Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2028

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a prestigious PhD scholarship offered jointly by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). SINGA provides full funding for 4 years of PhD study in Singapore in biomedical sciences, computing, engineering, and physical sciences. Students conduct research at A*STAR’s world-class research institutes and are enrolled at one of the partner universities.

• Open to all international graduates
• Must hold a bachelor's degree (with Honours) or master's degree in science or engineering with strong academic results
• Must have passion for research as demonstrated through prior research experience, thesis work, or publications
• Must be proficient in English (graduates from programs taught in English may be exempt from test requirements; otherwise TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.0+)
• Must not be currently enrolled in a PhD program at a Singapore university
• GRE scores recommended for some programs

• Full tuition fees covered for 4 years
• Monthly stipend of SGD 2,500 (approximately USD 1,850)
• With annual increments
• One-time airfare grant for travel to Singapore
• One-time settlement allowance of SGD 1,000
• Access to A*STAR's research institutes with cutting-edge equipment
• Co-supervision by university faculty and A*STAR research scientists
• Opportunity to publish in top journals and attend international conferences

Completed SINGA online application form, Academic transcripts from all prior institutions, Degree certificates, CV/Resume with research experience highlighted, Research statement or statement of purpose, Two academic reference letters, English language proficiency certificate (if applicable), GRE scores (recommended), Published papers (if any), Valid passport copy

• Be an international graduate (SINGA is primarily for those studying in Singapore for the first time; Singaporeans, PRs, and those who studied at Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible) with strong academic results and a passion for research in biomedical sciences or physical sciences and engineering
• Register on the A*STAR SINGA portal, browse research projects/labs and indicate your choice of supervisor (up to two), and complete the online application with transcripts (in English), a research proposal, and two referee reports by the deadline (around 1 December for the August intake)
• Shortlisted candidates are interviewed; covers tuition, a monthly stipend (rising after the qualifying exam), a settling-in allowance, and an airfare grant