A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS): 2026 Profile & Research Career Guide
Study guideUpdated 10 May 2026
At a glance
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
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.
Quick fit map
| If you are checking... | Look at... |
| Whether your research path fits | Scholarship Snapshot and Eligibility Highlights |
| What costs and allowances are covered | Award Components |
| How the application works | Application Roadmap |
| How to strengthen your profile | Preparation Playbook |
Concrete example: when AGS fits
A strong fit is a final-year undergraduate or current PhD or EngD candidate with research evidence, strong referees, and a supervisor plan linked to A*STAR domains. A weaker fit is someone who wants funded postgraduate study but has not narrowed the research question or lab fit.
Shortlisting multiple STEM awards? Run the Scholarship Matcher to compare AGS against ACIS, DSTA, GovTech, and bond-free research options with the same matcher filters.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Between cycles as of 2026-05-10; the next listed cycle opens 1 June 2026 and closes 1 August 2026
- Official Listing: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Final-year undergraduates and mid-term PhD/EngD candidates across A*STAR’s research domains (biomedical, engineering, physical sciences, computing)
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
