NUS Graduate School is currently accepting applications for the A*STAR ACIS Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NUS Graduate School - A*STAR ACIS Scholarship
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.
Benefits of NUS Graduate School - A*STAR ACIS Scholarship
- Successful candidates will receive a funded PhD scholarship in Singapore.
- Monthly stipend for Singapore Citizens: SGD 5,800.
- Monthly stipend for Singapore Permanent Residents: SGD 4,800.
- Monthly stipend for International Students: SGD 4,550.
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire PhD duration.
- CPF contributions for Singapore Citizens on top of stipend.
- Additional allowances including book, computer, conference, thesis, and miscellaneous support.
- Funding support for up to 12 months of overseas research attachment.
- Opportunity to apply for A*STAR International Fellowship for postdoctoral training.
- Access to world-class research labs and industry collaborations in Singapore.
- Strong exposure to real-world R&D projects across computing disciplines.
NUS Graduate School - A*STAR ACIS Scholarship Requirements
- Applicants must apply for or pursue a PhD in computing and information science disciplines.
- Candidates from Singapore, Singapore Permanent Residents, and all international students can apply.
- Applicants must apply for PhD admission at a partner university alongside the scholarship.
- Candidates must hold at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Applicants may submit GRE scores if available to strengthen their application.
- Candidates must show strong interest in computing research careers in industry or academia.
- Applicants must focus on areas such as AI, machine learning, data science, computing systems, or simulation.
- Applicants must submit at least two referee reports as part of the application.
- Candidates must provide a research proposal and full academic credentials.
- Final selection includes multiple interview rounds with A*STAR leadership and research experts.
- Supervisor and research project approval remains subject to A*STAR and partner institutions.
Application Date and Process
- The application cycle is aligned to the university admission intakes in August or January each year, as follows.
- Applicants should concurrently apply PhD admission to their intended university.
- Please note that the choice of PhD supervisor(s), project and university of successful candidates is subject to approval by A*STAR.
- Applicants may submit GRE scores (if available) to be included in the overall assessment of their scholarship application.
- Please refer to the “Research Areas and Supervisors” tab on the AGS webpage for a list of A*STAR approved supervisors. If the supervisor that you are interested to work with is not found in the lists, you may like to contact the supervisor to discuss possible projects.”
- Applicants have to submit at least 2 referee reports and a description of their proposed research area and all their academic credentials. There will be at least 2 rounds of interviews involving the top management of the Biomedical Research Council or Science & Engineering Research Council, and researchers from A*STAR’s Research Entities.
Application Deadline
01 August, 2026
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