Opportunities

Singapore–Southeast Asia fellowships: 2026 closed round

ProviderA*STAR / PREPARE
Deadline1 August 2026
EligibilitySTEM PhD, English proficiency and a suitable host. Inbound: ASEAN citizens excluding Singapore PRs; outbound: Singapore citizens or PRs, with restrictions on PR attachments to their home country. Singapore-institution employment must cover the fellowship. Location: Singapore and eligible Southeast Asian exchange routes
FundingSalary subject to programme cap, S$2,000/month living allowance and return economy airfare; up to two years.

A*STAR’s S-SEAF programme supported research exchanges of up to two years between Singapore and Southeast Asia, with infectious diseases as an anchor theme. Support included salary subject to a cap, S$2,000 monthly living allowance and return airfare. The 2026 deadline was August 1; the application form now confirms that round is closed.

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