Research
A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Junior College)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
View detailsResearch
A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Polytechnic)
Run by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
In personA*STAR research institutes, Singapore8 weeks attached to an A*STAR research institute for the Final Year Project or internship; award runs up to 2 years from Year 2FreeCompetitiveMedium effort
About this opportunity
An award for Singaporean polytechnic Year 2 and 3 students with strong science and mathematics results and a passion for research. Awardees complete an 8-week research internship or Final Year Project at an A*STAR research institute, working alongside A*STAR scientists. The award pays an allowance of SGD 2,000 a year and subsidises tuition fees up to SGD 2,500 a year, for up to two years. Awardees are also invited to A*STAR seminars, outreach events and talks.
Who can apply
Singaporean, in Polytechnic Year 2 or 3, with outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research. Polytechnics nominate candidates; students cannot apply directly to A*STAR.
How to apply
Ask your polytechnic's Scholarship Office to nominate you, as the award is offered annually to Year 2 and 3 polytechnic students through nominations from the polytechnics only. The A*STAR page does not state nomination dates; enquiries go to Youth_Science_Office@a-star.edu.sg.
What you get
StipendScholarshipNetwork
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Singaporean, in Polytechnic Year 2 or 3, with outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research. Polytechnics nominate candidates; students cannot apply directly to A*STAR.
Is it paid?+
No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.
What will I walk away with?+
You can expect stipend, scholarship and network.
How do I apply?+
Ask your polytechnic's Scholarship Office to nominate you, as the award is offered annually to Year 2 and 3 polytechnic students through nominations from the polytechnics only.
Related opportunities
ResearchUrgent: 1 day left
Polygence Core Program
Polygence
View detailsResearch62 days left
Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP)
ASDRP, Olive Children Foundation
View detailsInternship
A*STAR Research Institutes Direct Attachment
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
View detailsCourse85 days left
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
Yale University
View detailsInternship
NParks Internship
National Parks Board (NParks)
View detailsLast verified 30 September 2026·Updated 30 September 2026·Source