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Learn from the best minds in the global research community, establish an international network and take your research to the next level
Through the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) scholarship, you can build a global network, receive international exposure as well as gain new perspectives while completing your post-doctorate training. Embark on an exciting career at one of the A*STAR Research Institutes of your choice after completion.
Applicants must:
• Be Singaporeans and other nationals may apply but non-Singaporeans are required to have obtained Singapore citizenship prior to the commencement of the fellowship
• Have completed a PhD within the last 4 years
• Possess excellent publication records
• Not have existing bonds to any institution
• Have applied or be applying for a relevant post-doctoral position at a top overseas university/laboratory
Other requirements:
• Applicants in the final stages of their PhD may apply for the AIF. However, their AIF award is confirmed only upon conferment of their PhD degree
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 2 years of overseas post-doctoral research training:
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
• Annual return airfare
• Annual personal insurance
Other allowances including:
• Settling-in allowance
• Computer allowance
• Conference allowance
• Annual personal insurance
*All rates/allowances vary according to country and university/lab, and are subject to A*STAR adjustments from time to time
Service Commitment:
• Upon completion of the post-doctoral research training , scholars will return to Singapore and contribute A*STAR’s Research Institute for three (3) years.
Top overseas universities
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