| Courses / Disciplines: |
• Biomedical Sciences • Physical Sciences & Engineering • Computing and Information Science |
| Universities / Institutions: | Top global universities |
| Value & Benefits: |
The National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) supports
up to 8 years of undergraduate and PhD studies. Successful NSS (BS) applicants will be given support* for their undergraduate studies, comprising: • Full tuition fees • Monthly allowance • Annual return airfare • Pre-studies allowance • Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes Further support for PhD studies will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of undergraduate studies and meeting NSS (PhD) requirements (e.g. 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR Research Institute). *Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time. |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship. • Excellent academic results • Have keen interest in science and research 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. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for more detailed information. |
| Bond Duration: |
NSS scholars are required to fulfill a 6-year service commitment, inclusive of a
compulsory 1-year research attachment prior to PhD studies. |
| Courses / Disciplines: |
• Computer and Information Sciences
|
| Universities / Institutions: |
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) • National University of Singapore • Singapore Management University (SMU) • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) |
| Value & Benefits: |
Successful applicants will be given support* for up to 4 years of academic pursuit. They will receive: • Full tuition fees • Monthly sustenance allowance and CPF contribution (where applicable) based on the prevailing employer’s contribution rate • Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment Other allowances including: - Book allowance - Computer allowance - Conference allowance - Miscellaneous allowance - Thesis allowance *All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time. |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship. • 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 obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines • 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. 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. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for a more detailed information. |
| Bond Duration: |
Singaporeans (at the point of award): No service commitment Non-Singaporeans (at the point of award): 2-year service in Singapore-based companies^ without commitment to any specific organization. The area of work should preferably be in CIS disciplines. ^ Singapore-based companies refer to local companies and international companies that have a base in Singapore and which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). |
| Courses / Disciplines: |
• Biomedical Sciences • Physical Sciences & Engineering |
| Universities / Institutions: |
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) • National University of Singapore (NUS) • Singapore Management University (School of Information Systems) (SMU) • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) |
| Value & Benefits: |
Successful applicants will be given support* for up to 4 years of academic pursuit. They will receive: • Full tuition fees • Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable) Other allowances including: - Book allowance - Computer allowance - Conference allowance - Thesis allowance • Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment AGS scholars are eligible for up to 2 years of post-doctoral fellowship under AGS (PDF). * All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time. |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship. • Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD programme in an autonomous university • Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines • Have strong interest in a research career 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. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for a more detailed information. |
| Bond Duration: |
Singaporeans (at point of award): No service commitment Non-Singaporeans (at point of award): 2 years in Singapore-based companies^ without commitment to any specific organization. The area of work should preferably in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering AGS awardees who are subsequently awarded the AGS (PDF) for overseas post-doctoral training: 3 years ^Singapore-based companies refer to local companies and international companies that have a base in Singapore and which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). |
| Courses / Disciplines: |
• Biomedical Sciences • Physical Sciences & Engineering • Computing and Information Science |
| Universities / Institutions: |
• Top global universities
|
| Value & Benefits: |
Successful applicants will be given support for up to five years of PhD studies comprising*: • Full tuition fees • Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable) • Monthly overseas living allowance • Annual return airfare Other allowances including: - Conference allowance - Thesis allowance - Computer allowance - Warm clothing and settling-in allowance *Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time. |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship. • Have strong interest in a research career • Have outstanding undergraduate results (preferably 1st Class Honours Degree or equivalent) in relevant disciplines • Have applied or will be applying for a PhD programme at a top global university 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. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for a more detailed information. |
| Bond Duration: | Upon completion of the PhD programme, scholars will return to Singapore and contribute to A*STAR’s research institutes for four (4) years. |
| Courses / Disciplines: | Physical Sciences & Engineering |
| Universities / Institutions: | University of Warwick |
| Value & Benefits: |
Successful applicants will be given the following
support* for up to 4 years: • Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable) • Monthly overseas living allowance • Full tuition fees • Annual return airfare • Other allowances including: - Conference allowance - Thesis allowance - Computer allowance - Warm clothing and settling-in allowance |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship. • Strong interest in a research career • At least 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines • Satisfy criteria for EngD admission to University of Warwick 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. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for a more detailed information. |
| Bond Duration: |
Upon completion of the EngD programme, applicants will return to contribute
to an A*STAR research institute for a service commitment period of three
(3) years. |
| Courses / Disciplines: |
• Biomedical Sciences • Physical Sciences & Engineering • Computing and Information Science |
| Universities / Institutions: | Top global universities |
| Value & Benefits: |
Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 2 years of overseas post-doctoral research training: • Monthly overseas living allowance • Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable) • Annual return airfare • Other allowances including - Settling-in allowance - Computer allowance - Conference allowance • Annual personal insurance *All rates/allowances vary according to country and university/lab, and are subject to A*STAR adjustments from time to time |
| Requirements: |
• Applicants must be Singaporean and other nationals may apply but non-Singaporeans are required to have obtained Singapore citizenship prior to the commencement of the fellowship. • Have completed a PhD within the last 4 years. • Possess excellent publication records. • Not have existing bonds to any institution. • Have applied or be applying for a relevant post-doctoral position at a top overseas university/laboratory. • Applicants in the final stages of their PhD may apply for the AIF. However, their AIF award is confirmed only upon conferment of their PhD degree. 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. |
| Bond Duration: | Upon completion of the post-doctoral research training, scholars will return to Singapore and contribute at an A*STAR Research Institute for three (3) years. |
