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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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SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS STUDYING IN JAPANESE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Application Deadline: October 31 2025

LOCATION: Japan

This scholarship is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad if applicants are accepted to a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university.

ELIGIBILITY:

The student must not possess Japanese citizenship.

The student must be enrolled as of April 2026 or currently applying for the academic course starting from April 2025 at a graduate school in Japan. Those who are already enrolled and those who are not enrolled yet (including people who are currently employed with jobs at the time of applying for the program) are both eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are going to be enrolled in April 2026. Those who are going to enter graduate schools in the fall of 2026 can apply for this scholarship program.

In principle, the student enrolling in a professional graduate school is not eligible to apply. However, the student who can submit a research plan is eligible to apply.

The enrolment duration until graduation must be longer than 12 months.

The student applying for the PhD program must start the PhD course by the age of 35.

The student applying for the master’s program must start the master’s course by the age of 30 (No exceptions).

The student must have a strong commitment to serving their home country as a future career plan.

The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, attend events organized by the Foundation, and take part in the network as an alumni member.

The student must be able to carry out a basic conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese (No exceptions).

BENEFIT:

The scholarship will be provided monthly throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree. The amount of scholarship depends on the period, as below:

 ¥230,000 per month for a 1- to 2-year degree
 ¥210,000 per month for a 3-year degree
 ¥180,000 per month for beyond 3 years of degree

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