Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

ISEAS PhD Scholarship 2026

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

[What the role is]

Calling on aspiring Singaporean scholars in economics, history, political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, and other relevant social sciences subjects – the ISEAS PhD Scholarship is now open for application

[What you will be working on]

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute invites PhD scholarship applications for the following areas of study:

Economics, History, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, and other relevant social sciences subjects

Terms of Awards:

  • The scholarship is tenable at reputable universities overseas or in Singapore
  • Tuition and other compulsory fees
  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Conference/Fieldwork allowance
  • Medical insurance
  • Return air passage (if applicable)
  • Preliminary expenses
  • Successful candidates will serve a five-year bond with ISEAS following the completion of their studies

Eligibility:

Candidates should:

(a) Be Singapore citizens;

(b) Have consistently good academic records; and

(c) Be prepared to carry out applied and policy-related research on Southeast Asia

(d) Preference will be given to candidates who have already been accepted for admission into reputable universities.

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit

i) a cover letter,

ii) full CV,

iii) sample of academic writing,

iv) three letters of reference,

v) educational certificates and transcripts,

vi) a research proposal including a statement on why it is important to ISEAS, and,

vii) a passport-sized photograph.

PLEASE NOTE: All required application documents are to be uploaded in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section. This is the only available upload section in the application process.

[What we are looking for]

Submission:

Please send online applications through the Careers@Gov website and upload all stipulated documents before the closing date, for your application to be considered. Please note that the three referees should email the letter of reference to ISEAS HR at HR@iseas.edu.sg separately.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses advanced digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs.

We develop capabilities to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism, and counter hostile information operations. Our technical focus includes cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure and services.

CSIT was established in 2003 and is a member of the Defence Technology Community.

Visit www.csit.gov.sg for more info and find out about our career/ scholarship/internship opportunities!

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
2003
Website
gov.sg
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