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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AWARD (SINGA)

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Application Deadline: 1 June, 2024 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore time)

LOCATION: Singapore

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training is carried out in English at a student’s chosen lab at A*STAR research institutes and NTU/NUS/SUTD/SMU. Upon successful completion, students are conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.

Good skills in written and spoken English

Good reports from academic referees

BENEFIT:

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:

Tuition fees

Monthly stipend of S$2,200 which will be increased to S$2,700 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination

One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500

One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000

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bachelor's, Jobs, master's, student internship

OIST RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2024.

LOCATION: Japan

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields. The duration of the internship is typically from 2 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students who are in the final two years of the undergraduate or master’s program in Japan or overseas can apply.

The students who have recently graduated can apply.

The students who are currently enrolled must have approval for the OIST internship from their home institution.

The applicant’s academic background must follow the desired internship unit at OIST.

Internships may begin and end at any time during the year, with two application periods. For details about the application process and deadlines, please see the section “Apply to Research Internship.”

BENEFIT:

OIST will provide the following support for successful applicants.

Internship Allowance

JPY 2,400 per working day (Non-taxable and weekends excluded)  

Commuting Allowance

OIST Shuttle Bus Pass

Travel Expenses

One direct round-trip air ticket (travel date will be closest date to the term of placement)

Accommodation

Furnished apartment on or off campus

Other Support

OIST will also assist in visa acquisition, insurance procedures, and local registration. This will only be provided for the student. Therefore, this does not pertain to the dependents and family members of the student.

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