Updated 18 May 2023
How does one apply for extension of candidature?
Please download the “Application for Extension of Candidature for Graduate Research Students Form” from NUS Graduate School- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ and submit it to the thesis advisor and the department for approval.
How should existing self-financing students apply for Research Scholarship?
Existing self-financing Research Students can apply for the Research Scholarship. They must be considered by the department as showing the same level of academic performance as expected of Research Scholars. Recommendations for such Research Scholarship awards should come from their respective thesis advisor(s) and the Department Head. The recommendation will then be forwarded to the Division of Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Science.
How does one withdraw from the Research Programme?
Please submit withdrawal request via myEduRec. Please visit NUS graduate school- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ for more information on “Guidelines and Administrative Instructions” and “Withdrawal System User Guide”.
How can students convert their status from Full-Time to Part-Time?
Please download “Application for Conversion of Candidature Between Full-time and Part-time (Graduate Research Students)” from NUS Graduate School- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ and submit it to the thesis advisor and department for approval.
How can students apply for extension of their Research Scholarship?
Students should contact department if the students wish to apply for extension of their scholarships.
What should a student do if there is a need to change the Thesis Topic or Title?
Please download “Application for Change of Thesis Title/Research Topic Form” from NUS Graduate School- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ and submit it to thesis advisor and department for approval.
What should students do if they wish to change thesis advisor(s)?
Please download “Appointment of New/Change of Thesis Advisor(s) Form” from NUS Graduate School- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ and submit it to the thesis advisor and department for approval.
What are the procedures for transferring from one faculty or department to another?
Students should contact department if they wish to transfer from one faculty or department to another.
Can a graduate student apply for financial assistance when attending overseas conferences?
Please contact Ms Yang Qijun at qijun.y@nus.edu.sg for more information and procedures to apply financial assistance to attend conference.
What is the procedure for conversion of candidature from a Master's (By Research) Ph.D or vice versa?
Please download “Application for Transfer of Candidature from Master’s (by research) to PhD form” or “Application for Transfer of Candidature from PhD to Master’s by Research” forms from NUS Graduate School- https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/forms/ and submit it to the thesis advisor and department for approval.
Can Research Scholars accept full-time employment?
Research scholars are not allowed to accept employment, whether or not he/she is remunerated, except for departmental work in NUS for which they will be remunerated.
Please visit terms and conditions of the scholarships https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/nusgs/gd/ for more details.