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A*STAR 2022 Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

The A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship aims to attract and nurture top talents who wish to pursue a PhD in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines, opening the gateway to exciting careers in A*STAR, industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and academia.

Scholars in the programme will be exposed to boundless opportunities to research on real-world issues across the whole spectrum of computing science, from deep learning for healthcare, data analytics for improved machine learning, to modelling and simulation for advanced applications.

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A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Application Deadline01 Feb 2023
TypePostgraduate
SponsorAgency for Science, Technology and Research
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to four years:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly sustenance allowance and CPF contribution (where applicable) based on the prevailing employer’s contribution rate^
    Monthly Sustenance Allowance Amount
    For Singapore Citizens S$5,800
    For Singapore Permanent Citizens^ S$4,800
    For Non-Singapore Citizens^ S$4,550
  • Other allowances including
    • Book allowance
    • Computer allowance
    • Conference allowance
    • Miscellaneous allowance
    • Thesis allowance
  • Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Note:
*All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
^Non-Singaporean scholars and Singapore Permanent Residents will receive the following with effect from the date of obtaining Singapore citizenship:
(i) Monthly sustenance allowance at the rate applicable for Singapore citizens;
(ii) Monthly CPF contribution.


Requirements for A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

  • Singaporeans and other nationals welcome to apply
  • Non-Singaporeans must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
  • Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
  • Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
    • NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
    • NUS School of Computing 
    • SMU School of Information Systems 
    • SUTD Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar
  • Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia

*Applicants for thematic programmes who are applying for or have gained admission to schools/departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS Scholarship if their PhD project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline

February 1, 2023


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Agency for Science, Technology and Research on sms-applicant-app.a-star.edu.sg to apply

For more details, visit A*STAR website.

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