The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU). PhD training is carried out in English at a student’s chosen lab at A*STAR research institutes and NTU/NUS/SUTD/SMU. Upon successful completion, students are conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.
Singapore is the gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. And with SINGA, you can pursue your PhD education in Singapore, establish global links and take your research career to greater heights.
SINGA fosters a vibrant and culturally diverse research community of international students. You’ll be working in a multi-cultural environment alongside distinguished and world-renowned researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.
About Agency for Science, Technology and Research
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate wit... read more
ASTAR Singapore International Graduate Award
| Application Deadline | 01 Jun 2024 |
| Country to study | Singapore |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | Agency for Science, Technology and Research |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of ASTAR Singapore International Graduate Award
The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of S$2,200 which will be increased to S$2,700 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
- One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
- One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000
Estimated cost of living in Singapore
| Item | Per Student Per Month (S$) | |
| Food | University Canteens | 250 - 350 |
| Meals outside Campus | 450 - 600 | |
| Accommodation (based on a single room) | On - Campus* | 400 - 700 |
| Transport Expenses (local) | 100 - 150 | |
| Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) | 400 - 500 | |
| Total Estimated Cost of Living | 1,400 - 2,000 |
*Priority for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.
Requirements for ASTAR Singapore International Graduate Award Qualification
- Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
- Good skills in written and spoken English
- Good reports from academic referees
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.
Application Deadline
June 1, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Agency for Science, Technology and Research on sms-applicant-app.a-star.edu.sg to apply- Browse PhD Research Projects Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.
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Documents Required Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying. Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.
a. Valid Passport b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
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Transcripts & Reports ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Mandatory
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) / scroll(s) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred.
- 2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
- Applicants applying to NUS supervisors/projects are required to submit your GRE scores in your SINGA application form.
- For all other applicants, you may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory GRE scores as part of the university admission requirement.
- The submission of IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results is optional and may be requested later by the university for admission.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read the important information below.
- Please ensure that the information you provide during account registration in the application portal is accurate, as the information will be used for verification upon your first log-in.
- Please ensure that you apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the application portal after logging in.
- Please do NOT mail any hard copy documents to the SINGA Office.
- Please submit your applications as early as possible. This will provide ample time for your referees to submit their online recommendation reports before the application deadline, as only applications with 2 recommendation reports will be processed.
- Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will NOT be possible after it is submitted.
Apply SINGA via this link now!
Submission deadline for August 2024 intake: 1 December 2023 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore Time)
Application deadline for January 2025 intake: 1 June 2024 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore Time)
For more details visit: ASTAR website.