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Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) provides attachment/ internship programmes with a focused and challenging research experience. Interns are trailed with various experience in the vibrant eco-system of A*STAR R&D. Under the guidance of experienced supervisors, interns will have the opportunity to be exposed to hands-on experience in the area of research interest. Furthermore, I2R is a partnered institute for the various attachment awards and scholarships which are presented by A*STAR Graduate Academy.

Scientific Attachment

The institute hosts students for a scientific attachment programme of at least 2 months in duration. This is an institute-initiated programme for talent attraction and to engage students of all levels. 
  • Open to all students.
  • Period of attachment: minimum 2 months
  • The allowance rate will be disclosed if you are shortlisted for the attachment.

For application to this scientific attachment, please submit your application via the online application form.

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Attachment Awards Programme

Research Attachment for Overseas Singaporeans (RAOS)
  • Open to Undergraduate or Masters Singaporean Students of an Overseas University.
  • Attachment duration of 2 to 6 months.
 Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)
  • Open to Undergraduate or Masters Foreign Students of an Overseas University.
  • Attachment duration of 2 to 6 months.

Scholarship

As Singapore invests significantly in building up R&D capabilities in the country, there is a need to train up a bigger pool of Ph.D. manpower. Working together, I2R, NUS, NTU, and SUTD can contribute their respective inherent advantages and strengths to attract the best PhD talents from around the world.

These scholarships will be awarded through the A*STAR Graduate Academy (A*GA). Subjected to meeting the respective university’s prevailing Ph.D. programme requirements (including duties relating to teaching/research/others), the selected students will be awarded the Ph.D. degree at the end of the prescribed course of studies.


A*STAR Computing & Information Science (A*CIS)

• Open to Singaporeans to pursue PhD within the exciting field of targeted computer & information science in Singapore University
• A PhD scholarship with coverage of up to 4 years
• Monthly Allowance with additional support provided

A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)

• Open to PhD Students of an Overseas University
• Attachment duration of 12 to 24 months.
• Monthly Allowance with additional support provided
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A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)

• Open to Singaporeans to pursue PhD in Singapore University
• A PhD scholarship with coverage of up to 4 years
• Monthly Allowance with additional support provided
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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

• Open to foreigners to pursue PhD in Singapore University
• A PhD scholarship with coverage of up to 4 years
• Monthly Allowance with additional support provided
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