Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award – (SIPGA)

Deadline: 31 March 2018
Open to: international students
Benefits: monthly stipend of 1,500 USD

Description

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for top international students at A*STAR, giving you the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia, and work with distinguished and world-renowned researchers.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is inviting applications for Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA). These awards are open for application by international students in Biomedical, Science and Engineering related disciplines who are undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, or Master students.

Eligibility

International students in Biomedical, Science and Engineering related disciplines who are undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, or Master students.

Benefits

Monthly stipend of 1,500 USD.
Research attachment period should be a minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 6 months.
A simple report detailing the student’s experience and research project is required to be submitted to A*GA 3 weeks before completion of attachment.

How to apply?

Interested students can browse through A*STAR Research Institutes (RIs) and Consortia for attachment opportunities.

Interested students are to contact A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia directly for attachment opportunities.

Please submit the following supporting documents via email to the contact person for the Research Institute that you would like to be attached to.

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. English-Translated Transcripts of Bachelor and Master Studies (if any)
  3. Copy of Identity Certificate/ Passport
  4. Recommendation letter (if any)
  5. Proposed start and end date of attachment
  6. A*STAR Research Institutes Coordinator List

For more information please visit the official website.