A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship 2025

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 PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of A*STAR PhD Scholarship
• A*STAR PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for A*STAR PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Agency for Science, Technology and Research

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. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate wit... continue reading

A*STAR PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	01 Aug 2025
Country to study	Singapore
Type	PhD
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of A*STAR PhD Scholarship

Successful applicants will be given the following support for up to 4 years :

• Full tuition fees
• Other allowances including
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Conference allowanc
• Thesis allowance
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

A*STAR PhD Scholarship Courses

• Computer and Information Sciences

Requirements for A*STAR PhD Scholarship Qualification

• 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 an autonomous university
• Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia

Application Deadline

August 1, 2025

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 Agency for Science, Technology and Research scholarship webpage