NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship in Educational Policy
A fully funded PhD scholarship to study educational policy overseas and return to NIE NTU as an academic.
Best for:Best for Singapore citizens with a Master’s degree or equivalent in education, public policy, sociology, or related fields, seeking to conduct doctoral research in educational policy and commit to a career in academia.
Overview
The National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) offers a prestigious Overseas Graduate Scholarship for outstanding candidates to pursue a PhD in Educational Policy abroad. Successful applicants will conduct doctoral research in policy formation, implementation, governance, and educational reform, with a focus on societal impact. After completing their studies, scholars are expected to return to NIE NTU to contribute as educators and researchers. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and includes a bond requiring five years of service at NIE NTU post-PhD. This opportunity is ideal for Singapore citizens with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for advancing educational policy theory and practice.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent doctoral research in educational policy, focusing on policy formation, implementation, and societal impact.
- Develop and execute a research proposal aligned with NIE’s mission and PCL Department’s focus areas.
- Publish research findings in academic journals and present at conferences.
- Engage in teaching and mentoring activities at NIE NTU upon completion of the PhD.
- Collaborate with policymakers, educators, and researchers to advance educational policy theory and practice.
- Serve as a researcher and educator at NIE NTU for a minimum of five years post-PhD.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in education, public policy, sociology, political science, economics, statistics, management, history, humanities, or related fields, with a strong academic record.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required for doctoral studies and research.
Instruction: English
- Excellent academic record with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.
- Relevant teaching and research experience in education or related fields.
- Strong analytical and research skills applicable to educational policy.
- Passion and commitment to pursuing a career in academia.
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in educational policy.
- Must be a Singapore Citizen.
- Must have excellent academic records with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or Master’s degree.
- Must demonstrate passion for a career in academia.
- Must be willing to return to NIE NTU and serve for five years post-PhD.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Applicants must submit a completed application form along with supporting documents via Workday to NIE NTU by the deadline. Required documents include a CV, a 2-page research topic write-up, a 4-page statement on commitment to the field, an abstract of any previous thesis, copies of academic certificates, research work samples, and two confidential referee reports sent directly to hrdacad@nie.edu.sg.
- CV including academic qualifications, employment history, scholarships, research experience, and publication list
- 2-page write-up on the intended research topic
- 4-page write-up on commitment and interest in the field and expected contributions to NIE
- Abstract of any previously written thesis
- Copies of two most significant research works (if available)
- All relevant educational certificates and transcripts
- Letters for scholarships, prizes, and awards (if available)
- Letters of offer from universities applied to for doctoral studies (if available)
- Letters of offer for other scholarships/awards applied for (if available)
- Two confidential referees’ reports (preferably academic)
Contact
NIE Human Resource Department· Scholarship Administrator
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