2026 Singapore International Graduate Award

Applications are open for the 2026 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), a collaboration between A*STAR, NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, and SIT. This bond-free award is for international students with excellent undergraduate and/or master’s results and a strong interest in PhD or EngD research in Science and Engineering at a Singapore university.

Students can choose PhD or EngD training at A*STAR research institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, or SIT. Upon successful completion, students receive a PhD or EngD degree from NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, or SIT.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results. Note: SINGA is primarily for international students studying in Singapore for the first time. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, and international students who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Good academic referee reports.

Benefits:

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies, including:

• Tuition fees
• Monthly stipend of S$2,700 (increased to S$3,200 after passing the Qualifying Examination)
• One-time airfare grant (up to S$1,500)
• One-time settling-in allowance (S$1,000)

Application Procedure:

1. Browse PhD Research Projects: Browse projects in the Research Areas section.
2. Documents Required: Prepare the following documents before applying. Note: Do not mail hard copies. All documents are submitted online. a. Valid Passport b. Recent passport-sized photo (.jpeg or .png format)
3. Transcripts & Reports: All transcripts must be in English.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.
• Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) or a letter of certification from the university if your degree certificate has not yet been conferred.
• 2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
• You may be required to submit satisfactory GRE scores (university admission requirement).
• Submission of IELTS/TOEFL/SAT I & II/GATE results is optional and may be requested later by the university.