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Singapore Rising Scholars Conference

The Conference aims to provide a unique opportunity for doctoral students in management and the social sciences to present their latest research, receive constructive feedback from their fellow students, explore new research ideas in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, and expand their professional and social network.

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Rising Scholars Fellowship Programme

A five-day immersive PhD experience that provides a thorough overview of the postgraduate research environment at SMU - ideal for prospective postgraduate research students.

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Our channel will chronicle and showcase the different facets of SMU’s College of Graduate Studies, both documenting and celebrating the milestones and lives of our postgraduate research community!

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Create Significant Impact Across Disciplines

The College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS) plays a significant role in facilitating the development of interdisciplinary PhD programmes, which are offered by various SMU Schools. We provide inputs on programme proposals to enhance interdisciplinary content, facilitate discussions on required and elective courses, and coordinate across schools to ensure a comprehensive range of course offerings for our students.  

Tackle Challenging Issues with Confidence

The College of Graduate Research Studies hopes to nurture a community of learners who will be poised to tackle challenges with confidence and create significant impact across businesses, societies, and public institutions worldwide.

Unlock Opportunities through Interdisciplinary Research

The College's goal is to enhance integration and interdisciplinarity across the various SMU postgraduate research programmes, enabling SMU’s postgraduate research (PGR) students to gain a holistic learning experience and well-grounded approach to their research. This is achieved through interdisciplinary programmes, shared courses and professional training workshops.

Build Strong Connections within the Community

The College is also committed to strengthen networking, cohort building and collaborative opportunities for PGR students across the various programmes, facilitated through the student and alumni groups.

Message from our Dean


Our world is evolving rapidly and is more connected than ever. Academics who down through history have profoundly shaped the way people understand their environments and one another, now need to be able to think across different domains, bringing interdisciplinarity into their research. It was for this reason that the Singapore Management University founded the College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS).

SMU CGRS enhances integration and interdisciplinarity across its various postgraduate research (PGR) programmes, enabling students to gain a holistic learning experience and well-grounded approach to their research, supported by a like-minded community of fellow researchers and faculty mentors. This is achieved through interdisciplinary programmes, shared courses, and professional training workshops. Furthermore, the College also strengthens networking, cohort building and collaborative opportunities for PGR students across the various programmes, facilitated through student and alumni groups. Ultimately, our PGR students will be poised to tackle challenges affecting businesses, societies, and institutions across boundaries with confidence, and create significant impact. The College also ensures that you do not take your postgraduate research journey alone. We will be there for you at every major juncture.

With a passion for research and teaching, you can embark on in-depth studies in your areas of interest – mentored and supervised by our distinguished faculty members who are internationally recognised as experts in their fields. I am proud to say that our graduates have proceeded on to walk well in the footsteps of their faculty mentors, carving out impactful careers in academia and industry, in Singapore and around the world. I encourage you to take this first step in shaping your future with SMU and look forward to welcoming you on board one of our programmes!

Professor Heli WANG
Dean, College of Graduate Research Studies
Janice Bellace Professor of Strategic Management
Lee Kong Chian School of Business

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SMU Rankings at a Glance


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among the specialist universities of the world by QS World University Rankings 2018

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in Asia in Accounting Research in Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings

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in Singapore (#3 in Asia) in the University of Texas Dallas Top 100 Worldwide Business School Research Rankings

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in Financial Times' 2018 Asia-Pacific Business Schools Ranking

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in Asia in Tilburg University's Top 100 Worldwide Economics Schools Research Ranking

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in Asia in the Computer Science Rankings

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The SMU difference

Our programmes enhance integration and interdisciplinarity across the various SMU postgraduate research programmes, enabling students to gain a holistic learning experience and well-grounded approach to research​.


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Graduate Research Interdisciplinary Topics (GRIT)​

Uncover new knowledge and novel solutions to today’s most challenging issues by taking a more holistic approach to research. GRIT is a series of interdisciplinary courses in unique but pressing topics (e.g., Machine Learning for Social Science & Applied Econometrics in Social Science). 

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Graduate Research Professional Development (GRPD)

The College provides a holistic experience in postgraduate research that is based on interdisciplinary programmes, courses and events. This cross-school experience is a significant shift from the traditional school-based experience.

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Hear from our Students


The Ph.D. program has provided me with a tremendous opportunity to conduct research, and I am grateful for the knowledgeable faculty members and supportive peers who have made my journey so much easier. 
Jiajing LING SMU PhD in Computer Science

My time in SMU’s PhD in Psychology programme was highly fruitful. The faculty comprises of academics who produce important and relevant research. 

Kwok Cheng Bryan CHOY SMU PhD in Psychology

Embarking on a Doctorate program is a journey of intellectual growth and self-discovery. It offers me unparalleled opportunities to expand my knowledge and to collaborate with brilliant minds.

Qiwen YU SMU PhD in Business
SMU provides me the professional and excellent platform to pursue my doctoral career. The five years Ph.D journey in SMU illuminates my entire life. I learned a lot during this journey, and this experience could not be enjoyable without the help of faculties and staffs in our school.
Yiren WANG SMU PhD in Economics
I received plenty of support and guidance from academic executive faculties in SMU. The reply is always promptly and insightful. I enjoyed my time in SMU and I would like to keep in touch with SMU faculties.
Ying XIA SMU PhD in Economics

Participating in this program was an intellectual journey that changed the way I think. It was a program that challenged me to think deeper and more profoundly.

Deddi TEDJAKUMARA SMU PhD in Business (General Management)

The PhD (GM) program has opened up new avenues of learning for me, enabling me to perceive organization level concepts and challenges from an academic lense. 

Srishti BANERJEE SMU PhD in Business (General Management)

Singapore's green, sunny, and tranquil external environment, coupled with SMU's friendly, open, yet focused internal environment, make it an ideal place for research.

Fan ZHENG SMU PhD in Economics
My experience pursuing a PhD in computer science at SMU has been exceptional, largely due to the guidance and support of my supervisor, Prof. LIM. 
Pei Chi LO SMU PhD in Computer Science

I am truly grateful to LKCSB for all the support I have received during my PhD candidature. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.

Hanyu ZHANG SMU PhD in Business

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