SingaporePhD29 days leftLiving Stipend OnlyA*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) for Overseas PhD Students
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A funded one- to two-year research stay at A*STAR institutes in Singapore for PhD students enrolled at universities outside Singapore, with a monthly stipend and housing allowance. The next nomination deadline is 1 December 2026. Under ARAP, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) hosts PhD students for part of their research under joint supervision by their home university and an A*STAR scientist, in the biomedical and physical sciences, engineering and infocomm. Support includes a monthly stipend, a monthly housing allowance, a one-time IT allowance, an airfare grant, a settling-in allowance, visa costs, medical insurance and a conference allowance; tuition at your home university is not covered. You need at least a Second Class (Upper) Honours bachelor's or equivalent and a good research record, and no English test is required. Students do not apply alone: the A*STAR supervisor and the home university nominate jointly, with deadlines on 1 June and 1 December each year, and attachments can start about 6 months after the award. First find a supervisor at an A*STAR institute, or ask your university office if it is a partner.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsMonthly stipend
Throughout the attachment.
Monthly housing allowance
In Singapore.
Airfare grant, settling-in allowance and visa costs
One-time support.
Medical insurance and conference allowance
Tuition fees are not covered.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: Monthly stipend, Monthly housing allowance, Airfare grant, settling-in allowance and visa costs, Medical insurance and conference allowance.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Nomination by the A*STAR supervisor, Endorsement by the home university and supervisor, Transcripts and CV, Referee reports and the joint project proposal.
There are two routes depending on your country and programme: nomination through the host country's embassy or your home ministry, or an application through a participating university where available. Each route has its own deadlines and quotas, so check which route is open for your country on the official website (https://www.a-star.edu.sg/scholarships/home/international-awards/astar-research-attachment-programme-arap). ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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