Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) for Ph.D. Studies (Fully Funded)

Applications for overseas PhD candidates in Singapore are currently being accepted for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA). International students who have excelled academically in their undergraduate or graduate studies in the past are eligible to receive the SINGA award. Additionally, candidates must strongly desire to research at a Singaporean university to earn a PhD (doctorate) in science or engineering. In addition, they will further their research careers and create international connections.

International students at SINGA form a vibrant and culturally varied research community. In cutting-edge workspaces, participants will collaborate with eminent international scholars in a multicultural setting.

The SINGA is a joint initiative funded by the A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology, and Research) in collaboration with the NTU (Nanyang Technological University), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Summary

• Award Location: Singapore
• Host Institutions:
  • Nanyan Technological University (NTU)
  • National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
  • Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Level of Study: PhD.
• Duration of the Award: 4 Years
• Medium of Instruction: English
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Deadline (January Intake 2025): 1 July 2024 (23:59 GMT +8 Singapore time)

Research Area with SINGA:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Computing and information sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Physical Science

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Benefits

The Singapore International Graduate Award covers the following items during the full period (4 years) of PhD studies through research:

• Full tuition fees
• After passing the Qualifying Examination, S$ 2,700 monthly allowance will increase to S$ 3,200.
• S$ 1,500 for one-time airfare
• S$ 1,000 for a one-time settling allowance
• Work environment opportunities:

1. Multicultural and academically stimulating
2. World-renowned Researchers in state-of-the-art-facilities

Note: Total living expenses in Singapore will be between S$ 1,400 and 2,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who meet the following requirements can apply for the 2025 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA):

• All international graduates with a research passion and surpassing academic result
• English skills (Good spoken and written)
• Good academic referees’ report
• Other requirements (may be included by the organizer “if required”)

Required Documents

All candidates should prepare the following required documents in advance for their application package:

• Valid passport
• Passport-size photo (.jpeg, .png format)
• Academic transcripts and reports in English.
• Bachelor’s and master’s degree transcripts and diplomas or certificates—if the certification has not been awarded yet.
• Two recommendation letters from referees to submit online
• Applicants applying to NUS supervisors or projects must include their GRE scores in their SINGA application form.

Notes:

• For all other applicants, the institution may request that the applicants submit appropriate GRE scores as part of the university admission criteria.
• The submission of IELTS, TOEFL, SAT I & II, or GATE results is optional, and the university may ask the applicant for admission in later steps.

How to Apply

Apply and submit all required documents online, considering the following important instructions:

• Make sure you provide the exact information in the registration form.
• Please make sure you apply for the correct Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) scholarship when choosing it in the online application section.
• Do not mail any hard copies of your documents to the SINGA Office.
• Apply as soon as possible to let your recommenders submit the recommendations before the deadline.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will receive their result notification within 12 weeks after the application deadline.

To learn more about the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), refer to the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s website.