Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore · 🇸🇬 Singapore · Asia
FundingFully Funded
LevelPhD
DeadlineJune
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition, monthly stipend (SGD $2,200-$2,700), one-time airfare, settlement allowance, and visa fees for PhD in Singapore's top research universities. 4-5 years PhD
ProviderAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
CountrySingapore (Asia)
Host university / institutionNational University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore Management University (SMU), Duke-NUS Medical School
Degree levelsPhD
Fields of studyEngineering & Tech, Natural & Life Sciences
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineTwo main rounds: January 1 deadline for August intake, June 1 deadline for January intake.
IntakeAugust or January
Applications openVaries
CompetitionHigh
Programme duration4-5 years PhD
PhDEngineering & TechNatural & Life Sciences
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) eligibility criteria
Non-Singaporean citizen
Strong academic record (upper second class honours or better)
Bachelor's or Master's in STEM field
Good English proficiency
Not already holding a doctoral degree
Research experience preferred
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees
Monthly stipend SGD $2,200-$2,700 (increases over PhD years)
One-time return airfare (up to SGD $1,500)
Settlement allowance SGD $1,000
Visa application fees
Health insurance
Conference travel support
Required documents
SINGA online application
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Two recommendation letters
Statement of research interests
CV/Resume
English proficiency test scores
Copy of passport
Research proposal (optional but recommended)
How to apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Two main rounds: January 1 deadline for August intake, June 1 deadline for January intake. Submit a complete application before the June deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Non-Singaporean citizen Strong academic record (upper second class honours or better) Bachelor's or Master's in STEM field Good English proficiency Not already holding a doctoral degree Research experience preferred
Full tuition fees Monthly stipend SGD $2,200-$2,700 (increases over PhD years) One-time return airfare (up to SGD $1,500) Settlement allowance SGD $1,000 Visa application fees Health insurance Conference travel support
SINGA online application Academic transcripts and degree certificates Two recommendation letters Statement of research interests CV/Resume English proficiency test scores Copy of passport Research proposal (optional but recommended)
Two main rounds: January 1 deadline for August intake, June 1 deadline for January intake.
No — applications for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) are free.