The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University (Stanford) are pleased to announce fellowships for applicants of all nationalities to conduct research related to contemporary Southeast Asia.

The mission of the university is to contribute to society through the advancement of knowledge and learning in the humanities and social sciences.

Each fellowship will cover one round trip economy-class airfare from the fellow’s country of residence to NUS (or Stanford), continuing on to Stanford (or NUS), and returning from Stanford (or NUS) to the fellow’s country of residence, and will include a stipend of US$ 7500 per month during the fellowship period.

• Eligible Countries: Candidates of any nationality or seniority are eligible.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants should meet the following criteria below in order to be eligible for the opportunity :-Candidates may be of any nationality or seniority
  -Interested individuals with backgrounds or positions in the social sciences or humanities are encouraged to apply.

The following minimum TOEFL score is required: 85 for the internet-based test (with a minimum score of 22 for the writing section); or 580 for the paper-based test; or 237 for the computer-based test. Alternatively, an IELTS result of 6.0 is required. Some Departments/Programmes may set higher requirements than those stated above e.g., the Master of Social Work requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. TOEFL or IELTS results are only valid for two years after the test and the validity should not expire before the beginning of the application period for the coursework programme. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) has indicated that score reports are valid only if the university receives them directly from ETS.