A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Overseas PhD students meeting the programme's eligibility requirements and research collaboration conditions

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About this opportunity

ARAP supports eligible overseas PhD students undertaking research at A*STAR research institutes, often with joint supervision or collaboration arrangements. It is a longer research attachment rather than a short summer internship.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Overseas PhD students meeting the programme's eligibility requirements and research collaboration conditions
2. Note the deadline. Rolling (apply with your CV through the online form; no fixed deadline stated on the page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Academic CV; transcripts; research proposal or interests; supervisor and institutional documents as required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Academic and research-host selection

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check current eligibility, duration and funding with A*STAR before applying.
2. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
3. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
4. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
5. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.

Quick answers

Who can apply for A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)?

Overseas PhD students meeting the programme's eligibility requirements and research collaboration conditions

What does A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) cover?

Research attachment at A*STAR; duration is a minimum of two months. An allowance is not stated on the page.

When is the deadline for A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)?

Rolling (apply with your CV through the online form; no fixed deadline stated on the page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)?

Host countries: Singapore.

What documents do I need for A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)?

Academic CV; transcripts; research proposal or interests; supervisor and institutional documents as required.

How are applicants selected for A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)?

Academic and research-host selection

How much work is the A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) application?

High