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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE-GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA)

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

LOCATION: Singapore

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s Research Entities.
Students who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computing and Information Science, Biomedical Science, Physical Science or Engineering and Technology can apply for attachments of two to six months in duration. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to international 3rd and 4th year undergraduate and master’s students from overseas universities in STEM courses

Obtained/on track to obtain at least a Second-Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent for bachelor’s degree

Students must remain matriculated in their home university during the attachment period

Proficient in written and spoken English

Strong interest in a research career
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. 

BENEFIT:

Awardees are provided with the following during their attachment in Singapore:

Monthly stipend of S$2,000

SIPGA awardees must complete an online SIPGA Attachment Report at least 3 weeks before the end of the attachment.

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OIST RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024, 23:59 (JST UTC+9)

LOCATION: Japan

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Internship program in STEM fields. The internship is typically 3 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Research Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

ELIGIBILITY:

Those who are currently enrolled in their last two years of a bachelor’s degree, enrolled in any year of a master’s degree in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or those who have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, are eligible to apply for the Research Internship at OIST.

Currently enrolled students must have approval from their home institution. The academic background of applicants should be appropriate to their desired host unit(s) at OIST.

Research Interns who belong to a Japanese university/institution are required to prepare and bring their own insurances when accepted to the OIST Research Internship program. Acceptable insurances are the combination of Gakkensai and Gakkenbai, or other insurances with similar coverage.

Application RoundApplication DeadlineResult AnnouncementPeriod of internship
Spring 2025 InternshipOctober 15, 2024,
23:59 (JST UTC+9)
Late December 2024Between April 1, 2025
– September 30, 2025
Fall 2025 InternshipApril 15, 2025,
23:59 (JST UTC+9)
Late June 2025Between October 1, 2025
– March 31, 2026

BENEFIT:

The following supports are only available for the research intern and do not extend to dependents, family members, or others.

Internship Allowance: 2,400 JPY per working day

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 accommodation on or off campus

Administrative Support: Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures

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