The A*Star International Fellowship is open for international students to pursue a postdoctoral degree in Singapore. Our postdoctoral scholarships offer sophisticated teaching possibilities at prestigious universities and labs to assist you in creating fresh scientific capacities and undertaking cutting-edge studies in your specialization sector. Not only will you teach from the finest minds, but through this international knowledge, you will also create invaluable networks with the worldwide research community.
The A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) is a prestigious scholarship designed to support early-career researchers in advancing their careers in research and innovation. Through this fellowship, successful applicants will receive up to 2 years of overseas postdoctoral training in leading overseas universities, research institutions or overseas deep-tech startups which are portfolio companies of top-tier venture capital/builder firms. The AIF aims to nurture global-ready talent who will contribute meaningfully to A*STAR’s mission and the broader R&D ecosystem upon the completion of their training.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Post-Doctoral Fellowship
- Institution(s): A*STAR
- Study Destination: Singapore
- Course Offered:
- Chemicals, materials, and energy
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Food, nutrition & consumer care
- Pharmaceuticals & biologics
- Medical technology
- Infocomms (infocommunications)
- Program Period: 2 years
- Deadline:
- Round 1: 1 October of the preceding year
- Round 2: 1 March of the same year
Scholarship Coverage
The A* International Fellowship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 2 years of overseas post-doctoral research training:
- Monthly overseas living allowance.
- Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable).
- Annual return airfare.
- Other allowances include:
- Settling-in allowance.
- Computer allowance.
- Book allowance.
- Conference allowance.
- Annual personal insurance.
- The 3 years will be completed and funded by the preferred A*STAR Research Institute.
- All rates/allowances vary according to country and university/lab and are subject to A*STAR adjustments from time to time.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the A*Star International fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Languages: English
- Eligible Countries: Singaporeans and other nationals may apply, but non-Singaporeans are required to have obtained Singapore citizenship prior to the commencement of the fellowship.
- Have completed a PhD within the last 4 years.
- Possess excellent publication records.
- Does not have existing bonds to any institution.
- Have applied or be applying for a relevant post-doctoral position at a top overseas university/laboratory.
- Applicants in the final stages of their PhD may apply for the AIF. However, their AIF award is confirmed only upon conferment of their PhD degree.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.
A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.
How to apply for an A*Star International Fellowship?
Please follow the following important steps to avail this scholarship:
- Sign Up Create your own account, then enter your e-mail and password. You will see the online application form.
- Fill in the required application, then submit.
- After you have submitted all the required documents, your application will be reviewed and you may be requested to provide more information while we assess your application. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend psychometric test(s) and at least two rounds of interviews.
Please note for the interview: You will be given 15 minutes to present your proposed research project. This is followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
If you qualify for the next interview round(s), you will need to seek endorsement from your proposed A*STAR Research Institute Supervisor and Executive Director for you to serve the 1-year service commitment period at that Research Institute after the postdoctoral training under the AIF.
Website
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