The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. 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.
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.
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.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all international students
Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
Good skills in written and spoken English
Good reports from academic referees
AWARD TERMS
1.)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 30,000 after passing Qualifying Examination.
2.)Full support for tuition fees for 4 years of PhD studies.
3.)One-time SGD 1,000 Settling-in Allowance
4.)One-time Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500
RESEARCH THROUGH SINGA
SINGA brings together top scientists from A*STAR, NUS, and NTU. These scientists have made a mark in the international R&D landscape and are currently pursuing research work here at A*STAR, NUS, or NTU.
Through SINGA, you will be able to work with these top scientists in finding cures for aids, cancer, infectious diseases, diabetes, obesity, aging etc, establishing novel approaches in bioengineering and nanotechnology for the next big scientific breakthrough, and developing ground-breaking and cutting-edge methods in data storage, optical communication, wireless and mobile technology, artificial intelligence etc.
Research areas under the PhD Programme fall broadly under two categories:
(i) Biomedical Sciences; and
(ii) Engineering and Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Click here for A*STAR research projects.
Click here for NUS research projects.
Click here for NTU research projects.
TO APPLY
Application for January 2010 intake has closed. Click here to apply for August 2010 intake.
Hard copies of the following supporting documents must be submitted to the SINGA Office compulsory:
1.)A copy of your Identity Card or Passport
2.)Certified true copies of university transcript(s), one in English translation and the other in the original language
3.)Certified true copies of degree scroll(s) or a letter or certification from the university on your candidature if your degree scroll has not yet been conferred.
4.)Two Academic Referees' Recommendation (download the recommendation form here)
5.)Two recent passport-sized photographs
Not compulsory but good to include (if any):
1.)A certified true copy of TOEFL / IELTS results
2.)A certified true copy of SAT I & II / GRE / GATE results
3.)Certified true copies of awards / prizes and certificates
4.)List of publications
5.)List of patents filed
The application deadline for August 2010 intake is 1 January 2010. Only applications with complete supporting documents received by SINGA Office before or on 1 January 2010 will be processed for the August 2010 intake.
Applications for the August 2010 intake received before or on 1 January 2010 but whose complete supporting documents are received after 1 January 2010 will be considered late, and will be processed for the January 2011 intake instead.
All supporting documents are to be submitted by post to:
Attention:
Ms Lee Suet Leng / Ms Pris Ang
A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 Centros
Singapore 138668
Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will not be possible after it is submitted.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified within 10 weeks from the application closing date.
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