National Quantum Scholarships Scheme (PhD): 2025 Profile
TL;DR
For PhD applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: National Quantum Office (NQO)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does National Quantum Scholarships Scheme (PhD): 2025 Profile cover?
A: Deep-dive into the NQO-backed PhD scholarship: funding, lab placements, and interview prep for aspiring quantum scientists in Singapore.
TL;DR For PhD applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Plan how it compares with other research scholarships via our Scholarship Matcher before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Not published online (NRF scholarship pages returned 404 on 2025-11-30); request the live link and dates from NQO/NRF.
- Official Listing: Contact NQO/NRF for the current PhD scholarship page.
- Who It Targets: Past focus was quantum PhD candidates at Singapore universities; verify the current target profile with NQO.
- Eligibility: Not published; ask for the latest academic/research criteria and citizenship requirements.
- Tenable Institutions: Not listed; confirm eligible programmes and host labs with NQO.
- Bond: Not published; request written confirmation of bond duration and host agencies.
Award Components
NQO has not posted current funding details. Ask for the official factsheet to confirm:
- Tuition/fee coverage and stipend level
- Research funding, conference support, and facility access
- Placement arrangements with host labs or agencies
- Any professional development requirements
Eligibility Highlights
Request the current eligibility criteria. Past cycles emphasised strong STEM foundations and quantum research exposure; verify citizenship rules, academic thresholds, and required experience with NQO.
Application Roadmap
- Request the 2025/2026 application window and process from NQO/NRF.
- Prepare transcripts, CV, referees, and a draft research plan; engage potential supervisors early.
- Confirm interview/assessment formats and host matching steps with NQO once the portal opens.
Preparation Playbook
- Read Singapore's Quantum Engineering Roadmap and identify how your work can produce national impact within five to ten years.
- Build collaborations with local quantum researchers early—co-authoring papers or contributing to open-source toolkits helps.
