International Relations Office

International Research Attachments (i-RAP)

USA: Summer Research Attachment with Brown University


What is this programme about?

Participate in a summer research experience at Brown University, one of the top Ivy League institutions in the US. With multi-disciplinary research opportunities on offer, students will have the wonderful opportunity to broaden their horizons during the NUS mid-year academic break. Selected students will be eligible to receive a scholarship under the Santander Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) Programme, sponsored by Banco Santander.


When does the programme take place?

May – August 2013

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 the 8 week requirement. IRO will inform students about the exact start/end dates after the students’ acceptance into the programme.


Where does the programme take place?

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Located in the beautiful and historic city of Providence in the state of Rhode Island, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Named by the 2010 Princeton Review as the #1 College in America for Happiest Students, Brown is frequently recognised for its global reach, many cultural events, numerous campus groups and activities, active community service programs, highly competitive athletics, and beautiful facilities located in a richly historic urban setting.


What is the research content?

Multi-disciplinary research opportunities across all faculties.

Academic credit MAY be available. 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 residence halls, arranged for by Brown University.


How much does the programme cost?

Please see below for an estimate of the relevant costs.

Item Cost (for 8 weeks)
Accommodation (on-campus) Approx. SGD 2,500
Food Approx. SGD 1,900
Airfare Approx. SGD 2,300
Airport Transfer
(Pre-arranged shared private pick-up service)		 Approx. SGD 50 (two-way)
Insurance Approx. SGD 300
Visa USD $320
(Approx. SGD 400)
Miscellaneous Expenditure
(e.g. entertainment, etc.)		 Approx. SGD 1,000
Total Estimated Cost Approx. SGD 8,450


Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits!


Scholarships – Santander Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) Programme

NUS and selected partner universities are collaborating on the NUS Santander Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) Programme, which provides selected young researchers participating in the NUS-Brown research exchange with an award of up to USD 2,000. This award has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of Banco Santander.

Students will be notified about the application procedures for the SURE Programme after their acceptance for the NUS-Brown summer research exchange.

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.

 

Is financial assistance available?

Students who are not selected to receive the SURE Programme award are eligible to apply for the NASA Enhancement Bursary or Scholarship. For more information, visit this webpage:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html


How many placements are available?

Up to 5 placements.


What are the eligibility requirements?

 
  • Students from any faculty who have completed at least one year of study at NUS prior to participating in this programme.
  • Students should not be in their graduating semester prior to participating in this programme.
  • CAP of 3.5 and above.

 

Is a visa required?

Yes. Brown University will assist in providing documentation needed to apply for a US visa to participate in the programme. Students are to consult the United States Embassy in Singapore to determine the specifics of the visa application procedures.

U. S. Embassy, Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508

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?

Application deadline has been extended to Monday, 11 March 2013.

Applications and Required Documents:

 
  • Students are to submit the following documents via email to: irook@nus.edu.sg  
   
     
  • A list of projects available for summer 2013 can be downloaded here.
  • To identify alternative research projects, please visit this webpage and use the search function: http://www.brown.edu/research/
   
  • Your latest CV/resume.
  • A letter of recommendation from a faculty member of NUS.
  • A copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript.

 

Who can I contact for more information?

For additional information or related queries, please click here.


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