About the Project
Rational and background
If you are interested in the following areas:
- Singapore Mandarin, Malaysia Mandarin, regional Mandarin, or global Mandarin
- Chinese linguistic landscape in Southeast Asian countries or China
- Language maintenance and shift of Chinese communities in Southeast Asian countries
We welcome passionate candidates who are strong in the following areas to initiate conversations with Associate Professor Wang Xiaomei to discuss further about possible topics:
- Chinese linguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Chinese education
- Language policy
Important Note
- The topics listed above are not exhaustive. Prospective PhD candidates are welcome to propose their own research ideas.
- Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors at least 3 months before the application deadline, as the process of identifying a suitable supervisor and preparing a research proposal may require time.
When you email Assistant Professor Wang Xiaomei, please:
- Introduce yourself and send your curriculum vitae
- Share about your academic background
- Provide information on your research interests and how it is aligned with this project
- And how you hope to achieve your PhD aspirations
Minimum Entry Requirement
- A Bachelor's degree with honours at least at Second Class Upper level, Master's degree in the relevant areas and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.
- Shortlisted applicants will undergo an interview session as part of the selection process.
- A valid GRE score is required for applicants who are not graduates of the Autonomous Universities in Singapore. See detailed requirements for English language on competency and GRE requirements here.
Funding Notes
Prestigious scholarships offered by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) allows outstanding PhD students to pursue their research endeavours at a world-class university. At NTU, we recognize academic excellence and research potential that will help you focus on making groundbreaking discoveries in your field.
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