A*STAR Scientific Attachments

A*STAR and participating research institutes

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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

Applicants who meet the individual institute's academic, field, duration and work-authorisation requirements

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About this opportunity

A*STAR institutes may offer scientific attachments and student research opportunities. This is a broad category rather than one universal award; confirm that a specific attachment is currently available and whether it is paid.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Applicants who meet the individual institute's academic, field, duration and work-authorisation requirements
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. CV; transcript; proof of enrolment; cover letter and any institute-specific documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Host institute review

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Tips from our advisors

1. Search current student awards and institute vacancies; do not assume all attachments are funded.
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. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
7. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.

Quick answers

Who can apply for A*STAR Scientific Attachments?

Applicants who meet the individual institute's academic, field, duration and work-authorisation requirements

What does A*STAR Scientific Attachments cover?

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

When is the deadline for A*STAR Scientific Attachments?

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 Scientific Attachments?

Host countries: Singapore.

What documents do I need for A*STAR Scientific Attachments?

CV; transcript; proof of enrolment; cover letter and any institute-specific documents.

How are applicants selected for A*STAR Scientific Attachments?

Host institute review

How much work is the A*STAR Scientific Attachments application?

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