ISEAS PhD Scholarship: 2026 Southeast Asia Research Track
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Q: What does ISEAS PhD Scholarship: 2026 Southeast Asia Research Track cover?
A: The ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute scholarship covers tuition, allowance, fieldwork/conference costs, insurance, return air passage (if applicable), and preliminary expenses, with a five-year post-PhD bond to conduct Southeast Asia research at ISEAS.
TL;DR
ISEAS funds PhD study (local or overseas) in Southeast Asia-focused economics, history, political science, IR, sociology, anthropology, or related social sciences. The official page lists coverage (tuition/fees, maintenance allowance, conference/fieldwork, medical insurance, return air passage, and preliminary expenses) and a five-year bond. The 2025 intake closes 30 June 2025 via Careers@Gov.
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Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: ISEAS page last checked 2025-11-30 — 2025 intake closes 30 June 2025
- Official Listing: ISEAS PhD Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens pursuing PhDs in economics, history, political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, or other Southeast Asia–focused social sciences
- Eligibility: Consistently good academic records and readiness to carry out applied/policy-related research on Southeast Asia (preference for candidates already accepted into reputable universities)
- Tenable Institutions: Reputable universities overseas or in Singapore approved by ISEAS
- Bond: Five-year service commitment with ISEAS after completion
Award Components
- Tuition and other compulsory fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Conference/fieldwork allowance
- Medical insurance
- Return air passage (if applicable)
- Preliminary expenses
- Five-year bond with ISEAS after completion
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizen with consistently strong academic records
- Prepared to conduct applied/policy-related research on Southeast Asia
- Preference for candidates already accepted into reputable universities
- Clear research proposal in Southeast Asia–focused social sciences
