What is NUS research scholarship?

The NUS Research Scholarship (“Scholarship”) is awarded to outstanding graduate students for research leading to a higher degree at the University. The Scholarship consists of a monthly stipend plus a tuition fee subsidy.

What is the difference between scholarship and research?

‘Research’ involves exploring the ‘new frontiers of knowledge’, while ‘scholarship’ is seen as keeping up to date with the research literature in one’s field, especially in fields which have few ‘new frontiers of knowledge’ left.

What is the difference between research scholar and PhD student?

Those people who are doing PhD under their respective guides and got scholarship from govt or other reputed fields are called as research scholars before the submission their theses. A PhD scholar is correct – though the use of ‘scholar’ sounds odd to my ears.

Which is better scholarship or fellowship?

Conclusion. While a scholarship is given to students to help them with their pre-graduation studies, a fellowship is given to research scholars to help them research in a specific field after they have completed their graduation or post-graduate studies.

What is the difference between research fellow and research scholar?

A Research Associate is a budgeted position with a formal job description that is perpetual in an academic institution. Although both will engage in research activities, the Fellow is normally paired to a senior scholar whose work he or she will assist.

Can you be a scholar without a PhD?

Yes indeed. The wheels of scholarship may be lubricated by a masters or doctoral degree but, at the end of the day, scholarship is about having something useful, interesting or important to say and, saying it in ways able to be checked off by accepted scholarly practice.

How much do PhD scholars earn?

The good news is that you get paid while pursuing a PhD. The typical stipend is about ₹ 25,000-28,000 per month with free accommodation included sometimes. This is on par with what IT services companies pay to freshers. Fellowships are provided by companies such as Microsoft Research and Google.

Do masters degrees get called Dr?

You do not call someone with a Master’s degree “Doctor”. Only PhD, JD, MVD or MD are eligible to be called Doctor. PhD: PhD is the most common type of doctorate and is awarded in most academic fields. Other doctorates tend to be awarded in specific subject areas or for more practical and professional projects.