MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile

Q: What does MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Mid-term guide to the MOE-AU Scholarship for undergraduates entering the START academic pipeline, detailing funding, mentorship, and conversion requirements before embarking on a PhD.

TL;DR\ Already thriving in university research and want to become faculty? The MOE-AU Scholarship (Mid-Term) funds the rest of your degree, sets up mentorship with your host university, and guarantees a START PhD—all in exchange for returning as academic staff.

Compare it with other public-sector academic pathways in our Scholarship Matcher so you know whether MOE-AU or a research council award fits your plan.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: MOE-AU Scholarship (official)
• Who It Targets: Singaporean undergraduates (not yet in final year) at local or overseas universities who aim to pursue academic careers in Singapore's AUs
• Eligibility: Excellent university results, demonstrated research aptitude, and clear commitment to university teaching and scholarship
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SIT, SUTD, plus approved paired overseas partners
• Bond Guide: 4-year local, 5-year non-English overseas, or 6-year English-speaking overseas bond served as faculty after START PhD completion

What the Mid-Term Award Provides

• Full coverage of remaining undergraduate tuition and compulsory fees, including accepted overseas immersion or exchange programmes
• Maintenance allowances, fieldwork funding, and economy airfare if you are studying overseas
• Academic mentorship from paired AU faculty, including research assistantships and opportunities to co-author papers
• Automatic nomination for START PhD sponsorship upon graduation, subject to performance benchmarks
• Support for conference participation, summer schools, and academic networking to strengthen your research portfolio

Eligibility & Preparation Checklist

• Have completed at least one semester of undergraduate study with a CAP/GPA in the top decile of your cohort
• Demonstrate sustained research involvement (UROPs, lab assistant roles, capstone projects) with strong supervisor endorsements
• Clarify your intended academic discipline and how it aligns with the paired AU's strategic hiring needs