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Through the A*STAR Computing and Information Science Scholarship (ACIS), you can pursue a PhD studies in Singapore which gives you all-rounded exposure to Singapore’s R&D needs,excellent curriculum at the local universities, 12 month overseas research attachment and mentorship from top scientists and supervisors.
Applicants must:
• Singaporeans and other nationals welcome to apply
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
• NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
• NUS School of Computing
• SMU School of Information Systems
• SUTD Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar
Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia
*Applicants for thematic programmes who are applying for or have gained admission to schools/departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS Scholarship if their PhD project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.
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 the “Research Areas and Supervisors” tab on the AGS webpage for a list of A*STAR approved supervisors. If the supervisor that you are interested to work with is not found in the lists, you may like to contact the supervisor to discuss possible projects.
Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to four years:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance and CPF contribution (where applicable) based on the prevailing employer’s contribution rate^
Monthly Sustenance Allowance Amount
For Singapore Citizens S$5,800
For Singapore Permanent Citizens^ S$4,800
For Non-Singapore Citizens^ S$4,550
Other allowances including
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Conference allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Thesis allowance
Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment
Note:
*All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
^Non-Singaporean scholars and Singapore Permanent Residents will receive the following with effect from the date of obtaining Singapore citizenship:
(i) Monthly sustenance allowance at the rate applicable for Singapore citizens;
(ii) Monthly CPF contribution.
Post-doctoral Opportunity:
ACIS scholars are eligible to apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship, which provides up to 2 years of funding support for post-doctoral training in a top overseas laboratory or institution.
Service Commitment:
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents : No service commitment.
Non-Singaporeans : 3-year service in Singapore-based companies^ without commitment to any specific organization. The area of work should preferably be in CIS disciplines.
^ Singapore-based companies refer to local companies and international companies that have a base in Singapore and which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) or Singapore Management University (SMU)
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