Applications are invited for SINGA International Scholarship 2025 by A*STAR, Singapore. Apply at the earliest.
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.
SINGA supports PhD studies in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Physical Sciences.
The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:
Estimated cost of living in Singapore
Item | Per Student Per Month (S$) | |
Food | University Canteens | 250 – 350 |
Meals outside Campus | 450 – 600 | |
Accommodation (based on a single room) | On – Campus† | 400 – 700 |
Transport Expenses (local) | 100 – 150 | |
Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) | 400 – 500 | |
Total Estimated Cost of Living | 1,400 – 2,000 |
* These rates are only applicable to awardees starting their PhDs from January 2024 onwards. Terms of award are reviewed periodically, and prevailing terms apply to SINGA awardees starting their PhDs from January 2024 onwards.
† Priority for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.
1. Browse PhD Research Projects
Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.
2. Documents Required
Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.
Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.
3. Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Mandatory
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read the important information below.
Apply now via this link here!
Submission deadline for January 2026 intake: 1 June 2025 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore Time)