A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship 2022

The A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship aims to attract and nurture top talents who wish to pursue a PhD in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines, opening the gateway to exciting careers in A*STAR, industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and academia. Scholars in the programme will be exposed to boundless opportunities to research on real-world issues across the whole spectrum of computing science, from deep learning for healthcare, data analytics for improved machine learning, to modelling and simulation for advanced applications.

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A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to four years:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance and CPF contribution (where applicable) based on the prevailing employer’s contribution rate^

  Monthly Sustenance Allowance	Amount
  For Singapore Citizens	S$5,800
  For Singapore Permanent Citizens^	S$4,800
  For Non-Singapore Citizens^	S$4,550

• Other allowances including
  • Book allowance
  • Computer allowance
  • Conference allowance
  • Miscellaneous allowance
  • Thesis allowance
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Note: *All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time. ^Non-Singaporean scholars and Singapore Permanent Residents will receive the following with effect from the date of obtaining Singapore citizenship: (i) Monthly sustenance allowance at the rate applicable for Singapore citizens; (ii) Monthly CPF contribution.

Requirements for A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

• Singaporeans and other nationals welcome to apply
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
• Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
  • NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
  • NUS School of Computing 
  • SMU School of Information Systems 
  • SUTD Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar
• Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia

*Applicants for thematic programmes who are applying for or have gained admission to schools/departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS Scholarship if their PhD project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit A*STAR website.