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.

• Table of Content
• About Agency for Science, Technology and Research
• A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship
• Requirements for A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Application Deadline	01 Feb 2023
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Gender	Men 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.