Join the Inaugural Cohort of the National University of Singapore
Asia Fellowship Programme Strength in Diversity,
Uniting for Sustainability and Resilience
This programme will introduce participants to sustainability and relevant concepts such as circular economy, energy, design thinking, and social business model canvas. In addition, it will share the journey of NUS as a sustainable campus and the roles of student initiatives. After an intensive 1-week face-to-face programme in NUS, Singapore, students will return to their university and develop a proposal on how to make their university campus more sustainable. There will be a final presentation of the project and sharing of experiences at the end of the programme.
Programme Format & Highlights
The programme has been designed to take full advantage of the richness of face-to-face interactions and the reach and convenience of online communication.
Lead Faculty @ CDE
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate students (Year 3 or above) in any discipline from universities in Asian countries
Selection Criteria
Fees & Funding
The NUS Asia Fellowship programme will be funded by NUS. This includes a full waiver of programme fees and provision of complimentary lodging on the NUS campus. Funding support for overseas programme participants to travel to and from Singapore may be provided on a need basis.
Terms and Conditions Apply
Timeline
Week 1: 5 Jun 2023 – 9 Jun 2023 ▎Venue: NUS
Topics
- IntroductionÂ
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Circular economy
- Case Study – NUS as a sustainable campus
- Urban Heat Island Effect and NUS
- NetZero Building – SDE4, NUS
- Design Thinking and Sustainability
- Social Business Model Canvas
Week 2: 12 Jun 2023 – 16 Jun 2023 ▎Online
Business Plan Development and Consultation
Week 3: 29 Jun 2023 – 23 Jun 2023 ▎Online
Business Plan Development and Consultation
Week 4: 26 Jun 2023 – 30 Jun 2023 ▎Online
Business Plan Development and Consultation
Week 5: 3 Jul 2023 â–ŽOnline
Presentation (online) and closing ceremony
Notes
- Week 2-5:Â Estimated workload is 8 hours a week. Exact time and date will be finalised after registration.
- Participants are expected to attend all sessions and participate actively in the programme. The best project in Week 5 will receive a certificate and gift.
- Please email  pgc@nus.edu.sg for more details. Shortlisted participants will be invited to a briefing session (online) on the 6 Feb 3 pm.