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The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship enables aspiring researchers to pursue PhD studies in biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering, and other related fields. Scholars will gain deep research experience at A*STAR, contributing to impactful scientific work while completing their PhD at a local university.
AGS offers full funding, access to world-class research labs, and the chance to take on a 12-month overseas attachment during your PhD.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Degree level: PhD, EngD
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Countries
Award Country: Singapore
Deadline: 1 February 2026
Courses Covered
Biomedical Sciences
Computing and Information Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Physical Sciences
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will be given the following support for up to 4 years:
Full tuition fees
Book allowance
Computer allowance
Conference allowance
Thesis allowance
Up to 12 months of overseas attachment
Mid-term AGS awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the full-term AGS awardees from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.
All rates and allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR.
Eligibility Criteria
Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply.
Non-Singaporeans and non-Singapore Permanent Residents (Non-SPR) must have completed or be on track to complete a degree at a Singaporean autonomous university.
Satisfy the criteria for and seek admission to a PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university.
Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Have not concurrently held any other scholarships or fellowships
Have a strong interest in pursuing a research career in related disciplines
How to Apply for A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
(1) Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in. From here:
SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) (Aug intake only)
SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres (Aug intake only)
(2) Prepare the following documents in advance before applying:
Identification card or Passport.
A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format).
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.
Two recommendation reports minimum (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
(3) Register from here.
(4) Log into your account and press apply to scholarship (choose Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)).
(5) Fill the application form.
Application Deadline: 1 February 2026
Official Link: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/for-graduate-studies/a-star-graduate-scholarship-singapore
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