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What is this programme about?
NUS and selected partner universities in Asia, the Americas and Europe are collaborating on the NUS Santander Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) Programme. The SURE Programme allows young researchers at NUS and Tsinghua University (China), Brown University (USA) and Imperial College London (UK) to spend the summer at the partner University’s laboratories conducting supervised research work. Selected participants will receive the SURE Programme scholarship worth US$2,000 each, sponsored by Banco Santander.
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Banco Santander is committed to Higher Education and the role of universities in the knowledge society.
With the conviction that the university is a vital cornerstone of development and progress, it was decided that Santander's long term commitment would be materialised through helping the academic world in its role as a guardian of knowledge and a key agent in achieving progress in terms of economic competitiveness and social wellbeing. |
When does the programme take place?
May - August 2012
The attachment should last for a minimum of eight weeks. Preparatory work at home prior to departure might be required at the discretion of supervisors and will not count towards 8 week requirement. Students are to negotiate exact start and end date with their host professors.
Where does the programme take place?
The SURE Programme offers research opportunities with the following partner universities:
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
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Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is one of the esteemed research universities in the world. Tsinghua now has 17 schools and 56 departments with faculties in science, engineering, the humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. It currently employs over 4,000 faculty members, including 1,345 professors and 1,995 associate professors. Among them, there are 37 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 34 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. |
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising both undergraduate and graduate programs, and a leading research university with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. |
Imperial College London
London, UK
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Consistently rated amongst the world’s best universities, Imperial College London (ICL) came 7th in the QS World University Rankings in 2011. Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in science, technology, medicine and engineering. It is one of the most male-dominated universities in the UK. |
What is the research content?
Multi-disciplinary research opportunities across all faculties.
Academic credit MAY be available. Credit for the attachment is strictly at the student’s discretion. Students interested in obtaining credit must work with their faculty for credit mapping. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the students’ behalf.
What is the student accommodation?
Students will be housed in on-campus accommodation secured through the partner universities after successful placement in the programme.
How much does the programme cost?
Please see below for an estimate of the relevant costs.
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Tsinghua University |
Brown University |
Imperial College London |
Accommodation (on-campus) |
RMB $2,000 |
USD $2,000 |
£1,200 |
Food |
Approx. RMB $3,000 |
Approx. USD $1,500 |
£400 |
Airfare |
Approx. SGD $1,000 |
Approx. SGD $2,100 |
Approx. SGD $1,500 |
Airport Transfer
(Pre-arranged shared private
pick-up service) |
RMB $300 (two-way) |
USD $40 (two-way) |
£50 (two-way) |
Health Insurance |
SGD $60 |
SGD $60 |
SGD $60 |
Visa |
SGD $70
(Singaporeans only) |
USD $320 |
SGD $150 |
Miscellaneous Expenditure
(e.g. entertainment, etc.) |
RMB $3,000 |
USD $800 |
£500 |
Total Cost
(accommodation, food, airfare, insurance, visa and expenses) |
Approx. SGD $3,500 |
Approx. SGD $8,000 |
Approx. SGD $6,000 |
Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!
Is financial assistance available?
Selected students participating in the program will be provided with a Santander scholarship of US$2,000. Up to three scholarships are available for NUS students going to each of the eligible SURE partner universities.
How many placements are available?
Up to three placements per SURE partner university for summer 2012.
What are the eligibility requirements?
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NUS undergraduates who have completed at least one year of study at NUS prior to participating in this programme.
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Students should not be in their graduating semester prior to participating in this programme.
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CAP of 3.5 and above.
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Is a visa required?
A student visa will be required, subjected to the governing laws of each country. Students are to consult the respective embassies in Singapore to determine if a visa is required and to apply for an entry visa if needed.
China Visa Application Service Center
22 Malacca Street, #09-00
Royal Brothers Building
Singapore 048980
U. S. Embassy, Singapore
Consular Section
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508
UK Visa Application Centre
138 Robinson Road
#07-01/02
The Corporate Office
Singapore 068906
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!
How do I apply?
Applications are now closed for 2012.
Applications and Required Documents:
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- Students are to submit the following documents to their faculty SEP coordinators:
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- NUS IRO Programme Application Form.
- Partner University Application Form.
- A personal statement detailing your preferred research topic/project at the SURE partner university, the relevant skills you possess and your academic background.
- Your latest CV/resume.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member of NUS.
- A copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript.
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Your home faculty will review your application and nominate selected students to IRO. IRO will contact nominated students about the status of their application in April 2012.
Who can I contact for more information?
For additional information or related queries, please click here.
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