Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)

Opportunity Description:


The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for top international students at A*STAR, giving you the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia, and work with distinguished and world-renowned researchers.

Benefits: 

  • Monthly stipend of $1,500
  • Research attachment period should be a minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 6 months.
  • A simple report detailing the student's experience and research project is required to be submitted to A*GA 3 weeks before completion of attachment.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Majors: Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and related fields
  • Undergraduate student in 3rd or 4th year (or Master's Students)

Application Process: 

Students interested in pursuing an attachment at A*STAR Research Institutes (RI) under the SIPGA programme should complete this application form for shortlisting by the RI. For attachment opportunities at the Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), and/or NanoBio Lab (NBL), interested students should email the following RI coordinators directly for placement.

Please include the following supporting documents in the submission of the application form/ email:
•  Curriculum Vitae
•  Educational transcripts/certificates

A list of RI coordinators, as well as further information on the application process, can be found here.

Application Deadline: 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
For more information on this opportunity, please contact: