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

Please click the links below for the lists of supervisors and projects:

Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
Computing and Information Sciences (CIS)
Engineering and Technology (E&T)
Physical Sciences (PS)

As research is increasingly interdisciplinary, we encourage applicants to review the projects in all categories regardless of your previous research experience and background.

If the supervisor that you are interested to work with is not found in the lists, you may like to contact the supervisor to discuss possible projects.

More information on:

A*STAR Directory of Researchers

A*STAR Research Focus

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply
Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD 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.

SERVICE COMMITMENT

Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (at the point of award): No service commitment

Non-Singaporeans (at the point of award): 3-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.

^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 or EngD supervisor(s), project and university of successful candidates is subject to approval by A*STAR. Please refer to the "Research Areas and Supervisors" tab for a list of A*STAR approved supervisors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

For frequently asked questions, please click here.

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