Nanyang Technological University’s Nanyang Business School (NBS) invites applications for its PhD programme, which offers scholarships. The tuition fees and living allowance are covered by the corresponding PhD scholarship for the scholarship period.
If you want to pursue a doctoral degree in business in Singapore, this opportunity is worth reviewing carefully.
Application Deadline:
- Application Window: 1 October 2026 – 31 January 2027 (For August 2027 Intake).
- Interview Window: December to Mid-January (Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship) / January to March (NTU Research Scholarship & Self-Funded).
- Outcome Communication: Decisions communicated via email between February and May 2027.
Tell Me About The Program:
The Nanyang Business School (NBS) PhD Programme at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is a full-time doctoral degree designed for individuals with a passion for high-impact academic research. The programme equips candidates across core business specialisations with rigorous quantitative and analytical tools, research methodologies, and publication support to prepare them for faculty and research careers worldwide. Enrolment occurs once annually, starting in July/August.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Business and Management specialisations: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Information Technology & Operations Management (ITOM), Marketing, Strategy, and Management & Organisation.
Type:
Doctoral Degree Programme (PhD) & Fully Funded Research Graduate Fellowship
Who can Apply:
- Academic Record: Candidates holding a strong Bachelor’s degree [Honours (Distinction) or equivalent] and a Master’s degree (if applicable).
- Test Scores (GMAT/GRE):
- GRE: Target score of 319+ (Verbal + Quantitative) and 3.5+ in Analytical Writing.
- GMAT: Target score of 650+ (or 595+ on GMAT Focus Edition) and 3.5+ in Analytical Writing.
- Waiver Policy: Automatically waived for Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and graduates holding a bachelor’s degree from a Singapore Autonomous University.
- English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS):
- Required if the Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English (Target: TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0).
- Waiver Policy: May be requested via formal letter if a Master’s degree was conducted in English.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Open to all nationalities, non-business backgrounds, and age groups without restriction.
How are Applicants Selected:
Application evaluation is managed via a holistic review of academic transcripts, competitive test scores (GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS), referee reports, statement of objectives, research potential demonstrated in the research proposal, and performance during proctored faculty interviews.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Candidates).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Selective annual cohort across NBS doctoral specialisations.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Scholarship Funding Tracks:
- NTU Research Scholarship (RSS): Covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance.
- Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS): Premium competitive fellowship with full tuition waiver, enhanced monthly stipend, IT allowance, conference travel grant, and annual book allowance.
- Provost Graduate Award (PGA): Institutional award allocated at the school’s recommendation.
- NTU-MOET Project 89 PhD Scholarship: Dedicated funding pathway for Vietnamese university lecturers and administrators.
- Academic Infrastructure: Direct research mentoring, state-of-the-art computational infrastructure, and global conference funding support.
How Long Will it Last:
Typically 4 to 5 Years of full-time doctoral study and thesis defense.
How to Apply:
- Prepare all supporting documents in clear electronic formats (PDF/JPEG):
- Scanned Identification (NRIC for Singaporeans/PRs; Passport for International Applicants).
- Recent passport-sized colour photograph.
- Official GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test reports (valid for 5 and 2 years, respectively).
- Official degree certificates and transcripts with detailed grade scales (with certified English translations if needed).
- Brief Research Proposal (2–3 pages): Outlining research questions, methodology, and academic motivation (a separate proposal is required for each specialisation if applying to more than one).
- Statement of Objectives (Personal Statement): Detailing research goals, accomplishments, and strengths/weaknesses.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting research background, awards, and work experience.
- Institutional contact details of two academic referees (referees must submit reports online within 14 working days of auto-activated email notification).
- Complete and submit the digital application form via the NTU online application portal between 1 October 2026 and 31 January 2027.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee to finalize processing.
👉 Visit the official scholarship page for details
