MOE START Scheme (Overseas PhD Scholarship)

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks outstanding graduates and industry professionals for an Overseas PhD Scholarship. The scholarship offers financial support for the pursuit of a PhD abroad, leading to a position as an Assistant Professor at the institution upon completion. Eligible candidates should be Singapore citizens with a strong passion for teaching and research. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, with a commitment to serve five years at the institution post-PhD.

Benefits

Full tuition and compulsory fees

Monthly stipend

Overseas maintenance allowance

Return economy airfares

Conference and fieldwork grants

Overseas medical insurance

Qualifications

• Singapore citizen required.
• Three years of working experience preferred (Health Sciences: five years).

Responsibilities

• Complete a PhD overseas.
• Join SIT's faculty as an Assistant Professor upon completion.

Skills

Passion for teaching and research

Relevant working experience

Education

Second upper-class honours degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 18 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Overseas PhD Scholarship

The Overseas PhD Scholarship aims to attract and encourage outstanding graduates and industry professionals to pursue an academic career at SIT by providing financial support for an overseas PhD, as well as academic guidance and mentorship.

The scholarship may be awarded to applicantswho

• have just completed their undergraduate studies; or
• have completed a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s programme and/or have worked for some years; or
• are currently enrolled in a PhD programme overseas

Upon successful completion of the PhD programme, the scholar will be considered to join SIT’s faculty as an Assistant Professor.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Singapore citizen
• Second upper-class honours degree, or equivalent, relevant to the supported fields of study listed below
• Three years of working experience in the industry preferred (For Health Sciences, at least five years of relevant experience preferred)
• Strong passion forteachingand research

Value of Scholarship

The scholarship provides

• Full tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly stipend
• Overseas maintenance allowance
• Return economy airfares
• Conference and fieldwork grants
• Overseas medical insurance

Scholars will also each be assigned a faculty mentor throughout their course of study and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes.

The scholarship is tenable for a period of five years.

Service Commitment

5 years in SIT after completion of PhD studies. Mid-term awardees will have a service commitment of 1 year for every year of sponsorship.

Application Process

• Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.
• Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year.
• Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026.