A*STAR with NUS, NTU, SUTD and SMU · Singapore

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Singapore's flagship international PhD award for first-time international graduate researchers in Singapore.

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DestinationSingapore

Degree levelPhD

FundingFully Funded

DeadlineNext cycle not announced

Eligibility at a glance

Pakistan eligibility Yes

Nationality International students studying for the first time in Singapore

Minimum qualification Strong Bachelor's/Master's preparation suitable for PhD research

Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated

Prerequisite background Strong STEM/research background matched to an A*STAR or partner-university PhD project

Eligible fields of study Science, engineering, computing, biomedical, technology and related research areas

Work experience Not required; strong research potential and academic references expected

Age limit No general age limit stated

English / language Proficient written and spoken English

Admission required first No

Nomination required No

Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply

What the scholarship covers

Tuition Full tuition fees for funded PhD period

Stipend Monthly stipend for up to four years

Travel support One-time airfare grant

Insurance Programme/university arrangements apply

Other benefits One-time settling-in allowance and world-class research supervision

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Verification & official source

Last verified: 8 August 2026

Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced

A*STAR confirms SINGA funding and eligibility; next 2027 application deadline was not surfaced on the current official brochure/page at verification.

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