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
- 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 |
|
Click here for the checklist of supporting documents required. Please note the following when completing the online application:
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 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 | |
C) 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.
*All supporting documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.
*Supporting documents submitted are non returnable.
Please submit the application online with the required supporting documents via GDA3 online admission system (https://gradapp.nus.edu.sg/apply) . Hard copy submissions are NOT required.
Please note that your application will only be deemed complete after we have received all the supporting documents.
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.
The application for August 2026 intake will open from 1 November 2025 – 16 January 2026, and all supporting documents should be received by end-January 2026.
Any application received after the closing date would be considered for the next intake.
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.
The non-refundable application fee is payable for each program and department you apply for via GDA3 portal. Online application – S$50 per application (inclusive of prevailing GST)
Applicants for the August 2026 intake will be notified of the outcome by 1 May 2026.
If you have any further enquiries, please email to csi_gradprog[at]nus.edu.sg
CSI Graduate Program Brochure
