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1. The objective of the programme is not only to attract, inspire and nurture Singaporean talents to choose a career in defence and security research & development (R&D) but to mentor them in the skills of leadership and management. Resources and activities will be build-in to coach and groom technically competent local talents as future multi-disciplinary, application and thought leaders. | ||
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2. The programme aims to fund Singaporeans who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree relevant to the research needs of Temasek Laboratories (TL@NUS), Satellite Technology And Research Centre (STAR), and DSO National Laboratories. Selected candidates will be employed full-time as an Associate Scientist in TL@NUS or as an Engineer in STAR, while pursuing a PhD degree in one of the Schools in NUS on a part-time basis. The key uniqueness of the programme is as follows:
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Eligibility |
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3. Applicants must be:
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Evaluation |
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4. Eligible and suitable applicants will be shortlisted, interviewed and selected by a panel comprising DSO and NUS. The choice of PhD supervisors and research topics are subject to final approval by the panel of evaluation. See research topics here. |
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Career Opportunity |
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5. Upon successful completion of the studies, the student/staff may be offered continual employment in STAR or its partner organisations. |
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Application Procedure |
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6. Applicants to STAR may submit their CVs, transcripts and other relevant documents to STAR (star@nus.edu.sg). Candidates are required to separately apply for admission to NUS part-time PhD candidature. |
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