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Call for Applications: Fully Funded Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2025/26

  • Writer: Omran Aburayya
    Omran Aburayya
  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min read

If you're an aspiring researcher with a passion for science and engineering, the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) offers a unique opportunity to pursue a fully funded PhD or EngD in one of Asia's leading research hubs. Applications are now open for the January 2026 intake, providing international students with the chance to engage in cutting-edge research at top Singaporean institutions. Here's everything you need to know.

 

🗒️ Singapore International Graduate Award Summary

  • Location: Singapore

  • Host Institutions: NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, SIT

  • Study Level: PhD or EngD

  • Target Group: International graduates

  • Fields of Study: Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Physical Sciences

  • Funding: Fully Funded

  • Duration: Up to 4 years

  • Application Deadline: 1 June 2025 (23:59hrs GMT +8 Singapore time)

  • Program Start Date: January 2026

  • Eligible Applicants: International students not currently studying or who have not studied in Singapore

 

🎓 Scholarship Overview

SINGA is a collaborative initiative between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) and several prestigious Singaporean universities, including NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, and SIT. The program is designed to attract top international talent to pursue doctoral research in Singapore, fostering a vibrant and diverse research community.


🧩 Program Structure

Participants in the SINGA program will:

  1. Engage in full-time research projects at A*STAR research institutes or partner universities.

  2. Receive mentorship from distinguished researchers and faculty members.

  3. Participate in professional development and networking events.

  4. Benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities and a collaborative research environment.

 

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

1. Financial Support

The scholarship is fully Funded and provides awardees with the following:

  • Full tuition fees coverage

  • Monthly stipend of S$2,700 which will be increased to S$3,200 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination

  • One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500

  • One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000


2. Professional Development

  • Opportunity to conduct research in a dynamic and multicultural setting.

  • Access to a global network of researchers and industry professionals.

  • No bond requirement, providing flexibility in career choices post-graduation.

 

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), Applicants must:

  1. Be international graduates with a strong academic record.

  2. Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

  3. Provide positive academic references.

  4. Not be Singapore citizens, permanent residents, or have previously studied in Singapore.

 

📝 Application Procedure

1. Browse Research Projects:

Explore available PhD or EngD research projects at participating institutions, you can access a list of links to available projects on this webpage


2. Prepare Documents:

  • Valid passport

  • Recent passport-sized photograph (JPEG or PNG format)

  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates (in English)

  • Two recommendation reports submitted online by referees


3. Submit Application:

Complete and submit the online application through the SINGA portal before the deadline. Ensure all information is accurate, as amendments are not possible after submission.


ℹ️ Additional Information

  • GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT I & II, or GATE scores are optional but may be requested by the university for admission.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 12 weeks of the application closing date.


ℹ️ For more details, visit the [official SINGA website]


🔗 OFFICIAL LINK

 

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