ISEAS PhD Scholarship: 2026 Southeast Asia Research Track
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).
Sponsor: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak InstituteBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Oct 2025, 16:40 Z
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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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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
- Willingness to serve the five-year bond at ISEAS upon completion
Application Roadmap
- Prepare the required package: cover letter, full CV, sample of academic writing, three letters of reference, educational certificates/transcripts, research proposal (including why it matters to ISEAS), and a passport-sized photo.
