Deadline: 28 Feb. 2013
Talent and specialist manpower will be groomed to meet the fast-growing needs of the industry and research institutions' for trained research personnel and engineers. The funding of educational institutions, graduate scholarships and the invitation of internationally-renowned EWT experts to be based in Singapore will attract top local and foreign students.
Talent and specialist manpower will be groomed to meet the fast-growing needs of the industry and research institutions' for trained research personnel and engineers. The funding of educational institutions, graduate scholarships and the invitation of internationally-renowned EWT experts to be based in Singapore will attract top local and foreign students.
NRF (EWT) PhD Scholarships
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Introduction
With the escalating global emphasis on environment and water issues, the environment & water industry in Singapore is growing increasingly vibrant. Singapore is well-placed to take the lead in this industry as a R&D base and a provider of environment and water solutions.
The Environment & Water Industry Programme Office (EWI) promotes the environment & water R&D and industry in Singapore; and envisions increasing opportunities for careers, R&D and exciting new technologies in this industry. As part of the talent grooming to support this fast-rising industry, the National Research Foundation (NRF), through the EWI, is providing PhD scholarships to develop experts in Environment and Water Technologies (EWT) - the NRF (EWT) PhD scholarships.
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Eligibility
- A relevant Bachelor's Degree with Honours (at least 2nd Class Upper) or equivalent.
- Good TOEFL score for applicants whose language of instruction for undergraduate studies is not English.
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Nationality
- Local PhD: Open to all nationalities (Note: Non-Singapore citizens/PRs are expected to become Singapore PRs within 2 years of completing studies.)
- Overseas PhD: Open to Singapore citizens only
HOW to APPLY
The application for NRF (EWT) PhD Scholarship 2013 has opened. All applicants are required to submit relevant documents, such as application form, transcript, and research proposal through our online portal before 28 Feb 2013. Shortlisted applicants will be informed for 2 rounds of interview in Mar and Apr 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to take up pre-application internship in PUB to refine their research proposals under assigned mentors before application closing date. For details, please contact: PUB_EWI@pub.gov.sg
Please click here to start your online application.
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