Begins in August and ends
on July of the following year.
NUS LKY
Professional Development
Fellowship Programme
Overview of
Fellowship
The Professional Development Fellowship Programme (PDFP) welcomes experienced civil servants to a year-long, self-paced education for professional growth, leadership development and cultural immersion. Designed to connect policy practitioners with academics, PDFP provides Fellows an opportunity to examine key challenges in policy.
Rather than being associated with one specific structured programme of graduate study, PDFP is designed for those who want to take full advantage of interdisciplinary aspects of the LKY School.
Programme Offering
Customised Fellowship Journey
NUS Resources & Comparative Policy Analysis Experiences
Audit 2 LKYSPP Master's Degree Elective Modules
Guidance on
Independent Research
Projects
Executive Development
During the research journey, Fellows will be offered learning opportunities. They will audit two elective modules of their choice (one per semester), subject to course instructor’s approval, and take part in an Academic English Language course. Fellows can also attend up to 10 days’ worth of open-enrolment executive courses offered by the LKY School, Executive Education. These courses are designed for working professionals to sharpen their policy acumen, gain regional insights and share experiences with their counterparts from around the world.
Through events such as research seminars, brown bag lectures and evening talks featuring guest speakers from both within and outside the school, Fellows can also look forward to an exposure of a myriad of public policy issues and expand their professional network.
Enrichments
Fellows have access to on- and off-campus resources and facilities such as libraries, electronic resources and sports complex to support their learning and daily living. They are encouraged to join extracurricular activities offered by LKY School and the University’s main Kent Ridge campus, and to explore Singapore’s multicultural diversity or even the Southeast Asian region during their free time. Fellows can also expect cultural and networking activities organised by the school.
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Requirements
- Highly qualified individuals with mid-level experience, including management responsibilities with public sector work.
- Applicants must attain the following English proficiency level:
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Minimum B2; or
* IETLS: Minimum 6.0; or
* TOEFL: Minimum overall score of 65, with a minimum Speaking score of 16; or
* TOEIC (2 tests)
– Speaking and Writing tests: Minimum Speaking score of 140; and
– Listening and Reading tests: Minimum overall score of 750 - All applicants must be sponsored by their employer.
Requirements
Prospective applicants are to submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English proficiency (test results)
- A copy of the first page of applicant’s passport
- Letter of Sponsorship from employer or representative organisation
- Personal statement including proposed research topic
Application Closing Date
Applications close on 2 March 2026 for the intake commencing in August 2026.
Acceptance
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to apply for a long-term Pass issued by the Singapore Government Authority. The Pass allows Fellows to reside in Singapore during the programme.
APPLY NOWThe programme fee of USD19,000 (before any applicable tax) is fully borne by the Fellows’ funding organisations or self-funded. (No scholarship is available for this programme).
Please note that fee excludes air tickets, accommodation in Singapore, airport pickup, visa fee and long-term Pass processing fee.
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Seoul Metropolitan Government
Gyeonggi Provincial Government
Jeollabuk-do Provincial Government
Gangwon Provincial Government
