DESCRIPTION
SINGA is a collaboration between A*STAR, NUS and NTU in singapore. PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.
Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)
A*STAR is Singapore's leading research agency that complements research and PhD education through its state-of-the-art facilities and renowned scientists located at integrated research campuses - Biopolis and Fusionopolis - for Biomedical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering research respectively. With 14 research institutes dedicated to a multitude of technological disciplines, including infocommunications, nanotechnology and manufacturing, A*STAR attracts a diverse community of leading local researchers & foreign specialists from the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific region.
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National University of Singapore (NUS)
NUS is ranked as being among both the world's and Asia's best universities. Top flight researchers who are committed to developing young talent, make for a rewarding PhD experience at NUS. The multi-campus University, with distinctive strengths in education and research, features strong entrepreneurial and global dimensions in its multi-faceted initiatives. An NUS education optimises students' potential, broadens intellectual horizons and shapes global outlooks. NUS leverages on its multi-disciplinary strengths to deliver a comprehensive broad-based education. The University has a cosmopolitan community of over 30,000 students from 100 countries. A vibrant residential life, and exciting cultural and sporting pursuits add to the learning and living experience.
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
NTU is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. NTU provides a highquality global education to more than 19, 100 undergraduates and 8,600 graduate students. The student body includes top scholars and international olympiad medallists from the region and beyond. NTU's 2,500-strong teaching and research staff hail from more than 40 countries, bringing dynamic international perspectives and years of solid industry experience.
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ELIGIBILITY
(1) Open to all international students
(2) Candidates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
(3) Good skills in written and spoken English
(4) Good reports from academic referees
WORTH OF AWARD
i.)Attractive monthly stipend over 4 years of PhD studies, which can support you comfortably. The stipend amount is SGD 24,000 annually, to be increased to SGD 30,000after passing Qualifying Examination.
ii.)Full support for tuition fees for 4 years of PhD studies.
iii.)One-time SGD 1,000 Settling-in Allowance
iv.)One-time Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500
HOW TO APPLY
check this website to find how to apply.
For more information about SINGA, Click here
To download the referee form, click here.
All supporting documents are to be submitted by post to:
A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 Centros
Singapore 138668.
DEADLINE :
Application opens from 2 January 2009 - 30 June 2009 for the January 2010 intake.
it was a very good opportunity for biomedical engineers but missed date. Any way i'll see for 2010.
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