AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 1 February 2026

LOCATION: Singapore

Whether you’re looking to explore broad scientific fields or dive deep into a specialized area, AGS offers full funding, access to world-class research labs, and the chance to take on a 12-month overseas attachment during your PhD. Begin your research journey at an A*STAR Research Institute, and shape the future of science, technology, and innovation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Fields of study:

Biomedical Sciences

Computing and Information Sciences

Engineering and Technology

Physical Sciences

Applicants must:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply. 

Non-Singaporeans and Non-Singapore Permanent Residents (Non-SPR) must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university

Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university

Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Have not concurrently hold any other scholarships or fellowships

Have strong interest in pursuing a research career in related disciplines

For Mid-Term AGS applicants:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply

Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university

Enrolled in a Singapore autonomous university and minimally complete at least 1 semester at the point of scholarship application

On track to attain excellent academic standing for current degree

Good research potential and/or achievements

Current university supervisor to be at least 1 out of the 2 academic referees

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years :

Full tuition fees

Book allowance

Computer allowance

Conference allowance

Thesis allowance

Up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Mid-term AGS awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the full-term AGS awardees from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.

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