A*STAR Graduate Scholarship

About this Program

The A*STAR Graduation Scholarship (AGS) will finance up to four years of your PhD or EngD studies at an autonomous university in Singapore.

As an AGS scholar, you will be exposed to industry-oriented and user-inspired R&D projects. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an overseas attachment for up to 12 months during your studies.

After Completing their PhD or EngD Studies, AGS scholars can apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) to pursue post-doctoral training at top overseas universities or research entities to further deepen their research expertise and expand their global network.

At A*STAR Graduate Academy, we strongly believe that diversity in talent fosters innovation, forward-thinking and interdisciplinary research. We welcome you to join our community of curious minds to share fresh perspectives to help overcome over-evolving challenges in the field of science and research. As an A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) scholar, you have the opportunity to study locally to receive the highest quality education form the best schools and leading Universities. You can look forward to making significant contributions to Science, Singapore, and Singaporeans.

Eligibility Requirements

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply.
Non-Singaporeans must have completed pr are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university.
Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD program in an autonomous university.
Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honors 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 Honors or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements.
Have strong interest in a research career.

For Mid-Term AGS applicants

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply.
Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university.
Enrolled in a Singapore autonomous university and minimally complete at least 1 semester at the point of scholarship application.
On track to attain excellent academic standing for current degree.
Good research potential and/or achievements.
Current university supervisor to be at least 1 out of the 2 academic referees.

Field of Research

Biomedical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Or Engineering.

Benefits and Coverage

For selected students:

Successful applicants will be given the following support for up to 4 years:

Full tuition fees
Book allowance
Computer allowance
Conference allowance
Thesis allowance
Support for 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 form the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.

Application

Apply online
- First application cycle: Opens on 1 November, and closes on 1 February of following year.
- Second application cycle: Opens on 1 June, and closes on 1 August.
Interviews
- First application cycle: Mid-February – March.
- Second application cycle: Mid-August – October.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo 2 rounds of interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the interview details.

Application Outcomes
- First application cycle: From mid-April.
- Second application cycle: From mid-November.

Successful candidates will be notified via email.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application by this link https://sms-applicant-app.a-star.edu.sg. And login via SingPass.
Applicants must follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures.
Applicants must submit the application in the system as requested within the application period.