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) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR's R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis.

A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

a Master's Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR, Other Citizen

August 1, 2025

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

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.

A monthly stipend will be provided to scholars, in addition to up to four years of funding for your PhD studies at autonomous universities in Singapore.

Scholars can also look forward to an overseas attachment of up to 12 months during their PhD studies.

ACIS scholars who are interested to further deepen their research expertise and expand their global network through post-doctoral training at top overseas universities or research entities can apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) upon completion of their PhD studies.

At A*STAR Graduate Academy, we strongly believe that diversity in talent fosters innovation, forward-thinking and interdisciplinary research. We welcome you to join our community of curious minds to share fresh perspectives to help overcome ever-evolving challenges in the field of science and research. As an A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship scholar, you have the opportunity to study locally to receive the highest quality education from the best schools and leading Universities. You can look forward to making significant contributions to Science, Singapore, and Singaporeans.

Pursue your passion for Computing and Information Science with the ACIS Scholarship today!

Course of Study

Computing, Information Science

Bond Period

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

Value of Awards

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years :
Full tuition fees
Other allowances including book allowance, computer allowance, conference allowance, thesis allowance
Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Mid-term ACIS awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the full-term ACIS awardees from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.

Requirement/Conditions

Applicants must:

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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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

For Mid-Term ACIS applicants:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply
Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
Enrolled in a Singapore autonomous university and minimally complete at least 1 semester at the point of scholarship application
On track to attain excellent academic standing for current degree
Good research potential and/or achievements
Current university supervisor to be at least 1 out of the 2 academic referees

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

First application cycle:
Opens on 1 November
Closes on 1 February of following year

Second application cycle:
Opens on 1 May
Closes on 1 August

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