SingaporePhDNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedSUTD PhD Fellowships 2027: President's Graduate Fellowship and SUTD PhD Fellowship
Opportunity Overview
PhD fellowships at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, open to all nationalities: tuition covered for up to 4 years and a stipend of up to S$4,300 a month. SUTD offers two PhD awards: the President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF), with a monthly stipend of S$4,300 for international students, and the SUTD PhD Fellowship, with S$3,100 a month plus up to S$500 more after passing the qualifying examination (rates from 1 January 2026). Both cover tuition for up to 4 years, and international scholars carry out teaching or laboratory supervision duties. The PhD has two intakes, in September and January; applications for January 2027 closed on 30 October 2026 and dates for the September 2027 intake have not yet been announced. TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 is required unless your previous study was in English, and the application fee is S$21.80.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsTuition for up to 4 years
Under both fellowships.
Monthly stipend up to S$4,300
S$4,300 (PGF) or S$3,100 plus up to S$500 after the qualifying exam.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
5 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition for up to 4 years, Monthly stipend up to S$4,300.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Bachelor's (and master's, if any) certificates and transcripts, Statement of Objectives (3,000 words), Details of three academic referees, TOEFL or IELTS score; GRE optional but recommended, Passport and S$21.80 application fee.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/scholarship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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