CQT PhD International Scholarships in Singapore

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All international and Singaporean national students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for research studies at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT).
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Open worldwide.
• The applicants must hold a passion for research in quantum information.

Offered Benefits

The applicants selected will be awarded the following benefits by the Centre for Quantum Technologies:

• The monthly stipend for international students is S$2,800, which will be revised to S$3,300 upon passing the qualifying exam; for Singapore citizens, the respective amounts are S$3,200, and they also receive the prevailing employer’s contribution to CPF (up to 4 years); for Singapore Permanent residents, the respective amounts are $3,000 and $3,500.
• Annual tuition fees and mandatory miscellaneous fees.
• One-off airfare to Singapore reimbursed up to S$1,500.
• A research allowance of S$12,000 for academic travel, a one-off expense towards a computer, and purchase of books and software during candidature, subject to prior approval of all expenses.

Application Process

• How to Apply: The students must log in to the applicant’s portal and apply for admission. All eligible students will be considered accordingly.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Curriculum vitae
• A true certified copy of your NRIC or Passport
• A true certified copy of your National Service certificate (if applicable)
• A true certified copy of high-school level results or equivalent
• Certified true copies of award/prizes and certificates (if any)
• GRE scores (Mandatory for applicants applying for admission in AY2023/2024 onwards)
• OpenCerts (if available) or Certified true copies of university transcripts and degree scrolls
• Two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to
• One passport-sized photograph taken within the last three months, clear and in focus, 35mm wide by 45mm high, without any border (non-returnable)
• Any other supporting documents that could strengthen your application? e.g. a personal statement
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have at least good 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent qualifications.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests: