NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship (PESS) [NIE]
NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship (PESS) [NIE]
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Job Description
OBJECTIVE
The National Institute of Education Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NIE OGS) will sponsor outstanding candidates to pursue full-time doctoral studies overseas. Upon completion of their doctoral studies candidates will return to serve as educators and academics in NIE.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
Be a Singapore Citizen.
Has excellent academic records with very good Honours or Masters degrees (or professional qualifications of equivalent standing) with relevant teaching and some research experience.
Has the passion to pursue a challenging career in academia.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is tenable for a period of three years. The scholarship will provide:
Two sets of economy class air tickets (one at commencement and completion of doctoral studies and one to return to Singapore for data collection for doctoral thesis).
Overseas maintenance allowance.
Stipend.
Pre-studies allowance (at commencement of doctoral studies).
Thesis allowance (upon completion of doctoral studies).
Tuition and other compulsory fees.
Conference and fieldwork grants (by application).
A scholar studying in the United States may be considered for a fourth year of sponsorship if the required minimum period of candidature is at least 4 years.
The scholar may be required to serve a few months in the Ministry of Education (MOE) Headquarters before embarking on his/her doctoral studies (if applicable).
The scholar will be required to enter into a bond to serve the National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU) as an employee for a period of five years upon obtaining the doctoral degree.
NIE NTU reserves the right to revise the terms and conditions of the scholarship as it deems fit.
AREA OF STUDY
Sport Pedagogy
This call invites applicants who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Sport Pedagogy. This includes the teaching of physical education and curriculum development in schools addressing key issues such as understanding behavioural processes and control mechanics underlying the learning and performance of motor skills developing appropriate learning activities for inclusive physical education and connecting best practice and assessment strategies to learning outcomes for children and adolescents.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
At least four years of teaching experience in a Singapore primary or secondary school across different grade levels.
Hold a Bachelors degree with first-class or second upper class honours and/or Masters degree from a recognised institution with a strong academic record either in physical education or the broader field of sport pedagogy kinesiology and other related disciplines.
Experience in educational research and publishing academic papers and presenting in international and/or regional conferences is highly preferred.
Demonstrate passion and commitment to being an academic staff at NIE particularly in teaching research scholarship and service in areas related to physical education and curriculum improvement.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form to NIE NTU through Workday by the closing date:
Curriculum Vitae (which should include academic qualifications employment history scholarships & awards a brief description of your research experience and publication list if available).
A succinct write-up (2 pages) on the research topic which you intend to pursue.
A succinct write-up (4 pages) on your commitment and interest in the area of study applied for and the expected contribution to NIE schools and the Singapore education system.
An abstract of any thesis previously written.
Copies of two pieces of research work that you consider to be your most significant works (if available).
All relevant educational certificates and transcripts including GCE O Level GCE A Level Polytechnic Diploma University Degree(s).
Letters for scholarships prizes other awards memberships in academic & professional societies (if available).
A copy of the letter(s) of offer from each university applied to for admission to doctoral studies (if available).
A copy of the letter(s) of offer for other scholarships and/or awards applied for and the outcome of these applications (if available)
A minimum of two confidential referees reports (preferably from academic referees) printed on the official letterhead to be sent directly to .
CONTACT INFORMATION
For clarification or more information please contact:
Area of Study
Head PESS here.
Terms and Conditions of Scholarship
NIE Human Resource Department - Email to .
CLOSING DATE
The application deadline along with the required documents is 30 September 2025.
Each application will be assessed on its own merits. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NIEEmployment Type
Full-Time
