A*STAR Graduate Scholarship

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 candidature at NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. The scholarship finances up to four years of your PhD studies in Singapore.

As an AGS awardee, you will gain exposure to industry R&D. You will also have opportunities for an overseas attachment of up to 12 months during the course of your studies. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship to further your research training at a top overseas university or research laboratory.

Take the first step in achieving your dream career. Apply here

Research Areas and Supervisors

Research areas under the PhD Programme fall broadly into four categories:

Biomedical Sciences;
Physical Sciences;
Engineering and Technology;
Computing and Information Sciences

More information on:
A*STAR Supervisors (Link to download supervisors document)
A*STAR’s Research Focus
Research Projects in Urban Green Technology Office

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

Be Singaporeans and other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship
Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD 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.

COVERAGE

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)
Other allowances including

Book allowance
Computer allowance
Conference allowance
Thesis allowance

Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

*All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.

AGS scholars are eligible for up to 2 years of post-doctoral fellowship under AGS (PDF).

SERVICE COMMITMENT

Singaporeans (at the point of award): No service commitment

Non-Singaporeans (at the point of award): 2-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.

AGS awardees who are subsequently awarded the AGS (PDF) for overseas post-doctoral training: 3 years

^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).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for the AGS, please click here.

A*STAR accepts and process applications:

Admission Intake	Last day for submission of online application with complete set of supporting documents
August 2021	1 February 2021
January 2022	1 August of the preceding year

Please concurrently apply to the university for admission.

Please note that the choice of PhD supervisor(s), project and university of successful candidates is subject to approval by A*STAR. A list of A*STAR PhD supervisors may be downloaded here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

For frequently asked questions, please click here.

Please contact us at tellusmore@hq.a-star.edu.sg if you have further queries.