The A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) is a prestigious research opportunity offered by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore. It allows international PhD students to conduct advanced research at A*STAR institutes for 1–2 years, fostering global collaboration and innovation.

🔆 Benefits
✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses
✅ Monthly housing allowance
✅ One-time airfare grant
✅ One-time settling-in allowance
✅ One-time IT allowance
✅ Visa cost coverage
✅ Medical insurance
✅ Conference allowance
✅ Access to world-class research facilities and global experts

🔆 Why Partner With A*STAR?
✅ Collaborate with leading global researchers
✅ Build strong international research networks
✅ Gain exposure to multidisciplinary research
✅ Enhance PhD training with real-world impact
✅ Work with top partner universities like:
✅ University of Manchester
✅ University College London
✅ University of Surrey
✅ University of Warwick

🔆 Research Areas
✅ Biomedical Sciences
✅ Physical Sciences
✅ Engineering & Technology
✅ Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
✅ Interdisciplinary and applied research fields

🔆 Eligibility
✅ Must be an international PhD student enrolled at an overseas university
✅ Must be nominated jointly by home university & A*STAR supervisor
✅ Bachelor’s degree with at least Second-Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
✅ Strong academic and research track record
✅ Strong recommendation/referral reports

🔆 Duration
✅ Research attachment duration: 1 to 2 years
✅ Start typically 6 months after selection/award

🔆 How to apply
✅ Identify and connect with an ASTAR researcher/supervisor
✅ Get approval from your home university
✅ Prepare a joint research proposal
✅ Submit nomination through ASTAR researcher
✅ Wait for evaluation and selection decision

🔆 Require documents
✅ Academic transcripts and certificates
✅ Research proposal (jointly prepared)
✅ Updated CV/Resume
✅ Recommendation letters
✅ Passport copy
✅ Any additional documents required by A*STAR

🔆 Deadline
✅ Nomination deadlines: 1 June 2025 and 1 December 2025
✅ Applications are submitted via A*STAR supervisors (not direct application)

🔆 Additional Information
✅ Open only through nomination process
✅ Encourages long-term international research collaboration
✅ Highly competitive and research-focused program