NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship (Mathematics & Mathematics Education)

About the role

The National Institute of Education Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NIE OGS) sponsors outstanding candidates to pursue full-time doctoral studies abroad in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. After completing their doctorate, scholars return to NIE to serve as educators and academics. The programme is open to Singapore school teachers.

Required profile

• Singapore citizen with very good Honours or Master's degrees (or equivalent professional qualifications).
• At least three years of teaching experience; for Mathematics Education, at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Familiarity with the Singapore education system.
• Experience in content research, education research or related fields is highly preferred; publications in international peer-reviewed journals are an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving as academic staff at NIE in teaching, research and service in Mathematics or Mathematics Education.

Application process

• Submit the application form and supporting documents through Workday by 30 November 2026.
• Required documents: CV, a 2-page research topic write-up, a 4-page commitment statement, thesis abstracts, copies of two research works, educational certificates and transcripts, award letters, letters of offer from universities and scholarship outcomes, and at least two confidential referee reports sent separately.
• Applications are assessed on their own merits; only shortlisted candidates are notified.

What we offer

• Scholarship tenure of three years, with possible extension to a fourth year for scholars in the United States.
• Tuition and compulsory fees, stipend, overseas maintenance allowance, pre-studies and thesis allowances, and two economy class air tickets.
• Conference and fieldwork grants by application.
• A five-year bond to serve NIE NTU after obtaining the doctorate.