Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 2025 Profile & Application Guide

Q: What does Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 2026 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: Everything you need to know about SINGA, the fully funded PhD scholarship run by A*STAR, NTU, NUS, and SUTD, plus strategies to craft a research-ready application.

TL;DR\ SINGA supports international PhD candidates at A*STAR and partner universities.\ Use A*STAR’s official SINGA pages to confirm the current intake window, benefits, and application steps.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Check the official portal for the current application window and deadlines (portal accessible on 2025-12-01).
• Official Portal: SINGA - Singapore International Graduate Award
• Who It Targets: International bachelor's or master's graduates keen on research-intensive PhD programmes in Singapore
• Eligibility: Excellent academic results, strong research portfolio, proficiency in English, and alignment with partner labs
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SUTD (PhD candidature hosted by A*STAR research institutes)
• Bond: No bond; scholars encouraged to contribute to Singapore's R&D ecosystem

Award Components

• Full PhD tuition fee coverage and monthly stipend (supplemented after qualifying exams)
• One-time settling-in, airfare, and computer allowance for overseas scholars
• Access to state-of-the-art A*STAR laboratories, shared facilities, and industry collaborations
• Research mentorship from joint university-A*STAR supervisors and structured development workshops
• Conference funding and professional support for publishing in top-tier journals

Application Roadmap

1. Define research interests aligned with A*STAR institute focus areas (biomedical, materials, AI, quantum).
2. Shortlist supervisors by browsing SINGA project listings and contacting potential mentors with tailored emails.
3. Prepare documents - academic transcripts, referee reports, research proposal, CV, and English proficiency proof.
4. Submit application through the SINGA online portal before the listed deadlines (commonly biannual; confirm current dates on the portal).
5. Interview stage with proposed supervisors and A*STAR representatives assessing research fit and motivation.
6. Offer & enrolment

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)