Nie Overseas Graduate Scholarship

OBJECTIVE

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. 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

Education in Humanities - History or Geography

The

Humanities & Social Studies Education (HSSE) Department

This call invites applicants who are interested in pursuing a PhD in either History Education or Geography Education. Research topics could include curriculum, pedagogy, learner experiences, inquiry methodologies and so forth relating to either history education or geography education. The applicant must be a History or Geography classroom teacher in a mainstream Singapore school with at least four years of authentic classroom experience. The applicant should have obtained a very good Honours degree or Master’s degree in a related discipline from a reputable university. Applicants who demonstrate ongoing engagement in research prior to his/her PhD will be preferred.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- At least four years of teaching experience in a Singapore secondary school or pre-tertiary institution.- Should have at least a Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree or a Master’s degree in a related field.- Experience in educational research or related disciplines prior to his/her PhD studies is highly preferred.- Demonstrate passion and commitment to work in NIE, particularly in teaching, research, and the provision of service in areas relating to History Education or Geography Education.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the

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 minimum of two confidential referees’ reports (preferably from academic referees) printed on the official letterhead, to be sent directly to.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For clarification or more information, please contact:
Area of Study

Head, HSSE

here


Terms and Conditions of Scholarship


CLOSING DATE

Hiring Institution: NIE