A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Polytechnic)

Ever wondered what it is like to work on real-world research projects? With the A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Polytechnic), you will get the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at an A*STAR research institute and work alongside A*STAR scientists and researchers. Open to Singaporean Year 2 and 3 polytechnic students with a strong passion for science and mathematics, this award nurtures young scientific talent and supports their development in research and innovation.

Coverage

Successful applicants will be given support for their polytechnic studies, comprising:

Allowance

S$2,000 per year

(up to two years)

Tuition

S$2,500 per year

(up to two years)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be Singaporean
  • Be Polytechnic Year 2 or 3 student
  • Have outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research

Duration

Students are required to be attached to an A*STAR research institute for 8 weeks for their Final Year Project or internship.

Benefits

Awardees can undertake a research internship or Final Year Project at an A*STAR research institute, gaining hands-on experience and engaging with researchers. They’ll also be invited to A*STAR seminars, events, and talks, with regular updates on the latest in research. 

Application Procedure

The award is offered annually to Year 2 and 3 polytechnic students through nominations from the polytechnics only.
Please reach out to your Scholarship Office to apply for the A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Polytechnic).

Terms of Award

The award provides an allowance of S$2,000 and a subsidy of tuition fees capped at S$2,500 per year for up to two years. It is tenable for 2 years (from Year 2). However, continuation of award in Year 3 is subject to excellent academic performance in the Year 2 promotional examinations and continued interest in science and mathematics.

Contact

For enquiries, please contact us at Youth_Science_Office@a-star.edu.sg.

FAQs

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The Award provides an allowance of S$2,000 and a subsidy of tuition fees capped at S$2,500 per year for up to two years. It is tenable for 2 years (from Year 2); however, continuation of award in Year 3 is subject to excellent academic performance in the Year 2 promotional examinations and continued interest in science and mathematics.

The Award carries no bond.

Awardees are required to be attached to an A*STAR research institute for their Final Year Project or internship programme.

Awardees have the opportunity to take up a research internship or conduct their Final Year Project at an A*STAR research institute where they gain first-hand experience working on a research project, and interact with A*STAR researchers.

Awardees will also be invited to A*STAR seminars, outreach events and programmes, as well as talks by A*STAR scientists. Awardees will receive periodic updates on the latest research work at A*STAR and happenings in science and research.

The Award is open to Singaporean Polytechnic Year 2 and 3 students who have outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research.

Awards are offered through polytechnics to Year 2 and 3 students annually.

Applications are invited through nominations by polytechnics only.

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