Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of International Relations Office. Please contact them directly if you have query.

INNOVATE 2013 – BEIJING & SHANGHAI

(8 – 17 March 2013)

INNOVATE is an international academic immersion for engineering, science and business students, organised by the University of Pittsburgh, USA. To be held in the dynamic Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai in 2013, participants will examine the relationship between technology, globalisation, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace, with a focus on Asian economies. Through company site visits and meetings with key business, academic and government leaders, INNOVATE will help prepare participants to become tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Visit the programme webpage for more details: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/innovate/index.html

1. What is the programme fee?

The estimated fee of participation is SGD 3,430 and includes airfare, ground transport, accommodation in 3/4-star hotels, most meals, company site tours, related events, cultural tours and special events, insurance, visa fees and personal expenses.  Eligible students can apply for financial assistance under the NASA Enhancement Bursary or Scholarship scheme.  Please visit the programme webpage for a detailed breakdown of the estimated costs and information about financial assistance.

2. Am I eligible to participate?

• Undergraduates who are currently in Year 2 and above of their studies at NUS.
• Must not be graduating at the end of Semester 2, AY 2012/13 or earlier.
• Business, Engineering or Science majors.
• Have a CAP of 3.0 and above.

3. How do I apply?

• Check with your home faculty about the  need to apply for Leave-of-Absence to participate in this programme.
• Complete the attached IRO Programme Application Form.
• Attach a copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript (downloadable via MyISIS).
• Submit your application via email to irook@nus.edu.sg by 5pm on Monday, 12 November 2012
• IRO will nominate eligible applicants to the University of Pittsburgh.
• Visit this webpage for more details: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/innovate/index.html

4. Questions?

Questions about the programme can be directed to:

Orion KEW (Mr)

International Relations Office

Email: irook@nus.edu.sg