A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry.

A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

a Master's Student

Other Citizen, Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship is newly launched in November 2018 to attract top talents to pursue a PhD in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines.

ACIS Scholars will have invaluable 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. Scholars will be working hand-in-hand with autonomous universities, government agencies and top global companies that are collaborating with A*STAR.

The ACIS Scholarship provides a competitive stipend of up to S$5,000 monthly, on top of other allowances, and full tuition fees support for up to four years of PhD studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) or Singapore Management University (SMU).

In addition, ACIS Scholars can look forward to support for an overseas attachment of up to 12 months during your PhD. Scholars can also apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) to further your research expertise and expand your global network at top overseas universities or research entities.

Pursue your passion in Computing and Information Science with the ACIS Scholarship and experience a suite of exciting career opportunities in A*STAR, industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and academia upon graduation.

Course of Study

Computing, Information Science

Bond Period

SC and SPR: No Bond; Non-citizen: 3 years

Value of Awards

Monthly allowance:
Singapore citizen: $5,000
Permanent Resident: $4,000
Non-citizen: $3,750
Full tuition fees (for up to 4 years)
Other allowance includes: Book allowance, Computer allowance, Conference allowance, Miscellaneous allowance, Thesis allowance
Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Requirement/Conditions

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply
Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.