Program Description: 

Title: A*STAR ACIS PhD Scholarship 2025

Application deadline: 

A*STAR ACIS PhD Scholarship 2025: Overview

The A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for talented individuals who aspire to pursue a PhD in Computing and Information Science (CIS) disciplines at one of Singapore’s autonomous universities. The programme is designed to cultivate a new generation of CIS researchers who will contribute to Singapore’s innovation ecosystem in academia, industry R&D, technology enterprises, and start-ups.

Scholars will engage in advanced research in areas such as deep learning for healthcare, data analytics, machine learning, and simulation modelling. The scholarship also offers a 12-month overseas research attachment and a pathway to apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) for post-doctoral studies.

A*STAR ACIS PhD Scholarship 2025: Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be Singaporeans or other nationals (non-Singaporeans must have studied or be studying at a Singapore autonomous university).

• Hold or be on track to obtain at least a Second Upper-Class Honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

• Be in the final year of undergraduate study or already enrolled in a PhD programme.

• Secure admission to a PhD programme at a Singapore autonomous university.

• Demonstrate strong interest in a research career in CIS (industry R&D, academia, or tech enterprises).

Mid-Term Applicants (additional eligibility):

• Must have completed at least 1 semester of PhD studies at a Singapore autonomous university.

• Have excellent academic standing and research potential/achievements.

• One of the two academic referees must be the current university supervisor.

A*STAR ACIS PhD Scholarship 2025: Benefits

Successful applicants will receive support for up to 4 years, including:

• Full tuition fees

• Monthly stipend

• Book allowance

• Computer allowance

• Conference allowance

• Thesis allowance

• Support for overseas research attachment (up to 12 months)

Mid-Term Scholars will receive the same benefits as full-term awardees, including retrospective reimbursement of tuition fees and other compulsory charges from Year 1 onward.

Note: All rates and allowances are subject to change based on A*STAR policies.

Application Process

• Apply for admission to a PhD programme at a Singapore autonomous university.

• Prepare academic transcripts, proof of degree (or expected degree), research statement, and referee details.

• Refer to the Research Areas and Supervisors section on the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) webpage to find approved supervisors.

• If your preferred supervisor is not listed, you may contact them directly to discuss possible research collaboration.

Important Notes

• Scholarship offers are conditional upon securing admission into an eligible PhD programme.

• A*STAR may update selection criteria without prior notice.

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