The Amgen Scholars Asia Program 2025 is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students from the Asia region to engage in a fully funded summer research experience. This program is designed to inspire the next generation of innovators by providing hands-on research opportunities at some of the world's leading educational and research institutions.
Amgen Scholars Program Overview
The Amgen Scholars Program offers undergraduate students hands-on summer research opportunities at top institutions globally, aiming to inspire future innovators. Launched in 2006 in the US, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan, it now includes the National University of Singapore. The program focuses on nurturing students committed to advancing their careers in biology or related sciences through graduate studies, featuring eight weeks of intensive research in biomedical and biotechnological fields, primarily provided by faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at NUS.
In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 8 weeks, the program also features:
Interaction and guidance from leading faculty research mentors
Information sessions on Graduate Program opportunities with the National University of Singapore
Weekly colloquiums and seminars where students can meet and interact with visiting scientist
Access to campus facilities such as the Library, University Health Services and Sports Centre
Learning journeys and social excursions
Benefits and Financial Coverage
• For International Scholars
Accommodation: Arranged by the National University of Singapore.
Travel grant: up to SGD1500 to cover airfare to Singapore from home country and from Kyoto back to home country after the symposium via the most direct economical route.
Stipend: SGD6000 for the 8-week covers all living costs during your summer program such as local transportation, meals, etc.
Visa application: TEP applications will be initiated by the National University of Singapore and fees will be covered.
• For Local Scholars
Accommodation: Local students are to stay in the accommodation for the duration of the program.
Travel grant: Round trip airfare to and back from for the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium will be arranged and covered by the program.
Stipend: SGD6000 for the 8-week program
Eligibility Criteria
Amgen Scholars Asia Program applicants must be undergraduate students who are:
Enrolled in colleges or universities in Asia that award a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
You must be interested in life science research mainly in the biotechnology and biomedical domains.
At minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins; and
Are not graduating before the summer program begins, and after the summer program ends will resume undergraduate studies for at least one semester or one quarter.
Have a good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72, IELTS overall band score of 5.5, or equivalent.
An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
🌐 To see the list of eligible countries, visit this webpage
Programme Agenda
1. Arrival in Singapore: May 31 - June 1, 2025
2. Internship Start Date: June 2, 2025
3. Internship Duration: June 2 - August 1, 2025
4. Internship End Date: August 1, 2025
5. Travel to Kyoto, Japan: August 4, 2025
6. Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium: August 5-7, 2025
7. Return to Home: August 7, 2025
Key Components
Research Experience: Eight weeks of intensive biomedical or biotechnological research in basic and translational sciences.
Mentorship: Interaction and guidance from leading faculty research mentors.
Information Sessions: Sessions on graduate program opportunities with NUS.
Weekly Colloquiums and Seminars: Opportunities to meet and interact with visiting scientists.
Access to Campus Facilities: Library, University Health Services, and Sports Centre.
Symposium in Kyoto: Present research projects and network with other Amgen Scholars and industry scientists.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Amgen Scholars Asia Program 2025 at the National University of Singapore, you will need to submit the following documents during your online application:
1. Student Status Letter: An official letter from your university with your enrollment status, degree program, and candidature period.
2. Transcript: An updated English-translated transcript from your university.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A one-page CV including your educational qualifications, research experience, and technical/software skills.
4. Personal Statement: A one-page document explaining your interest in the program, your research interests, and what you expect to learn.
5. Proof of English Proficiency: A valid English proficiency test score (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, TOEIC).
6. Referee Reports: Two recommendation letters from faculty members who know your research and potential best.
📂 Refer to the Amgen Application Checklist 2025 to prepare documents for your application.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 1 February 2025
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