SINGA Award (Singapore)
Funds a full PhD in science or engineering at a Singapore university with A*STAR research attachments, covering tuition and a stipend that increases once you clear your qualifying exam.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around December 1 (main round); a second round around June 1
Country
SingaporeAbout the SINGA Award
The Singapore International Graduate Award, run by A*STAR's Graduate Academy in coordination with NUS, NTU, and SMU, funds PhD study for international students specifically in science and engineering fields, pairing university coursework with a research attachment at an A*STAR institute. It is restricted to STEM PhD applicants and does not extend to other fields or degree levels.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Combines a university PhD with hands-on research at an A*STAR institute
Full funding with a stipend increase built in once you clear your qualifying exam
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Singapore
Singapore's research funding environment and A*STAR's network of institutes offer strong applied-research opportunities alongside a genuinely multicultural, English-speaking environment in Asia.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Submit the online application via the A*STAR portal
Advance through screening and an interview
Receive an offer combining university enrollment and an A*STAR research attachment
Application Timeline
Around December 1
Round 1 Deadline
For August intake
Around June 1
Round 2 Deadline
Second round
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Only pursue this if your PhD interest is genuinely in science or engineering, since other fields are not eligible
There are two application rounds a year, so a missed December deadline is not necessarily a lost year
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, SINGA is restricted to science and engineering PhD candidates only.
There is no formal bond, though there is a strong institutional preference for scholars to continue in research afterward.
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