PS Research Proposal Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief preliminary research proposal of not more than 1,000 words. Fee A non-refundable application fee of S$50.00 (for both online and paper application) inclusive of GST is payable for each application.  RL Referee Reports Recommendations from two (2) academic referees are to be submitted via the online admission system. Applicants should check with their referees and obtain their institutional email address. Email addresses from domains other than ".edu" may be subjected to additional screening and filtering. Once the online application is submitted by the applicant, an automated email will be generated and sent to the referees. Alternatively, recommendations from referees may be submitted via hardcopy. Applicants should request that their referees return the recommendation form in a SEALED envelope, with its opening bearing their signatures across it. Transcript Transcript An official transcript of academic records is required from each university the applicant has attended. Applicants are responsible for requesting the transcript(s) from the relevant universities. Applicants may use the prescribed form for such request. Transcripts must be enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative. Graduates from NUS may submit copies of their result slips or transcripts.