU's world-class research infrastructure in engineering, science, business, humanities, and social sciences, makes it an excellent destination for African researchers. NTU actively recruits globally, including from Africa, and has a thriving international research community. Scholars gain access to NTU's partnerships with leading industry players, research institutes, and global universities, building networks that support impactful careers in research and industry.
Who can apply.
Open to masters, phd applicants seeking to study in Singapore. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.