STEM Research in Singapore

Unique study opportunities

• Immerse in SUTD’s rich research culture and gain multicultural and interdisciplinary design perspectives.
• Participate in the different phases of research, including development of research plans, proposals, research, data analysis, and presentation of research results.
• Conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories and academic facilities that foster active learning, innovation, and collaboration.

Language

Language Study: None

Courses and credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

• Take one research course for a total of 10 quarter/6.7 semester UC units.
• The course is graded pass/no pass only. Letter grade is not available.

Current Program Courses

There are 10-15 projects typically available each year and 2-3 research positions available for each project. Some projects last a few terms, but some change quite a bit. Project information is released in December for the following summer.

Project Examples:

• 3D Printed Holograms
• Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Researchers
• Smart Knee Brace
• Design of a Digital Twin for a Smart City’s Water System and Security
• Prediction of Emergency Department Visits Using Search Query Surveillance
• Computational Drug Development Targeting Membrane Proteins
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Diabetics
• Quantum Game Theory

There are also some projects available with topics in the humanities and social sciences:

• Exploring the Effects of Aging on Understanding Others' Minds
• Paul's Letter to the Romans Throughout the Centuries
• Digital Solidarity: How Social Media Can Deepen Local-Foreign Integration Between Students

Additionally, students have the option to initiate their own research project under the guidance of SUTD faculty. For this option, students need to identify a suitable faculty member supervisor, submit a research project proposal, and receive approval from SUTD. 

Additional or optional coursework, internships, and research for academic credit are not possible on this program.

Catalogs and resources

• International Undergraduate Research Opportunities: Find details on the program and a guide for students.
• SUTD Summer Research Projects: View current and past research projects. Project information is typically released in December for the following summer.
• SUTD Research Centres: Explore the different labs on the campus.
• iUROP Project Proposal Form: For student-initiated research project proposals.
• UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses students have taken on this program.
• Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic culture

The program is intense, requiring 37.5 hours per week of research. The exact number of hours might depend on the project duration, project nature, students’ progress, and project supervisor.

Faculty in Singapore are highly respected. Academic discipline is required to be successful and is strong among students in Singapore.

Assessment includes a progress report, self-evaluation, midterm report, presentation, and final report.

Grades

You will earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. Grades for this program are typically available in mid-September.