NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship

OBJECTIVE

The National Institute of Education Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NIE OGS) will sponsor outstanding candidates to pursue full-time doctoral studies overseas. Upon completion of their doctoral studies, candidates will return to serve as educators and academics in NIE.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must fulfill the following criteria:

• Be a Singapore Citizen.
• Has excellent academic records with very good Honours or Master's degrees (or professional qualifications of equivalent standing), with relevant teaching and some research experience.
• Has the passion to pursue a challenging career in academia.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is tenable for a period of three years. The scholarship will provide:

• Two sets of economy class air tickets (one at commencement and completion of doctoral studies, and one to return to Singapore for data collection for doctoral thesis).
• Overseas maintenance allowance.
• Stipend.
• Pre-studies allowance (at commencement of doctoral studies).
• Thesis allowance (upon completion of doctoral studies).
• Tuition and other compulsory fees.
• Conference and fieldwork grants (by application).

A scholar studying in the United States may be considered for a fourth year of sponsorship if the required minimum period of candidature is at least 4 years.

The scholar may be required to serve a few months in the Ministry of Education (MOE) Headquarters before embarking on his/her doctoral studies (if applicable).

The scholar will be required to enter into a bond to serve the National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU) as an employee for a period of five years upon obtaining the doctoral degree.

NIE NTU reserves the right to revise the terms and conditions of the scholarship as it deems fit.

AREA OF STUDY

Sport Pedagogy

The Physical Education & Sports Science (PESS) Department at the NIE plays a critical role in advancing the teaching of physical education for pre-service and in-service teachers. We believe school physical education is key to cultivating students' lifelong healthy habits through physical activity and lifestyle changes. Overall, it fosters physical health, mental and emotional development, and social skills of our students. PESS aims to develop physical educators who are steeped in professional competence of motor skills and expertise in physical education practices and curricula.

This call invites applicants who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Sport Pedagogy. This includes the teaching of physical education and curriculum development in schools, addressing key issues such as understanding behavioural processes and control mechanics underlying the learning and performance of motor skills, developing appropriate learning activities for inclusive physical education, and connecting best practice and assessment strategies to learning outcomes for children and adolescents.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• At least four years of teaching experience in a Singapore primary or secondary school across different grade levels.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree with first-class or second upper class honours, and/or Master's degree from a recognised institution with a strong academic record, either in physical education or the broader field of sport pedagogy, kinesiology, and other related disciplines.
• Experience in educational research and publishing academic papers and presenting in international and/or regional conferences is highly preferred.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to being an academic staff at NIE, particularly in teaching, research, scholarship, and service in areas related to physical education and curriculum improvement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form to NIE NTU, through Workday, by the closing date:

• Curriculum Vitae (which should include academic qualifications, employment history, scholarships & awards, a brief description of your research experience and publication list if available).
• A succinct write-up (2 pages) on the research topic which you intend to pursue.
• A succinct write-up (4 pages) on your commitment and interest in the area of study applied for and the expected contribution to NIE, schools and the Singapore education system.
• An abstract of any thesis previously written.
• Copies of two pieces of research work that you consider to be your most significant works (if available).
• All relevant educational certificates and transcripts including GCE 'O' Level, GCE 'A' Level, Polytechnic Diploma, University Degree(s).
• Letters for scholarships, prizes, other awards, memberships in academic & professional societies (if available).
• A copy of the letter(s) of offer from each university applied to for admission to doctoral studies (if available).
• A copy of the letter(s) of offer for other scholarships and/or awards applied for and the outcome of these applications (if available)
• A minimum of two confidential referees' reports (preferably from academic referees) printed on the official letterhead, to be sent directly to