Singapore International Graduate Award PhD admissions August 2021

About the Programme

• Biomedical Sciences.
• Physical Science and Engineering.

Laboratories/Institutes for Research Work

• Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) Research Institutes
• The Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• The National University of Singapore (NUS)
• The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Eligibility Requirements

• Any international graduates can apply for the SINGA award.
• Candidates must be willing to carry out research in Singapore.
• He/she must have excellent academic record.
• He/she must be good in written and spoken English.
• They should have good reports from academic referees.

Financial Support

• Tuition fees: Tuition fees will be covered in the SINGA award.
• Emolument: S$2,000 will be paid per month to the PhD researcher. However, after passing qualifying exam, it will be increased up to S$2,500.
• Travel Grant: S$1,500 will be paid to the researchers towards one-time airfare grant.
• Settling-in Allowance: S$1,000 (one-time)

How to Apply

1. To apply for the SINGA 2021, interested candidates must visit the official website of A*STAR.
2. Go the 'Scholarship' option on 'Home page' on the website of A*STAR.
3. Now from the drop down menu click on 'Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)' in 'Graduate Studies'.
4. Now apply for SINGA Award by click on 'Apply Now' option.
5. The candidates will be re-directed to another web page for scholarship application and create an account.
6. After log in, fill the application form.
7. Select research area of interest for project.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Submit the application form.

Documents to be uploaded

1. A recent passport-sized photo either in .jpeg or .png format.
2. Passport
3. A Bachelor's degree transcript (in English) or a letter of certification from university
4. A Master's degree transcript (in English) or a letter of certification from university
5. GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE exam score (optional)

Important instructions

• The candidates must check the details filled in the account registration form for SINGA award, as this information will be verified in first log-in. Further, no amendment in the details, once filled, will be permitted.
• Applications will be submitted online only, hence, no need to send a hard copy.
• Candidates should apply well before the due date. So that their referees can get enough time to submit their recommendation reports.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed within 12 weeks from the application closing date.

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