The Singapore International Graduate Award 2024–25 is now accepting applications in Singapore. We strongly urge all international students who are passionate about research to apply for fully funded scholarships in Singapore. This is a PhD graduate fellowship offered internationally.
When is Application Deadline:
December 1, 2024
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Tell Me About the Award:
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).
PhD training is carried out in English at a student’s chosen lab at A*STAR research institutes and NTU/NUS/SUTD/SMU. Upon successful completion, students are conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.
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Singapore is the gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. And with SINGA, you can pursue your PhD education in Singapore, establish global links, and take your research career to greater heights.
SINGA fosters a vibrant and culturally diverse research community of international students. You’ll be working in a multi-cultural environment alongside distinguished and world-renowned researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Research areas under the PhD (Doctoral) Program fall broadly under two categories:
- Biomedical Sciences and
- Physical Science and Engineering.
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Who can apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award?
International students with a passion for Science and Engineering research, excellent academic qualifications, good reports from academic referees, and fluency in English are encouraged to apply for this award. “International students” refer to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of Singapore, and who have not previously studied in Singapore.
Which Countries are Eligible?
All nationalities
Where will Award be Taken?
Singapore
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Singapore International Graduate Award?
The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies, including:
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of S$2,700, which will be increased to S$3,200 after passing of the Qualifying Examination*
- One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
- One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000
How Long Will the Award Last?
The award provides support for up to four years of PhD studies.
How to apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award:
Click on Apply Now to proceed with the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) award application.
Step 1: Browse PhD Research Projects
First, you have to search for Ph.D. Research Project. Go to the research area and Select the research project you are interested in.
Step 2: Documents Required
Prepare all the required documents in advance. You will need your documents at the time of applying. Please don’t send hard copies of your documents to SINGA office. You have to submit all the documents online with your SINGA application.
- An identification card or Passport
- A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
Step 3: Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation.
- 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.
- 2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
Optional:
GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results. However, do note that you may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory scores as part of the university admission requirement.
Visit Award Webpage for Details
Please email Office of Graduate Studies at [email protected] for more information
