Entirely online through SINGA’s own portal, where a single application puts you in front of several participating Singaporean institutions. There is no citizenship restriction, but the subject must sit within science or engineering. Message us on WhatsApp for help choosing a research area.
Singapore · PhD funding
SINGA — A Funded PhD in Singapore
Four years of doctoral funding inside one of Asia’s strongest research ecosystems, taught in English. The scope is narrow and explicit: science and engineering, and PhD only.
- S$2,700
- Starting monthly stipend
- S$3,200
- After qualifying exam
- Tuition
- Tuition covered
- Airfare
- One-off airfare
Overview
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a joint programme between Singapore’s research agency A*STAR and the country’s leading universities. It funds international students to pursue a PhD in science and engineering, taught entirely in English.
The stipend has a step in it that matters for budgeting: it starts at S$2,700 a month and rises to S$3,200 once you pass the Qualifying Examination. Plan the first eighteen months to two years on the lower figure rather than the higher one.
What the scholarship covers
- Full PhD tuition fees
- A monthly stipend of S$2,700, rising to S$3,200 after the Qualifying Examination
- A one-off airfare to Singapore and a settling-in allowance
- Access to A*STAR research institutes and the labs of Singapore’s leading universities
Eligibility
- International students, with candidates from all countries considered
- Excellent results at bachelor’s and, where applicable, master’s level
- A clear research interest in science or engineering, leading to a PhD or EngD
- Evidence of English — usually TOEFL or IELTS, to the institution’s requirement
How to apply
The step-by-step application process for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA).
01.Explore fields and supervisors
Work through A*STAR and university research areas to match your interest.
02.Apply online
One application on SINGA’s central portal covers several institutions.
03.Submit references and results
Two academic references, transcripts and language scores are required.
04.Interview and offer
Shortlisted candidates interview, after which institution and supervisor are settled.
Application cycles
Each cycle has its own page with that round’s dates, figures and changes — kept in step with the official notice.
Frequently asked questions
No. SINGA is doctoral only — PhD or EngD. For a master’s in Singapore you would need a university’s own award or a different programme; this is not that route.
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