Speech processing of contact varieties

Which specific cues listeners attend to most in spoken word recognition (SWR) is driven by the linguistic properties of the language varieties and the social context in which the variety is spoken. Research questions within this project will examine how speakers of contact varieties (e.g. Singapore English) rely on differential cues in SWR, and the within- and between-speaker variation in these processes.

Important Note

We welcome you to have a conversation with Assistant Professor Jasper Sim to discuss this PhD project further. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to him at least 3 months in advance of application deadline (i.e. 31 January 2025) as the process of confirming the supervision and preparing your proposal for application may take longer than you anticipate. 

Minimum Entry Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree with honours at least at Second Class Upper level, Master’s degree in the relevant areas and the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.

Shortlisted applicants will undergo an interview session as part of the selection process.

A valid GRE score is required for applicants who are not graduates of the Autonomous Universities in Singapore. See detailed requirements for English language on competency and GRE requirements here.