A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS): 2026 Profile & Research Career Guide
TL;DR
AGS funds up to 4 years of PhD/EngD research (with possible overseas attachment). Aim for a strong honours record and line up A\*STAR-aligned supervisors + referees early.
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 22 Nov 2025
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Q: What does ASTAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS): 2026 Profile & Research Career Guide cover?
A: Funding breakdown, EngD/PhD track requirements, and application planning tips for the ASTAR Graduate Scholarship in Singapore's autonomous universities.
TL;DR AGS funds up to 4 years of PhD/EngD research (with possible overseas attachment). Aim for a strong honours record and line up A*STAR-aligned supervisors + referees early.
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Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-11-22)
- Official Listing: A*STAR Graduate Academy (AGS)
- Who It Targets: Final-year undergraduates and mid-term PhD/EngD candidates across A*STAR’s research domains (biomedical, engineering, physical sciences, computing)
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs, and other nationals who meet Singapore autonomous university PhD or EngD entry requirements
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD
- Bond: No bond for Singapore Citizens and PRs; 3-year service commitment in Singapore-based companies for other nationals
Award Components
- Up to four years of full tuition coverage at a Singapore autonomous university
- Book, computer, conference, and thesis allowances across candidature
- Support for an overseas research attachment of up to 12 months
- Retroactive tuition reimbursement for mid-term awardees from Year 1 onwards
- Option to apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship after completing the degree to continue post-doctoral training overseas
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic track: Applicants must have, or be on track to graduate with, at least Second Upper Class Honours (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and satisfy the host university's PhD or EngD admission criteria.
- Citizenship notes: Non-Singaporeans must complete (or be completing) their degree in a Singapore autonomous university before applying.
- Research focus: Demonstrate high research potential and motivation for careers in A*STAR, industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-offs, or academia.
