The NUS-Imperial Joint PhD Degree is an award conferred by both institutions, which allows PhD students to spend half of their time at each institution. This programme is particularly aimed at those who want a joint degree from two leading universities or whose research would benefit from the expertise of the two academic research groups with complementary strengths or engaged in an inter-disciplinary collaboration. This programme is a great way of taking research forward to an international level.

Applicants to NGS who are interested to embark on this joint PhD programme may apply via NGS.

Application

To apply to NGS, refer to "How to submit an application form for NGS-PhD program" for information.  Successfully selected students will be enrolled into NGS,  funded through the NGS Scholarship (NGSS).

Note: All applicants must be new and are not enrolled into any PhD programme at the point of application. Imperial College does not allow the transfer of current students into the Joint PhD programme.

Admission Requirement

Students will be expected to meet the entry requirements of both NUS and Imperial College. The application will be reviewed by both institutions.

Applicants must have: 

• A good relevant Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree.
• NUS graduates should have at least a first class Honors.
• All international applicants must submit their GRE/GATE and TOEFL/IELTS score.
• Ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.

For specific details of NGS admissions requirements, refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.html

You may also refer to Imperial College's admission requirements. Please note that you must meet Imperial College's English requirement for postgraduate applicants listed at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/admissions/pgenglish.

Potential Project Supervisors and Required Application Documents

Applicants must be supported by potential supervisors* from both institutions. 

Once the applicant has identified the project, and both the NGS-NUS and ICL supervisors have agreed to take him/her, the applicant should submit the documents listed below, alongside the supporting documents required for application to NGS’ PhD programme.

• the JDP application form.
• a research proposal.
• a statement on the applicant's aspiration/vision for studying the joint PhD programme.
• a CV detailing the applicant's academic qualifications, working experience, publications, professional qualifications, prizes and awards, volunteer work and community services.
• a letter of support from NUS's supervisor stating their plans for jointly contributing to the supervision of the candidate and which parts of the proposed PhD project will be conducted at NUS.
• a letter of support from Imperial's supervisor stating their plans for jointly contributing to the supervision of the candidate and which parts of the proposed PhD project will be conducted at Imperial.
• a research plan detailing the study period and dates to be spent at each institution and research training arrangements.
• scanned certificates/transcripts of the applicant's Bachelor's and Master's degree qualifications, GCE 'O' certificate or TOEFL/IELTS scoresheet for proof of English qualification.
• reference letters from two referees who are able to comment on the applicant's academic and research capabilities.
  
  

*Note :

Programme Requirements

A student's candidature will commence at the beginning of the semester at his home institution, i.e. NGS. 

Students at NUS are expected to submit their PhD thesis after 4 years of full-time study.

In principle, students are required to spend the equivalent of 50% of the study period at each institution. Students must spend the last six months before submission of thesis at their home institution.

Students will be supervised by minimum two supervisors, at least one from each institution.

Students are expected to meet the programme requirements as specified by their home institution.  For students enrolled into NGS, they are required to follow NGS coursework requirements as given in http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/course_reqd.html

In addition, students must satisfactorily complete the graduate transferable skills training course offered by Imperial College.

Funding Support

Successfully selected applicants of NGS will receive the NGS Scholarship which includes a full tuition fee and mandatory miscellaneous fee subsidy and a monthly stipend.  Recipients of the scholarship will continue to receive their monthly stipend during their stay in Imperial College.  For details of the scholarship, refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.html.

The airfare and travelling expenses incurred by students travelling to Imperial College, accommodation and all living expenses in London may be borne by NGS under the students’ conference allowance.  This is subject to approval, upon the formal request by the student.