Research Opportunity in Singapore for PhD Students from A*STAR
The A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) opens for nominations periodically twice a year, with each nomination cycle usually closing on June 1 and December 1 of every year.
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The ASTAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) offers an opportunity for international students enrolled in postgraduate or PhD programs at universities outside Singapore to spend a research attachment period at one of ASTAR’s research institutes in Singapore.
The program aims to strengthen research collaboration between international universities and A*STAR researchers, and to enable students to work on joint research projects that address global challenges in the fields of science, engineering, technology, biomedical sciences, informatics, and innovation.
Benefits
Receive a monthly stipend during the program period.
Receive a monthly housing allowance.
Receive a one-time information technology allowance.
Receive a one-time travel allowance.
Receive a settling-in allowance upon arrival.
Coverage of visa costs.
Medical insurance.
An allowance for participation in conferences.
The opportunity to work within advanced research institutes in Singapore.
Joint research supervision between the home university and A*STAR researchers.
Build an international research network and gain practical experience in an advanced research and development environment.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be postgraduate students or PhD students registered at a university outside Singapore.
- Applicants must be jointly nominated by a supervisor at their home university and a supervisor from A*STAR.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with good academic standing, equivalent to Second-Class Upper Honours or above.
- Applicants must have a good record in scientific research.
- Applicants must provide strong recommendation reports.
- Applicants must be able to communicate in English. The program does not require an official language test, but applicants must have an appropriate level of English proficiency.
- For students enrolled in integrated master’s/PhD programs, participation in ARAP is only during the PhD phase.
The ASTAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) opens for nominations twice a year, with each nomination cycle closing on June 1 and December 1 of every year. It is recommended to begin contacting the university supervisor and the ASTAR researcher several months before the deadline, as nominations are submitted through supervisors and not through direct individual applications