USM Global Fellowship
If you view the world differently, we want you
USM Global Fellowship was launched by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia on 30 July 2012 to ensure a bright future for Malaysia through attracting bright talents from all parts of the world to come and study their PhD at USM.
This fellowship is an indication that Malaysia is ready to acknowledge and celebrate knowledge and experience with the world. The USM Global Fellowship aspires to enhance nation building, synergise global talents, and to boost a greater knowledge society through the global talents we’ve engaged.
The USM Global Fellowship is open for application to all nationalities across the globe who aspire to pursue full time Doctoral studies in various research fields with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
This fellowship is an indication that Malaysia is ready to acknowledge and celebrate knowledge and experience with the world. The USM Global Fellowship aspires to enhance nation building, synergise global talents, and to boost a greater knowledge society through the global talents we’ve engaged.
The USM Global Fellowship is open for application to all nationalities across the globe who aspire to pursue full time Doctoral studies in various research fields with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
USM Global Fellowship
If you view the world differently, we want you
USM Global Fellowship was launched by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia on 30 July 2012 to ensure a bright future for Malaysia through attracting bright talents from all parts of the world to come and study their PhD at USM.
This fellowship is an indication that Malaysia is ready to acknowledge and celebrate knowledge and experience with the world. The USM Global Fellowship aspires to enhance nation building, synergise global talents, and to boost a greater knowledge society through the global talents we’ve engaged.
The USM Global Fellowship is open for application to all nationalities across the globe who aspire to pursue full time Doctoral studies in various research fields with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
This fellowship is an indication that Malaysia is ready to acknowledge and celebrate knowledge and experience with the world. The USM Global Fellowship aspires to enhance nation building, synergise global talents, and to boost a greater knowledge society through the global talents we’ve engaged.
The USM Global Fellowship is open for application to all nationalities across the globe who aspire to pursue full time Doctoral studies in various research fields with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Eligibility
- Current registered PhD holders of USM are not eligible to apply
- All nationalities not exceeding 40 years of age on the date of application.
- Not a recipient of any financial support or sponsorship from any organisation or education institution.
- Excellent health condition
Academic Qualification
Category 1 : Bachelor and Masters Degree holder
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.50 from any recognised local or foreign universities, and
Obtained a Master’s Degree (Course Work / Mixed Mode) with CGPA ≥ 3.50 or by Research Mode from any recognised local or foreign universities.
Obtained a Master’s Degree (Course Work / Mixed Mode) with CGPA ≥ 3.50 or by Research Mode from any recognised local or foreign universities.
Priority will be given to candidates with the following credentials:
- Good communication skills and proficient in English is an added advantage
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Min. score of 550 (Paper-based Test); or
- Min. score of 80 (Internet-based Test); or
- Min. score of 213 (Computer-based Test)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) min. of Band 6.0
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Proof of article publications in refereed journals (minimum of 1 publication)
- Possess good leadership skills with good personality traits.
Fields of Study
All postgraduate programmes offered by USM.
All postgraduate programmes offered by USM.
The Fellowship covers
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Academic Fees
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As charged |
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Allowances
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As charged RM2,000.00 RM3,000.00 RM1,000.00 RM3,000.00 RM2,000.00 |
One off One off Monthly One off One off One off |
The maximum duration of this fellowship is 36 months (6 semesters), subject to Universiti Sains Malaysia’s terms and conditions.
Recipients will be:
- expected to study in Universiti Sains Malaysia and complete their studies within a maximum of 6 semesters.
- required to serve with USM for 3 years upon completion of studies if offered.
How to Apply:
Submission Guidelines:
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For submission of application by courier |
Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang MALAYSIA Fax: +604-653 4536 |
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For submission of application by e-mail |
Please save the completed application form as an MS Word document with both your name and the Fellowship’s acronym in its file name. Example: If your name is Ahmed Abu, name the file “AHMED_USMGF.doc” as appropriate. All proof and documents should be scanned and compressed Please e-mail to usmglobal [AT] gmail [DOT] com |
- All nationalities not exceeding 40 years of age on the date of application.
- Not a recipient of any financial support or sponsorship from any organisation or education institution.
- Excellent health condition
Academic Qualification
Category 1 : Bachelor and Masters Degree holder
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.50 from any recognised local or foreign universities, and
Obtained a Master’s Degree (Course Work / Mixed Mode) with CGPA ≥ 3.50 or by Research Mode from any recognised local or foreign universities.
Obtained a Master’s Degree (Course Work / Mixed Mode) with CGPA ≥ 3.50 or by Research Mode from any recognised local or foreign universities.
Priority will be given to candidates with the following credentials:
- Good communication skills and proficient in English is an added advantage
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Min. score of 550 (Paper-based Test); or
- Min. score of 80 (Internet-based Test); or
- Min. score of 213 (Computer-based Test)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) min. of Band 6.0
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Proof of article publications in refereed journals (minimum of 1 publication)
- Possess good leadership skills with good personality traits.
Fields of Study
All postgraduate programmes offered by USM.
All postgraduate programmes offered by USM.
The Fellowship covers
Academic Fees
|
As charged | |
Allowances
|
As charged RM2,000.00 RM3,000.00 RM1,000.00 RM3,000.00 RM2,000.00 |
One off One off Monthly One off One off One off |
The maximum duration of this fellowship is 36 months (6 semesters), subject to Universiti Sains Malaysia’s terms and conditions.
Recipients will be:
- expected to study in Universiti Sains Malaysia and complete their studies within a maximum of 6 semesters.
- required to serve with USM for 3 years upon completion of studies if offered.
How to Apply:
Submission Guidelines:
|
For submission of application by courier |
Dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang MALAYSIA Fax: +604-653 4536 |
|
For submission of application by e-mail |
Please save the completed application form as an MS Word document with both your name and the Fellowship’s acronym in its file name. Example: If your name is Ahmed Abu, name the file “AHMED_USMGF.doc” as appropriate. All proof and documents should be scanned and compressed Please e-mail to usmglobal [AT] gmail [DOT] com |