A collaboration between A*STAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Singapore Management University (SMU), the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) enables you to undertake research at an A*STAR Research Institute and register your PhD or EngD candidature at NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. The scholarship finances up to four years of your PhD or EngD studies in Singapore
Applicants must:
– Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply
– Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
– Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD 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.
Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years :
– Full tuition fees
– Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
– Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment
– Other allowances including:
Book allowance
Computer allowance
Conference allowance
Thesis allowance
*All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
Service Committment:
– 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 Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences or Engineering.
(^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) and Singapore Management University (SMU)
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