Singapore
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFlexible StartGrant Length10 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Singapore offers two awards to U.S. students for 10 months of study/research at a Singaporean host institution. Topics of particular interest include environmental and climate change issues, sustainable design, contemporary political and economic relations between the United States, Singapore and beyond, the challenges of misinformation and disinformation in East Asia Pacific, and issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grantees planning to enroll in classes at a Singaporean university are advised to begin their grants in July 2024 prior to the beginning of the academic year. Independent researchers can begin their grants between July 2024 and March 2025.
Orientation
All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in the summer of 2024 as a condition of their grants.
Candidate Profile
Applicants are required to indicate in their Statements of Grant Purpose how they expect their projects to enhance their understanding of Singapore or the bilateral relationship between Singapore and the United States.
Eligibility
9 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
The applicant must identify and secure an affiliation letter from a proposed host university based in Singapore and include it as part of the application. In particular, affiliation letters should detail the host institution’s commitment to securing the applicant’s appropriate Singaporean visa. Host universities also generally provide support by way of lab and library facilities. Affiliations will be confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
Applicants wishing to audit classes at one of the universities listed below are strongly encouraged to refer to the universities' respective websites for information and details.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Candidates will be responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Housing costs in Singapore are very high. If selected, candidates are strongly encouraged to research housing options prior to arrival.