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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD)
SINGA is a bond-free, fully funded PhD award run jointly by A*STAR and Singapore universities including NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU and SIT. It supports research in science and engineering, including computer science and AI research projects, carried out in English at a chosen lab. Applicants select SINGA in the A*STAR scholarship portal and need two referee reports for processing.
| Amount / funding | Monthly stipend S$2,700, rising to S$3,200 after the PhD qualifying examination; full tuition for up to four years; one-time airfare grant up to S$1,500 and settling-in allowance S$1,000 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2026-12-01 |
| Start date | August 2027 |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 02 Computer Science & AI |
About this scholarship
SINGA is a bond-free, fully funded PhD award run jointly by A*STAR and Singapore universities including NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU and SIT. It supports research in science and engineering, including computer science and AI research projects, carried out in English at a chosen lab. Applicants select SINGA in the A*STAR scholarship portal and need two referee reports for processing.
Minimum requirements
Excellent bachelor's or master's degree with strong research potential and English proficiency; international graduate not a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or graduate of a Singapore institution (per SINGA summaries); apply for a listed research project and submit two referee reports before the deadline.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD): Excellent bachelor's or master's degree with strong research potential and English proficiency.
- Apply through the official application route for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) (a-star.edu.sg); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD): 2026-12-01.
- Budget Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) on the funding stated on the record: Monthly stipend S$2,700, rising to S$3,200 after the PhD qualifying examination. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) (Singapore; PhD): work back from the 2026-12-01 deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) first: Excellent bachelor's or master's degree with strong research potential and English proficiency; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) on Monthly stipend S$2,700, rising to S$3,200 after the PhD qualifying examination; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) — August 2027 intake (PhD) (02 Computer Science & AI), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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