A*STAR Graduate Scholarships (PhD)

 

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Introduction

The world of science is fascinating. If you enjoy exploring and acquiring new knowledge; if you are driven to search for answers, let the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) help you begin your journey of scientific discoveries.

Why should you pursue a PhD?

  • As Singapore is working towards a knowledge-based economy, there is an increase in the demand of PhD for industry;
  • Excellent opportunity to be immersed in a vibrant research–intensive environment at the A*STAR Research Institutes (RIs) and partner universities;
  • Upgrade yourself to PhD level and brace yourself to new challenges in the exciting research arena;

The AGS provides for PhD studies in various exciting fields of research, where scholars are supervised throughout their course of study. Areas covered include Biomedical Sciences, and Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Why should you choose AGS?

  • Access to a large pool of top scientists from A*STAR RIs and partner universities;
  • Great opportunity for trans-disciplinary research training;
  • 2 years of post-doctoral training for selected partner universities;
  • Excellent opportunities for exposure to industry.

The AGS is tenable at the following partner universities. For more information on eligibility, award details and application procedure for various partner universities, please click on the following links below:

  1. National University of Singapore
  2. Nanyang Technological University
  3. Imperial College London,
  4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  5. Karolinska Institutet
  6. University of Dundee
  7. Carnegie Mellon University
  8. University of Cambridge