Are you an international student dreaming of cutting-edge research in a vibrant, global hub? The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious and fully funded PhD and EngD scholarship program is a golden opportunity to pursue your doctoral studies at Singapore’s top universities and research institutes. With state-of-the-art facilities, globally recognized faculty, and strong links to industry, SINGA supports international students with excellent academic backgrounds and a strong passion for research in science and engineering fields.

SINGA 2026- PhD in Singapore Overview

  • Host Country: Singapore
  • Host Institutions:
    • A*STAR Research Institutes
    • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
    • National University of Singapore (NUS)
    • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
    • Singapore Management University (SMU)
    • Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
  • Degree Level: PhD / EngD
  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 1 December 2025 (for August 2026 intake)

Eligible Research Areas for A*STAR PhD scholarship Singapore

SINGA supports advanced research in the following fields:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Computing and Information Sciences
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Physical Sciences

You may conduct research at A*STAR, NTU, NUS, SUTD, SMU, or SIT, and graduate with a PhD or EngD from one of the partner universities.

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Eligibility Criteria for SINGA Fully Funded PhD Abroad?

  • International graduates with excellent academic records
  • Strong interest in PhD or EngD-level research
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Strong recommendations from academic referees

Note: Students who are Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, or have studied at Singaporean tertiary institutions are not eligible.

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How to Apply for SINGA 2026?

Follow these steps to complete your application:

Step 1: Visit Official SINGA Scholarship for International Students Call

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Step 2: Browse and read the research areas and projects of interest:

A*STAR Supervisors and Projects

NTU Colleges and Schools

NUS Graduate School

SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)

SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres

SIT Applied Research

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents for Fully Funded PhD Scholarship

Step 4: Submit Scholarship Application Online to Study Abroad

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SINGA Scholarship Benefits

The SINGA Award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD/EngD studies, including:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend of SGD 2,700, increased to SGD 3,200 after qualifying exam
  • One-time airfare grant of up to SGD 1,500
  • One-time settling-in allowance of SGD 1,000

Apply Now— Start Research Journey in Singapore!

Take your career to the next level with SINGA 2026, a gateway to global opportunities and scientific excellence in the heart of Asia.

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Muhammad Usman

Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science (formally Tokyo Tech).

4 Comments

  • Mulatu · September 11, 2019 at 12:39 AM

    Need phd fully funded scholar ship

  • Estifanose Wondaye Lulla · November 22, 2019 at 3:15 PM

    To fellow in Phd program of Epidemiology in your university.
    Thank you.

      Muhammad Usman · November 23, 2019 at 3:36 PM

      What?

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