• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship.
• Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD programme in an autonomous university
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Have strong interest in a research career
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for a more detailed information.
Successful applicants will be given support* for up to 4 years of academic pursuit. They will receive:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
Other allowances including:
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Conference allowance
• Thesis allowance
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment
AGS scholars are eligible for up to 2 years of post-doctoral fellowship under AGS (PDF).
*Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time
Singaporeans (at point of award): No service commitment
Non-Singaporeans (at point of award): 2 years in a Singapore-based organisation preferably in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering
AGS awardees who are subsequently awarded the AGS (PDF) for overseas post-doctoral training: 3 years