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The National Institute of Education welcomes prospective PhD students who aspire to be broadly prepared for work both in and outside of education. Whatever their fields may be, NIE PhD programmes prepare students to be reflective and ethical, valuing a multiplicity of perspectives and the creation of consensus among competing points of view.
Join us to develop self-confidence to act, communicate effectively and reflect the knowledge, skills, values and dispositions that an education at NIE will enhance.
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is an autonomous institute within the Nanyang Technological University. It is Singapore’s only national teacher education institute and is an integral part of the nation’s education system. Offering multidisciplinary programmes, the institute empowers students to analyse, tackle, and resolve challenges in various careers pathways, both within and beyond the realm of education. NIE’s unique position within a research-intensive technological university promotes an interdisciplinary approach to research.
With a long tradition of innovation in teacher education, our graduate programmes have contributed to the academic and professional development of thousands of educators.
We offer PhD opportunities in the following areas to individuals who strive to accomplish research to create knowledge and impact, which influence educational practice and policy:
Prospective PhD students seeking admission to the PhD programme should reach out to potential supervisors at least 3 months in advance of application deadline as the process of finding a potential supervisor and preparing your proposal may take longer than you anticipate.
Information on research areas and faculty members can be found under "Unique Feature" here
For entry requirements and a complete list of documents to submit, please visit our website here.
A number of scholarships are available in NIE that cover the cost of tuition fees and in many cases provide a monthly stipend to help with living costs: https://ntu.sg/nie-gradprog-scholarship
Please note that the University does not provide any assistance towards all travel or other costs nor does it guarantee employment to scholars on the successful completion of their degree candidature.
Application Closes: 31 January 2025
If you have any questions, drop us an email at niegpl@nie.edu.sg. We will link you up with the right person who will be in the best position to assist you.
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