The National Science Scholarships (NSS) were launched on 13 July 2001 by the Minister of Trade and Industry, BG George Yeo. NSS nurtures Singapore's bright, young and passionate research talents for the challenges of a research career in Science. More than just excellent grades, we look for individuals who want to change Singapore and the world with their zest for Science.

The following schemes are offered under the NSS:

NSS(BS) - These support undergraduate studies at leading overseas universities. Individuals with outstanding performance will then be supported for PhD studies upon satisfactory completion of a one-year research attachement at an A*STAR Research Institute.

NSS(PhD) - The NSS(PhD) scholarships offer support for PhD training at reputable overseas universities and research laboratories.

MBBS-PhD (UK) - The scholarships offer support for MBBS and PhD training at selected UK universities.

MD-PhD (GMS) - The scholarships offer support for PhD training under the MD-PhD programme at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.

International Fellowship for Medical Doctors - This research fellowship offers support to medical doctors training to become clinician scientists.

Scholars will have the opportunity to be trained by world-class professors at selected overseas universities.