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ISEAS PhD Scholarship: 2026 Southeast Asia Research Track
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ISEAS funds Singapore citizens for a Southeast Asia-focused PhD (local/overseas) covering tuition + allowances; you repay this with a five-year post-PhD bond at ISEAS (apply via Careers@Gov for the current intake).
Sponsor: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak InstituteBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
Last updated 30 Jun 2026
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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 Singapore citizens for a Southeast Asia-focused PhD (local/overseas) covering tuition + allowances; you repay this with a five-year post-PhD bond at ISEAS (apply via Careers@Gov for the current intake).
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| If you have... | Read this first | What to do next |
| 1 second | This is a funded PhD route with a five-year ISEAS bond. | Check whether Southeast Asia research is your real long-term fit. |
| 10 seconds | The package covers study costs, but you need a strong proposal and policy-relevant research direction. | Draft the research question before polishing the CV. |
| 100 seconds | Treat the application as both a scholarship and a future research job interview. | For example, explain how your PhD topic could become an ISEAS policy brief or research project. |
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- Status: 2026 Careers@Gov listing is open and closes on 30 June 2026
- Official Listing: ISEAS PhD Scholarship
