Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for international students at A*STAR. It provides a unique opportunity for top overseas students to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia. Students will be able to work with distinguished and world- renowned researchers in A*STAR labs. This award will normally be for students in the later years of a Bachelor or Master level program. Students considering PhD studies in A*STAR are encouraged to apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) programme     Eligibility Open to international students in Biomedical, Science and Engineering related disciplines who are undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, or Master students Coverage Monthly stipend of $1,500 (up to maximum of 6 months). Research attachment periods may vary from 2 to 6 months.   You may also use the Cost of Living Calculator to estimate your monthly living expenses in Singapore. Application Procedure Interested students can browse through A*STAR Research Institutes (RIs) and Consortia for attachment opportunities.  Interested students are to contact A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia directly for attachment opportunities. Click here for the list of A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia: A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia Please submit the following supporting documents via email to the contact person for the Research Institute that you would like to be attached to. Curriculum Vitae English-Translated Transcripts of Bachelor and Master Studies (if any) Copy of Identity Certificate/ Passport Recommendation letter (if any) Proposed start and end date of attachment Click here for contacts of A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia:Contacts for SIPGA Application closing dates There are 6 application cycles per year. Please refer to the table below. Nominations for A*STAR Graduate Academy’s (A*GA’s) funding of attachment must be submitted by the RI to A*GA at least 6 weeks in advance. Students are advised to contact the Research Institute at least 2 weeks before the nomination closing dates. Student to contact RI for attachment opportunities (recommended) Closing dates for RI’s nomination of student to A*GA For A*GA’s funding of attachments starting 31 Jan 15 Feb From 1 Apr 31 Mar 15 Apr From 1 Jun 31 May 15 Jun From 1 Aug 31 Jul 15 Aug From 1 Oct 30 Sep 15 Oct From 1 Dec 30 Nov 15 Dec From 1 Feb Contact Information For more information, please contact Ms Joanna Ng at joanna_ng@a-star.edu.sg