NUS-MOE Humanities and Social Sciences Research (HSSR) - Application and Selection
Application
FASS will draw up a list of broad research topics. All Junior Colleges (JCs), Centralised Institutes (CIs) and IP Schools will be informed when the list of topics and the application forms are ready. Application usually opens in late September each year.
Students will choose one research topic and write a research proposal of about 300 words.
Schools should submit all applications to:
NUS-MOE HSSR Committee c/o Gifted Education Branch
51 Grange Road #01-09
Singapore 249564
by Monday, 24 October 2011, 1500 hrs.
Selection
All JCs, CIs and IP Schools are to recommend applicants based on their academic performance and potential, as well as their interest in and suitability for a programme of independent research. Generally, students applying for the programme in a particular subject are expected to achieve a ‘B’ or better in the corresponding subject at H2 level. Applicants are advised to understand the demands of the mentorship. They are also expected to be able to commit themselves to the mentorship.
Applicants will be selected based on the strength of the teachers’ recommendations and research proposals. No feedback will be given to students who are not selected, and the decisions of the NUS-MOE HSSR Committee will be final.
Programme Fees
The HSSR fee is $500 per student. The student pays only $60, as MOE provides a grant of $440. Schools with selected applicants will collect the $60 fee from students, download the grant (using IFASS) and liaise with NUS on the payment.
Registration for ‘A’ Level Examination
All schools will register their students for the NUS-MOE HSSR under the Integrated Examinations System (IES), and all prevailing rules will apply.
Application Package
The application package consists of:
- Application Form (86kb .doc)
- Research Topics (70kb .pdf)
- HSSR Assessment Rubrics (49kb .pdf)