Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 2026 Profile & Application Guide
Study guideUpdated 17 Jul 2026
At a glance
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Q: What does Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 2026 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: Everything you need to know about SINGA, the PhD award run by A*STAR with NTU, NUS, SUTD, and SMU, 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: Current NTU scholarship pages continue to list SINGA. A*STAR's former detailed SINGA page and brochure are no longer reliable entry points, so confirm the live intake window in the A*STAR application system before applying (checked 17 July 2026).
- Official Reference: NTU Talent Development
- 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, SMU, SUTD (PhD candidature hosted by A*STAR research institutes)
- Post-graduation commitment: Confirm the current terms in the offer documents before accepting
Award Components
- Tuition-fee coverage
- An initial monthly stipend of S$2,000, with an increase after passing the PhD qualifying examination
- One-time settling-in and airfare grants
- PhD training in a selected laboratory at an A*STAR research institute or partner university
Application Roadmap
- Define research interests aligned with A*STAR institute focus areas (biomedical, materials, AI, quantum).
- Shortlist supervisors by browsing SINGA project listings and contacting potential mentors with tailored emails.
- Prepare documents - academic transcripts, referee reports, research proposal, CV, and English proficiency proof.
- Submit application through the SINGA online portal before the listed deadlines (commonly biannual; confirm current dates on the portal).
- Interview stage with proposed supervisors and A*STAR representatives assessing research fit and motivation.
- Offer & enrolment - accept scholarship, finalise university matriculation, and plan relocation to Singapore.
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
