H3 Research Attachment Programme

The H3 programme, introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2006, promotes multi-disciplinary and independent learning for students with strong interest and aptitude in biomedical science, physical science, or engineering, laying a foundation for future research at the tertiary level.

Benefits

Junior College students participating in this programme will carry out an investigative study in science or engineering under the mentorship of selected teachers and researchers.

Application Procedure

Attachments to A*STAR under the H3 research attachment programme is coordinated through schools with the A*STAR Graduate Academy.

Contact

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

FAQs

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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.

Yes. However, you will be required to apply for Singapore Citizenship if you are awarded the scholarship. Non-Singaporean males are required to serve National Service prior to the commencement of undergraduate studies.

No, you may apply for the scholarship even if you have not secured admission to any overseas university yet

For overseas scholarships students will have to serve a bond from 2-6 years.