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 for application by international students in Biomedical, Science and Engineering related disciplines who are undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, or Master students

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.

Coverage

Monthly stipend of $1,500

Research attachment period should be a minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 6 months.
A simple report detailing the student's experience and research project is required to be submitted to A*GA 3 weeks before completion of attachment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For Frequently asked questions, please click here.