NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027 in Singapore | Fully Funded

NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027 is an eight-week fully funded summer research program for undergraduate students to gain biomedical and biotechnological research experience at the National University of Singapore and attend the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium in Japan.

The program is offered by the National University of Singapore with faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences and partner departments providing research training, seminars, and access to campus facilities for international and local participants.

NUS Amgen Scholarship Benefits

• Accommodation will be arranged by the National University of Singapore for international participants.
• Travel grant of up to SGD 1,500 for international participants covering airfare to Singapore and return flight from Japan.
• Stipend of SGD 6,000 for the 8-week program for international participants.
• Visa fees will be covered by the National University of Singapore for international participants.
• Accommodation will be provided to local students for the duration of the program.
• Travel grant for local participants covering round-trip airfare to and from Japan for the symposium.
• Stipend of SGD 6,000 for the 8-week program for local participants.
• Access to campus facilities including the library, university health services, and sports centre.
• Weekly research seminars and scientific conferences with leading scientists and guest speakers.
• Information sessions related to graduate study opportunities at the National University of Singapore.
• Opportunities for social gatherings, cultural exchange, and educational trips.
• Participation in the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium in Japan from 3–5 August 2027.

NUS Amgen Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• 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.
• Should have a good command of English.
• If your university’s medium of instruction is English, you do not need IELTS or TOEFL and can submit an official letter from your university confirming courses are taught in English.
• If English is not your first language or your current university is not taught in English, you must provide proof of proficiency such as IELTS (minimum overall band 5.5) or TOEFL iBT (minimum score 72).
• Eligible Countries: 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.
• Eligible Countries: South-Eastern Asia: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Viet Nam.
• Eligible Countries: Central Asia: Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan.
• Eligible Countries: Southern Asia: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; India; Iran (Islamic Republic of); Maldives; Nepal; Pakistan; Sri Lanka.
• Eligible Countries: 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.

How to Apply for NUS Amgen Scholarship

• Fill out the online application form with your personal and educational details.
• Answer all required questions carefully.
• After submitting the form, you will receive an email with instructions to upload your documents.
• Compile all required documents into a ZIP folder labeled with your full name before uploading.
• Nominate two faculty members to provide recommendation letters within two weeks.
• Wait for research projects to be shared only with shortlisted applicants; projects are assigned based on a ranking system.
• Do not contact potential supervisors directly as projects are assigned and not everyone will receive their first choice.
• Note that host labs and projects are offered by various NUS departments including Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology & Immunology.
• Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the NUS Amgen Scholarship. These answers cover duration, benefits, eligibility, deadlines, documents required, and how to apply.