Advance your research experience and scientific career with the International Fellowship funded by the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research for the academic year 2023/2024.

The educational program is open to all international students who want to take part in a postdoctoral research program for up to 2 years. This scholarship fully funds your postdoctoral training at leading overseas laboratories.

Founded in 1991, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation.  Its research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore.

Brief Description

• Organization: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Full tuition fees
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not Known
• Nationality: Domestic & International students
• The award can be taken in Singapore

Eligibility            

• Eligible Countries: Students from all nationalities are welcome to apply for the grant.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The program will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be Singaporeans and other nationals may apply but non-Singaporeans are required to have obtained Singapore citizenship prior to the commencement of the fellowship.
• Have completed a PhD within the last 4 years.
• Possess excellent publication records.
• Not have existing bonds to any institution.
• Have applied or be applying for a relevant post-doctoral position at a top overseas university/laboratory.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To take advantage of this program, interested students need to concurrently apply to the university for admission. After then enrolled holders must be applying for the award here.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants may submit GRE scores (if available) to be included in the overall assessment of their application.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates must have a master’s degree.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must have a good knowledge of English, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 2 years of overseas post-doctoral research training:

• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including
• Settling-in allowance
• Computer allowance
• Conference allowance
• Annual personal insurance

Application Deadline: 1 March of the same year

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