The National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications for the 2027 Internship and Research Immersion in Singapore (IRIS) programme, a fully funded research internship designed for undergraduate and Master’s students from universities around the world.
The IRIS programme provides participants with the opportunity to work on real research projects under NUS faculty members and gain practical research experience at one of Asia’s leading universities.
The two- to three-month programme includes a monthly stipend, travel allowance, and free on-campus accommodation. Participants will also receive a certificate from NUS Graduate School upon successful completion of the internship.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Singapore
- Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Category: Research Internships | Fellowships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Fully Funded | SGD 1,200 Monthly Stipend | SGD 600 Travel Allowance | Free Accommodation | Certificate
- IELTS: Not Required
- Duration: 2–3 Months
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline: August 28, 2026, 11:59 PM Singapore Time
Scholarship Details
The Internship and Research Immersion in Singapore (IRIS) is a research-focused programme that gives undergraduate and Master’s students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic research at NUS.
Selected students are placed in NUS laboratories or research groups, where they work closely with faculty supervisors and contribute to ongoing research projects.
The programme is open to students from all academic disciplines and is designed to help participants develop a deeper understanding of research at a leading global university.
Previous research experience is not necessarily required. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a genuine interest in academic research and have an academic background relevant to their preferred research area.
In addition to research experience, participants get the opportunity to experience student life and the academic environment at NUS in Singapore.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the NUS IRIS Research Internship 2027, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled full-time in a degree-granting programme at a university.
- Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least the first two years of their undergraduate programme.
- Master’s applicants must be in the first year of their Master’s degree programme.
- Have a minimum overall or major GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Maintain their student status at their home university throughout the entire IRIS programme.
- Not have already graduated from their university before the programme begins.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in academic research.
- Be from any academic discipline.
Students who are enrolled when applying but graduate before the IRIS programme begins and therefore cannot maintain their student status throughout the programme are not eligible.
Benefits of NUS IRIS Research Internship
Successful participants will receive:
- SGD 1,200 monthly stipend to support basic living expenses.
- SGD 600 travel allowance, including airfare support.
- Free on-campus accommodation during the internship.
- Access to world-class research facilities at NUS.
- Opportunity to work on real research projects under NUS faculty.
- Practical research experience in an international academic environment.
- Opportunity to experience campus life in Singapore.
- A certificate of completion from NUS Graduate School.
- No application fee.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Academic transcript.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), with a maximum length of two A4 pages.
- Personal statement explaining academic background and research interests.
- Two letters of recommendation, submitted directly by referees through the application system.
- Passport details, which are optional at the application stage but required if selected.
How to Apply
To apply for the NUS IRIS Research Internship 2027:
- Confirm that you meet all the eligibility requirements.
- Prepare your academic transcript, CV, personal statement, and other required documents.
- Apply online through the NUS Graduate Admission System (GDA3).
- Select Non-Degree, Full-Time, and the IRIS programme.
- Complete your personal and academic information.
- Upload all required documents.
- Provide details of two referees who will submit recommendation letters through the system.
- Select your preferred research area(s) or potential mentors.
- Carefully review your application before submitting it.
- Submit your application before the August 28, 2026 deadline.
- No application fee is required.
- Application results are expected to be communicated through the portal.
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