Amgen Scholars Asia Program at the National University of Singapore (Fully Funded)

Applications will open soon for the Amgen Scholars Asia Program 2027, an eight week funded summer research program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for undergraduate students from universities across Asia. The program is for students studying Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences who want to pursue a PhD. Selected scholars receive accommodation, a SGD 6000 stipend, a travel grant of up to SGD 1500 (for international scholars) and visa support.

They also work in a NUS lab under expert faculty mentors and present their findings at the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium in Kyoto, Japan. The application deadline is 1 February 2027, 6:00 PM SGT. The official information does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Host Country: Singapore (symposium in Kyoto, Japan)
Degree Level Required: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Opens: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027, 6:00 PM SGT (GMT+8)
Application Fee: None
Open to All Nationalities: No. It is open to students enrolled at universities in eligible Asian countries and regions, regardless of nationality

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Benefits for Scholars:

International Scholars

Accommodation: Arranged by NUS
Travel grant: Up to SGD 1500, covering airfare from your home country to Singapore, and from Japan back to your home country after the symposium, via the most direct economical route
Stipend: SGD 6000 for the full program
Visa: NUS will initiate your Training Employment Pass (TEP) application and cover the fees

Local Scholars

Accommodation: You must stay in the accommodation provided for the whole program
Travel grant: Round trip airfare for the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium is arranged and covered by the program
Stipend: SGD 6000 for the full program

Good to Know

You must arrange your own private health and travel insurance. Neither the Amgen Foundation nor NUS provides health insurance.
The stipend is meant to cover all your living costs, such as local transport, meals and social gatherings.

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What Is Expected of Participants:

This is a full time program. Scholars cannot take any courses or hold a job during the program, and must attend its entire duration, including the symposium. Participants are expected to:

Live in the accommodation provided by NUS
Take part fully in the day to day life of their research group, respect everyone in the lab, and attend lab meetings and other gatherings
Complete laboratory safety training and pass the test before starting lab work
Attend the orientation, all required conferences, activities and social events
Give a poster and an oral presentation on their summer research project
Submit a written report when the project is complete
Present their project at the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium

Eligibility Criteria:

Is enrolled at a college or university in an eligible Asian country that awards a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Has completed at least the first year of undergraduate study by the time the program begins
Is not graduating before the summer program begins
Will resume undergraduate studies for at least one semester or one quarter after the program ends
Has a strong record of academic performance
Has a good working knowledge of English
Is interested in pursuing a PhD

English Proficiency Requirements

If English is not your first language, or your university does not teach in English, you must show one of the following. All scores must be within 1 year of the result date.

TOEFL (iBT) minimum score of 72
IELTS overall band score of 5.5
Cambridge English FCE
TOEIC score of 1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785, or TOEIC S&W score of 310

If your university teaches fully in English, a letter from the university confirming this is enough.

Eligible Countries and Regions

Your home university must be based in one of these places.

Eastern Asia

China
China, Hong Kong SAR
China, Macao SAR
China, Taiwan Province of China
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Japan
Mongolia
Republic of Korea

South Eastern Asia

Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor Leste
Viet Nam

Central Asia

Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan

Southern Asia

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka

Western Asia

Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Cyprus
Georgia
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
State of Palestine
Syrian Arab Republic
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Yemen

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Host Labs and Research Projects:

Research projects are shared only with shortlisted applicants. Projects are assigned through a ranking system, so not everyone gets their first choice. Please do not contact potential supervisors about projects.

Host labs may come from several NUS departments:

Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Anatomy
Department of Physiology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology

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Documents Required:

Prepare all documents before you start the online application. All files must be in PDF format and named exactly as shown.

Student Status Letter (YourName_Status): An official university letter on letterhead stating your particulars, enrolment status, degree program, and start and expected completion dates
Transcript (YourName_Transcript): Your most updated English translated transcript, showing your particulars and current program, on institute letterhead
Curriculum Vitae (YourName_CV): A 1 page CV with your contact details, educational qualifications, research experience, technical and software skills, and referee details
Personal Statement (YourName_Personal): A 1 page statement covering why you are interested in the program, your passion and research interests, and what you expect to learn and experience
Proof of English Proficiency (YourName_English): One of the accepted test scores above, or a letter from your university confirming English medium teaching
Referee Reports: No document needed from you. Nominate at least 2 referees on the online form using their professional emails, preferably faculty members who know your research potential. They will submit their reports independently.

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Important Dates:

1 Nov 2026: Online application opens
1 Feb 2027, 6:00 PM SGT: Online application closes
Mid March 2027 onwards: Notification of admission status
30 May 2027: Scholars arrive in Singapore
31 May 2027: Orientation and research attachment starts
30 Jul 2027: Research attachment ends
2 Aug 2027: Depart for Tokyo, Japan
3 to 5 Aug 2027: Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium in Kyoto
5 Aug 2027: Scholars dismissed in Japan to return home

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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How to Apply:

Read the eligibility criteria and FAQ on the official NUS Amgen Scholars page.
Prepare all required documents with the correct file names.
Put all documents into one ZIP folder labelled with your full name.
Complete the online application form between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027, 6:00 PM SGT, with accurate and up to date information.
Check your email after applying. You will receive instructions on how to upload your documents, so follow them carefully.
Remind your referees to submit their letters before their deadline.

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