A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS): 2025 Profile & Research Career Guide

Q: What does ASTAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS): 2025 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 finances four years of PhD or EngD research with overseas exposure. Secure a strong honours record, align with A*STAR labs early, and plan referee support before the application windows open.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-01)
• Official Listing: A*STAR Graduate Academy (AGS)
• Who It Targets: Final-year undergraduates and mid-term PhD/EngD candidates pursuing computing and information science pathways
• 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 for other nationals

Award Components

• Up to four years of full tuition coverage at a Singapore autonomous university
• Monthly stipend pegged to A*STAR graduate scholarship rates
• 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.