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For Prospective Graduates

Advancements in genetics and personalized medicine highlight the need to train both biomedical and medical graduates in the rapidly-developing area of translational cancer research. CSI Singapore aims to train the next generation of cancer researchers to excel both in the scientific and translational aspects of cancer research. For this reason, we have introduced PhD graduate programs in Cancer Biology.

This program seeks to attract top science and medical talents interested in a career in cancer research. Graduate students will have access to world-class facilities dedicated to cancer research and can look forward to working with a dynamic global team of renowned specialized scientists in an intellectually stimulating environment.

This program also aims to produce high-caliber researchers who are capable of independent research investigation, who will contribute original ideas that advance their specific field of cancer research, and are well-equipped to pursue careers in clinical science.

About CSI PhD Graduate Scholarship

Upon successful admission to the CSI Singapore PhD Graduate Program, students will be awarded the CSI Singapore PhD Graduate Scholarship which is tenable for up to four years of the students’ candidature. Graduate Scholars will receive full tuition subsidy and a monthly stipend of S$4,300. Singaporean students will also receive employer’s CPF contribution of 17%.

For more details, please click here to find out more about CSI Singapore PhD Graduate Scholarship.

Applicant Timeline

Graduate Admission Application (GDA) System

General Instructions for GDA System

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor’s Honours Degree (Highest Distinction / Distinction) in the areas of Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine and Life Sciences, or
A MBBS or MD Degree Holder

Other Requirements:

A) GRE

Submission of GRE scores is strongly encouraged for all applicants.
GRE scores demonstrating strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical abilities will significantly strengthen your application.

B) TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants whose native tongue and medium of instruction are not English must submit TOEFL/IELTS scores as evidence of their proficiency in the English Language. The minimum TOEFL score ranges for NUS are as follows:

Type of test		Minimum score
TOEFL	Paper-based (PBT)	580
	Computer-based (CBT)	237
	Internet-based (iBT)	85
IELTS		6.5

Supporting Documents

Click here for the checklist of supporting documents required. Please note the following when completing the online application:

A) Transcript

Official transcript of academic records from each university you have attended. Transcript may be submitted in either format:

Hardcopy transcript:
- To be requested from your university using the prescribed form, to be directly mailed to CSI Singapore.
- Transcripts must be enclosed in an official SEALED with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.

Electronic transcript:
- Official electronic transcript is acceptable from your university.
- Please request your university to send the transcript to csi_gradprog@nus.edu.sg, while informing us of the incoming e-transcript so that we can keep a lookout for it.

Applicants from NUS and NTU can submit the official electronic transcript of their academic records downloaded from the student system.

B) GRE
Submission of GRE scores is strongly encouraged for all applicants. GRE scores demonstrating strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical abilities will significantly strengthen your application.

C) TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants whose native tongue AND medium of university instruction is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as evidence of their proficiency in the English language.The minimum TOEFL score ranges for NUS are as follows:

Type of test		Minimum score
TOEFL	Paper-based (PBT)	580
	Computer-based (CBT)	237
	Internet-based (iBT)	85
IELTS		6.5

D) Referee Reports
Recommendations from 2 academic referees are to be submitted via the online admission system. You should check with your referees and obtain their institutional e-mail address. E-mail addresses from domains other than “.edu” may be subjected to additional screening and filtering. Once your online application is submitted, an automated e-mail will be sent to your referees.

E) Publications
Please upload a copy of each of your publication(s), if any, to the online application system. The journal’s “Impact Factor” field (which allows input of up to one decimal point) is essentially a measure of scientific impact that is based on citation rates for an article or other citable item. It also takes into account the significance of the journals in which result has been published. Please leave it blank if you are unsure.

*All supporting documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.

*Supporting documents submitted are non returnable.

Submission of Application

All supporting documents should be compiled into a single PDF document and emailed to csi_gradprog@nus.edu.sg. Kindly indicate in the subject title: CSI Graduate Program Application.

For transcripts only:

On top of the soft-copy upload, please request your university/institution to send an original hard-copy transcript directly to CSI in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal and the signature of the Registrar or representative. Please use the prescribed form for such requests. Graduates from NUS can submit copies of their result slips or official transcripts of their academic records.

Attn: CSI PhD Graduate Program
Cancer Science Institute of Singapore
Centre for Translational Medicine (CeTM)
14 Medical Drive, #12-01
Singapore 117599
Contact No.: +65 6516 7287

Please note that your application will only be deemed complete after we have received all the supporting documents.

Correspondences from the University

The University will correspond with you primarily using e-mail and the online status enquiry during the application process to convey messages such as requesting for outstanding documents, interview notification etc. Hence, it is very important that you provide a valid and correct e-mail address and maintain your e-mail account regularly. The University will not be responsible for undeliverable e-mails and their consequences.

Application for August 2025 Intake

Rejection of Application

Inaccurate or false information or omission of material information or no application fee payment will render your application invalid. The University reserves the right to reject applications that are incomplete or inaccurate. Persons admitted on the basis of inaccurate or false information may be expelled. The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf. The School reserves the rights to reject any applications without giving reasons.

Application Fees

Outcome of Application

If you have any further enquiries, please email to csi_gradprog[at]nus.edu.sg

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