The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (“Scholarships”) were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and are the University’s most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students.

The selection of candidates will take place once a year, in time for the start of the academic year in August. Up to 5 new Scholarships will be given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded unless there are candidates of sufficient merit.

The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. In keeping with the donor’s wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded individuals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balance of intellect and character. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service.

Each award covers:

(i) A monthly stipend of S$3,300;

(ii) Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS as stated on the NUS Student Bill;

(iii) An annual book allowance of S$500;

(iv) A one-off air travel allowance of two return tickets of up to S$4,000 (only for overseas students); subject to a maximum of

S$2,000 per ticket; and

(v) A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500;

The award is tenable for a maximum of 4 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress. It may be renewed annually. The maximum period of award is 4 years.

No Bond is required.
Incoming Ph.D. candidates will have to indicate their interest in the Scholarship via the NUS Graduate Research Programme Application System.

Apart from the other supporting documents required for Ph.D. admission, candidates interested in the Scholarship must also submit a personal essay and a record of co-curricular activities or community service. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or their home country.

Application deadline: 15 November 2009

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Eligibility / Criteria for Application

1. The Micron Scholarships are open to all nationalities and are awarded to dynamic and promising candidates to support them in their journey of academic discovery and achievement
2. Applicants should have an excellent academic track record
3. Successful applicants must not concurrently hold any other scholarships
4. Applicants must gain acceptance to the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University
5. Applicants must be enrolled in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University
6. Applicants who are currently enrolled at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of study are welcome to apply

Please log on to http://www.micron.com/jobs/asiapacific/singapore/scholarships/scholarship for further details.

Closing date is on August 24, 2008.

The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty. This scholarship programme is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and funded through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund.

These scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) who wish to pursue a Masters Degree by research in NUS. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.

a) Eligibility

These scholarships are open to bonafide nationals of an ASEAN country (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and tenable in the following faculties:

* Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
* School of Business
* School of Design and Environment (Real Estate & Building courses)
* Faculty of Law
* Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

To qualify, applicants must:

* Hold a good bachelors degree or its equivalent and possess a strong academic record;
* Satisfy other admission requirements as specified by the faculty/school they apply to;
* Submit a valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result as evidence of their proficiency in the English language (for applicants whose native tongue or medium of university instruction is not English).
* Agree to return and/or serve for at least 2 years in any ASEAN country after completion of their studies.

b) Field of Studies

* Developmental Studies
* Environment
* Information and Communication Technology

c) Award Amount

* A monthly stipend of S$2,000;
* Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS;
* A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from home country to Singapore upon award of the scholarship;
* A one-off book allowance of up to S$200;
* Accommodation subsidy of Singapore Dollars (S$3,000) per year;
* Graduation gown rental fees;
* A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from Singapore to home country upon successful completion of the course leading to the award of the degree.

d) Award Period

The award is tenable for a maximum of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.

e) Application Procedure

For August 2008 intake:
For applicants who have not applied admission, please complete the Form for Application for Admission to Graduate Studies by Research

Submission Deadlines:
All documents must be submitted by 21 January 2008 to the following address:

Registrar’s Office (Attn: Ms Ang Hui Mieng)
National University of Singapore
University Hall
Lee Kong Chian Wing #04-01
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119077

On the bottom left hand corner of the envelope, please write “ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship”.

f) Notification of Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome some time in May 2008 by NUS.

For more information, please contact Registrar’s Office at gdhelp@nus.edu.sg

VIA: official announcement

Candidates will work on national grant-funded research projects on the molecular and cellular functions of annexin-1 in the immune system and cancer. Specifically, projects will be focused on (i) identifying the importance of stromal vs tumor vs immune annexin-1 in the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (ii) therapeutic effectivenss of an annexin-1 derived peptide on initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (iii) importance of annexin-1 in lymphocyte development.

Qualifications

* At least a 2nd upper class Degree (B.Sc. with Honors or Masters) in life sciences or related discipline
* Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques is desirable
* Background in immunology and pharmacology will be an advantage

Applications
Interested applicants should email their interest to:

Dr Lina Lim
Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory
Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
Email: linalab@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Scholarship information
After discussion with the supervisor, candidates should apply for the National University of Singapore School of Medicine Graduate School (with Research Scholarship). More details can be found at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/index.jsp. Application deadline for the January 2009 intake is 5th May 2008.

Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked TOP IN ASIA for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.

