Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. You can also contact A*STAR via our online form or call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam.
As research is increasingly interdisciplinary, we encourage applicants to review the projects in all categories regardless of your previous research experience and background.
Our deep research capabilities and cross-domain technologies are helping to drive innovation and advance scientific knowledge, in collaboration with academia, industry and fellow public agencies.
Research Attachments at A*STAR Research Institutes
A*STAR RIs conduct multidisciplinary research and organize outreach programmes, offering students opportunities for research attachments to inspire interest in science and its applications.
While having prior research experience helps to boost your application, it is not mandatory. A*STAR will make a holistic assessment of each application and take into consideration other factors such your achievements in science/maths related competitions
and CCAs.
During the PhD studies, A*STAR scholars receive competitive monthly allowance besides full sponsorship of the tuition fees. Please refer to the coverage section of the respective scholarship pages for further details.
Yes, you may apply with your school preliminary results. Please send in your final results as soon as you receive it.
No, you may apply for the scholarship even if you have not secured admission to any overseas university yet
In addition to academic excellence and a passion in science, we are looking for people who are committed to a research or research-related career in Singapore. A*STAR is making a significant investment in each scholar and the aim is for every scholar
to be part of Singapore's Research, Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem.
For overseas scholarships students will have to serve a bond from 2-6 years.
