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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE-GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA) - Summer Research Internship 2025

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
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This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns. 

Fellowship Award Amount: S$2,000/month + a one-time additional Metcalf award of $3,000 USD

Summer Internship Time Commitment: 8 weeks, full-time, minimum

Location: Singapore (in-person)                          

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE-GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA) PROGRAM

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s research institutes. 

Students who are pursuing their bachelor’s or degree in a STEM field (Computing and Information Science, Biomedical Science, Physical Science or Engineering-related disciplines) can apply for attachments of two to six months in duration. Open to 2nd and 3rd years - students must not graduate by the time of their internship (must remain in matriculation at the home university throughout the attachment). 

 

Application Steps

Step 1: View SIPGA Project List for Project Selection

Please click here to view the SIPGA Project List to identify the project(s) you wish to apply for.

 

Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documents

Please prepare the following supporting documents for submission:

  • Copy of passport
  • Latest academic transcripts of your bachelor's degree. Translated transcripts are necessary if the originals are not in English.
  • Updated Resume / Curriculum Vitae

 

Step 3: Submit Application

Submit your online application here. You are welcome to apply for up to three (3) projects concurrently. 

****Once you have completed your application, please email Katie Fassbinder at katief@uchicago.edu to inform her that you have submitted your completed application to A*STAR.****

 

Step 4: Online Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the A*STAR researcher for an online interview within 2-3 weeks from the date of application. 

 

Step 5: Await Award Outcome

Successful applicants will be notified within 2 months from the date of application.

 

Questions?

Contact SIPGA_Office@hq.a-star.edu.sg or katief@uchicago.edu

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to international 2rd and 3rd year bachelor’s students; 4th years that will not graduate in Summer 2025 are also eligible to apply (students must remain matriculated in their home university during the attachment period)
  • Obtained/on track to obtain at least 3.3 GPA
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Strong interest in a research career
  • Must be eligible for Training Employment Pass for Singapore (if you are not sure, please contact Katie Fassbinder, katief@uchicago.edu)