A * STAR Scholarship in Computer and Information Sciences (ACIS)

The A * STAR Scholarship in Computer and Information Sciences (ACIS) was launched in November 2018 to attract the best talent to pursue a doctorate in the disciplines of computer and information science (CIS).

ACIS Fellows will have invaluable opportunities to research real-world problems across the spectrum of computing, from deep learning to healthcare, data analysis for better machine learning, to modeling and simulation for advanced applications.

The medjouel.com team informs you that the ACIS scholarship offers a competitive stipend of up to $ 5,000 per month, in addition to other stipends, and full support for tuition fees for up to four years of study. PhD 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 fellows can look forward to supporting an attachment abroad of up to 12 months during your doctorate. Researchers can also apply for the A * STAR International Scholarship (AIF) to deepen your research expertise and expand your global network in the best universities or research entities abroad.

Pursue your passion for IT and information science with the ACIS scholarship and discover a suite of exciting career opportunities in A * STAR, industrial R&D labs, tech companies, spin-off companies and universities after graduation.

Apply for the ACIS scholarship today!

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ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

  • Be Singaporeans and other nationals intending to acquire Singaporean nationality
  • Meet the criteria and obtain admission to a doctoral program * in one of the following schools:
    • NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
    • NUS School of Computer Science
    • SMU School of Information Systems
    • Technology and Design Pillar of SUTD Information Systems
  • Have obtained at least a 2nd higher specialized baccalaureate or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Strong interest in pursuing a research career in industry R&D laboratories, technology companies, spin-off companies and / or universities

* Applicants for thematic programs who apply or who have been admitted to schools / departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS scholarship if their doctoral project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A * STAR may include additional selection criteria depending on the scholarship policies in effect. These policies are subject to change from time to time without notice.

BLANKET

Successful applicants will receive the following support * for up to four years:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly subsistence allowance and CPF contribution (if applicable) according to the employer contribution rate in force ^
    Monthly living allowance Amount
    For the citizens of Singapore 5 000 S $
    For permanent citizens of Singapore ^ 4 000 S $
    For non-Singaporean citizens ^ $ 3,750
  • Other allowances, including
    • Book allocation
    • IT allocation
    • Conference allowance
    • Indemnity for incidental costs
    • Thesis allowance
  • Support for up to 12 months of attachment abroad

Note:
* All rates / allowances are subject to adjustments by A * STAR from time to time.
^ Non-Singaporean academics and permanent residents of Singapore will receive the following from the date of Singapore citizenship:
(i) Monthly living allowance at the rate applicable to Singaporean citizens;
(ii) CPF monthly contribution.

Post-doctoral opportunity:
ACIS scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for the  international A * STAR scholarship  , which provides up to 2 years of financial support for post-doctoral training in a leading laboratory or institution abroad.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for ACIS, please click here  .

The application cycle is aligned with university admissions in August or January of each year, as follows.

Admission Last day for online application submission with a full set of supporting documents
August 2020 February 1, 2020
January 2021 August 1, 2020

Applicants must simultaneously apply for admission to a doctorate at the intended university.

Please note that the choice of doctoral director (s), project and university of the selected candidates is subject to approval by A * STAR.

Applicants can submit GRE notes (if available) to be included in the overall assessment of their scholarship application.

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