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.