Through useful summer research opportunities at top-tier academic and research organizations, the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of innovators. The US, Europe, Japan, and now Singapore have all implemented this fully financed scholarship scheme. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of the more recent additions to the list of top Asian colleges offering this esteemed degree.
This undergraduate scholarship program’s primary objective is to assist individuals who wish to work in biology or related subjects. Eight weeks of extensive biomedical or biotechnological research experience in the fundamental and translational sciences are part of this program for overseas researchers.
However, the fellows will get research training and experience sharing from faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences and other partner departments at the National University of Singapore.
Benefits
Here are the benefits of the scholar’s program that applicants should know;
International Scholars
- Accommodation: Arranged by the National University of Singapore.
- Travel grant: up to SGD1500
- To cover airfare to Singapore from home country and from Kyoto back to my home country after the symposium via the most direct economical route.
- Stipend: SGD6000 for the 8-week program
- Visa application: TEP applications will be initiated by the National University of Singapore and fees will be covered.
Local Scholars
- Accommodation: Local students are to stay in the accommodation for the duration of the program.
- Travel grant: Round trip airfare to and back from the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium will be arranged and covered by the program.
- Stipend: SGD6000 for the 8-week program
All students must arrange their own private health and travel insurance. Please be informed that neither the Amgen Foundation nor the National University of Singapore can provide health insurance.
The stipend covers all your living costs during your summer program such as local transportation, meals, etc.
Eligible Countries for NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025 in Singapore & Japan
Here are countries that are eligible for the scholar program.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Here are the eligibility criteria for the program if you are an interested applicant;
- Research in the biological sciences, especially in the domains of biotechnology and biomedicine, should be of interest.
- Must fulfill all qualifying requirements before applying.
- Must be enrolled in a university in Asia at the moment.
- Should include all of the documents listed in the application checklist with their application form.
- During the program, you are not allowed to work or enroll in other classes.
- Should go to the Symposium and the entire program.
- Attendance at all conferences, activities, social events, and orientation is required.
- Must finish their research project and submit a written report.
Application Instructions
To apply for the program, you will have to click on the online application form link and then input your personal information. Well, you should also proceed to enter your educational information and ensure you are able to gather all the necessary documents in a zip file labeled with your full name before you proceed to upload.
Moreover, you will have to review the information that you inputted and then make sure you submit the form.
Deadline
The due date for the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2025 in Singapore & Japan application is 1st February 2025.
Website Link
Official website link; https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/amgen-scholars-program/.
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