1. PhD scholarships – with financial support of S$3,000 per month for up to 4 years
2. Post Doctoral funding – with financial support of S$5,000 per month for up to 2 years

Details of the SMF Scholarship applications can be found at http://www.smf-scholar.org/

b. Accoding to SMF, the 2008 applications will close on 31 Jan 2008. However, depending on the response, this date may be extended to 28 Feb 2008.
I will need to contact RSO/OHR to check on their internal deadline to consolidate all Schools submission.

c. Please encourage your current and prospective PhD and Post Doctoral (PhD holders) candidates to apply quickly.

d. Candidates are required to submit an online application at http://www.smf-scholar.org/ Print out the completed form (with signature) and enclose with the following supporting documents in ENGLISH and duly certified as true copies to be enclosed (please arrange the document accordingly) :

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/ GATE Scores ( please check directly with the University/Research Institute on this requirement )
3. Doctoral`s degree certificate and transcripts, if applicable
4. Master`s degree certificate and transcripts, if applicable
5. Bachelor`s degree certificate & transcripts, if applicable
6. Abstract of Proposed Research (250 words)
7. Proposed Plan of Research
8. Abstract of Previous Research Accomplishments (if applicable)
9. Letter of Support by Hosting Scientific Advisor
10. A copy of Hosting Scientific Advisor Curriculum Vitae (if applicable)
11. Two Reference Letters
12. Progress Report (if applicable)

Note:
Candidates are also encouraged to discuss with their supervisors about the submission of application. e. We will require the candidates to submit their applications to the School and we will append a copy to the Divisions for record in due course.

Tentatively, we hope to receive all completed applications by 7 January 2008 and will revise the deadline after we hear from RSO /OHR:

Associate Chair (Graduate and Research)
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk, Block 5, Level 3
Singapore 637616

(attention: Ms. Loo Leong Gaik)

The Singapore Government awards the scholarship to Government-endorsed student from the other member countries of ASEAN. Each Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University. All disciplines except for Medicine and Dentistry are open to Scholar. The duration of each Scholarship is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.

The award is based on academic merit and places will be allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programmed, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

1. Be a citizen in an ASEAN country (Except Singapore)
2. Possess excellent academic records
3. Have a good command in English

Candidates must meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University. A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or award without prior approval of the Singapore Government. The scholars are also expected to return to their countries upon graduation to contribute to the development of their countries.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees for the duration of the award, a living allowance of S$4,300 per annum, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university and one return economy class air ticket passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies.

Short listed nominees will take the entrance examinations set by the Singapore universities. Nominees are further short listed based on their entrance examination result and will then have to undergo and interview conducted by interviewers from the Singapore Universities. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted from February to April 2008 in Jakarta.

Application must be endorsed and submitted by the Indonesian Department of National Education (Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation) at Building C, 6th Floor, JL. Jend. Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat. Candidates are required to produce the following:-

* Certificate, endorsement by the former Scholl, for graduated applicants;
* Recommendation from the School Principal, for applicants who are still in grade 3 at SMU.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline for complete application forms to be submitted is 18 December 2007. The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholars is final.

Foe more information on the Singapore Scholarship, please contact the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta (Tel. No. 021-520 1489 or 5296 1433). Applicants may wish to check the website at http://www.mfa.gov.sg/scp or write to:

The Singapore Scholarship
Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248163
Tel No: (65) 6379 8000
Fax No: (65) 64793357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

(a) Master of Arts (Contemporary China)
(b) Master of Business Administration
(c) NTU-Waseda Double MBA
(d) Master of Science (Accountancy, Applied Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Strategy or Technology Management)
(e) Master of Mass Communication
(f) Master of Science in:
Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communications Engineering, Communication Software & Networks, Computer Control & Automation, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Media Technology, Embedded Systems, Environmental Engineering, Financial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Information Studies, Information Systems, International Construction Management, International Political Economy, International Relations, Knowledge Management, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Signal Processing, Smart Product Design, Strategic Studies.

* ASEAN members include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

(B) APEC SCHOLARSHIP
NTU is also offering APEC Scholarships to outstanding candidates from the following APEC member economies to pursue a full-time MBA programme at the University:

* Australia
* Brunei Darussalam
* Canada
* Chile
* People’s Republic of China
* Hong Kong, China
* Indonesia
* Japan
* Republic of Korea
* Mexico
* Malaysia
* New Zealand
* Peru
* Philippines
* Papua New Guinea
* Russia
* Chinese Taipei
* Thailand
* United States Of America
* Vietnam

For more details, visit www.ntu.edu.sg

Please note that only online applications are accepted.

Application period: 1 November 2007 – 31 December 2007