The August intake generally carries more places and a wider choice of supervisors. But if your documents are not ready, going well in the next intake beats rushing a weak application into this one.
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SINGA 2027 intake
SINGA runs two intakes a year, January and August, each with its own deadline. Applications for the August intake normally close at 23:59 Singapore time on 1 December of the preceding year — so starting in August 2027 means a December 2026 deadline.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August intake deadline | 1 December 2026, 23:59 SGT | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Interviews | Spring 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Results and offers | Summer 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| PhD begins | August 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What this cycle pays
- S$2,700 a month at the start
- S$3,200 a month once the Qualifying Examination is passed
- Full tuition, a one-off airfare and a settling-in allowance
Questions about this cycle
The Qualifying Examination is part of the PhD structure and a second attempt is usually allowed, though rules differ by institution. The higher stipend tier is tied to it, so confirm the timing with your supervisor early.
Official source
This page was written from: A*STAR — the SINGA programme. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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