NUS Amgen Scholars Program seeks to motivate the next generation of innovators through practical summer research opportunities at world-class educational and research institutions. This fully funded scholarship program has been introduced in the US, Europe, Japan, and now Singapore. One of the recent additions to the list of top universities in Asia providing this prestigious degree is the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The main goal of this undergraduate scholarship program is to support students who want to pursue careers in biology or related fields. This international scholars program includes 8 weeks of comprehensive biomedical or biotechnological research experience in the basic and translational sciences. Faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences, and other partner departments from the National University of Singapore will share their experiences and provide research training to the scholars.
During this scholars program for Asian students, participants will attend information sessions related to Graduate Program opportunities with the National University of Singapore. Students will attend weekly conferences and seminars where they can meet and interact with scientist guest speakers. The program will give access to multiple campus facilities including Library, University Health Services and Sports Centre. This summer research program will be an incredible learning journey with a chance to have different social gatherings and trips.
NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025 in Singapore & Japan:
Host Country:
- Singapore
Host Institution:
- National University of Singapore
Program Location:
- Singapore and Japan
Program Duration:
- May 2025- August 2025
NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025 in Singapore & Japan:
International participants:
- Accommodation will be arranged by the National University of Singapore.
- Students will get a travel grant up to SGD1500 which will cover airfare to Singapore from home country and from Kyoto back to home country after attending the symposium.
- Students will get a stipend of SGD6000 for 8-weeks which will covers all their living costs during the summer program such as local transportation, meals, etc.
- Visa fees will be covered by National University of Singapore.
Local participants:
- Accommodation will be given to local students during the program.
- They will get travel grant which will include round trip airfare to and back from the Symposium.
- A stipend of SGD6000 for 8 weeks will be given which will include cost of living including transportation, meals, etc.
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Eligibility Criteria for NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025:
Applicants applying:
- Should have interest in life science research particularly in the biotechnology and biomedical fields.
- Should meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Must be currently studying in an Asian university.
- Should attach all the documents with their application form mentioned in the application checklist.
- Cannot do any job or take any other courses during the program.
- Should attend the complete program including the Symposium.
- Must attend the orientation, all the conferences, activities and social events.
- Have to provide a written report after completing their research project.
How to apply for NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025:
- Click on the online application form link.
- Fill in your personal information.
- Enter your educational information.
- Answer other questions asked in the form.
- Compile all the required documents in a zip file labelled with your full name before uploading.
- Review the information entered.
- Submit the form.
Documents Required for NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025:
- Student status letter.
- Transcrpit
- CV
- Personal statement.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- 2 referee reports.
NUS Amgen Scholars Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 1st February, 2025.
