The NUS Young Fellowship Program, organized by NUS Graduate School and NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE), returns for its second edition in June 2025. This month-long immersive experience invites outstanding young scholars from around the world to explore research and postgraduate opportunities at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Why Join?

This program offers a unique platform to engage with world-class faculty, interact with peers, and experience academic excellence. Scholars will explore advanced research while gaining insights into AI and PhD research through a combination of in-person and online learning experiences.

Program Features

• Theme: ‘AI and PhD Research’
• Engaging one-week face-to-face lectures and workshops conducted by NUS professors and researchers
• Three weeks of online tutorials and hands-on project presentations
• Visits to cutting-edge research labs and Singapore’s iconic attractions
• Complimentary on-campus accommodation
• SGD 600 travel allowance (upon successful program completion)

2024 Program Highlights

• Thought-provoking Seminars
• Interactive Workshops
• Lab Visits
• City Tours

Program Schedule

• Application Deadline: 5 March 2025
• Application Results: 15 March 2025
• Program Duration:
  • On-site in Singapore: 23-27 June 2025
  • Online tutorials: 27 June – late July 2025
  • Final online presentation: Late July 2025

Selection Criteria

• Academic Excellence – Senior undergraduates (Year 3 or above) with outstanding academic records.
• Diversity – Candidates from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.
• High Achievers – Individuals with exceptional accomplishments beyond academics.

Application Process

Required Materials:

• CV (maximum two A4 pages)
• Personal statement or reflective essay (up to 1,000 words)
  • Topic options:
    1. A research area of personal interest and its anticipated development
    2. A social issue of personal relevance and potential resolutions
• Academic transcript (optional but recommended)
• Two letters of recommendation (optional but encouraged)
• Passport-size photo

How to Apply

1. Access the Graduate Admission System (GDA3) to apply for the NUS Young Fellowship Program.
2. Select:
   • ‘Non-Degree Program’
   • ‘Full-Time’
   • Enroll in ‘June 2025 Special Term’
   • Click ‘View Programs for Application’ → ‘Apply Now’ for the ‘NUS Young Fellowship Program’
3. Upload the required documents and complete the application.

Note: The program and application process are complimentary.

Stay Connected!

Experience past participants’ insights and highlights from 2024 by following us on:

• LinkedIn: @NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE), @Prof Johannes WIDODO, @Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation µ-Electronics Centre
• Facebook: @College of Arts and Sciences, UP Manila
• TikTok: @1002del, @bunhiuhiu, @darren_1524, @junhaooo01, @skylar_r372
• Medium: @Agnipratim Nag
• LinkedIn: @Omi Banik, @Wahyu Nur Sidiq

For further queries, contact us at cdegradresearch@nus.edu.sg.

Apply Now and Be Part of a World-Class Academic Experience!