The AISG PhD Fellowship Programme is part of AISG’s Research programme which supports top AI research talents in pursuing their PhD in Singapore-based Autonomous Universities (AUs)*. We aim to nurture and train local AI talents to be able to perform advanced fundamental AI research and produce state-of-the-art AI algorithms, models and systems. In addition, we hope that these talents will contribute to the other pillars of AI Singapore, the local AI eco-system and society.
* Autonomous Universities (AUs): National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
AI SingaporeLaunched in May 2017, AI Singapore brings together all Singapore-based research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies developing AI products to perform use-inspired research, grow knowledge, create tools, and develop the talent to power Singapore’s AI efforts.
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Qualification Types
PhD Students
Nationalities
Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, All International Students
Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue
Scholarship holders can pursue any graduate programmes
Academic Pre-Requisites
No specific academic pre-requisites.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Strong interest in AI fundamental research
| PhD Students | |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens | SGD 6000 / Month |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | SGD 5500 / Month |
| All International Students | SGD 5000 / Month |
*The typical award period for PhD Students are 4 years.
*CPF will be given on top of the stipend amounts for Singapore Citizens.
4 years of subsidised tuition fees
Computer, conference travels and miscellaneous allowances
Service Commitments
A two year service obligations in Singapore-based companies will be required for international students who are non-Singaporeans or non-Singaporean PRs
Service Bonds
Other Terms and Conditions
AISG PhD fellows are to publish novel and significant AI fundamental research publications at top-tier venues defined by AISG from the point of award until their PhD candidature period conclude.
Awarded PhD fellows are not allowed to engage in any other remunerated employment during AISG’s supported period. For pro-bono consulting and other exceptional cases, s/he is required to notify and obtain AI Singapore’s approval.
| For Admission in | Application Window |
|---|---|
| August (Semester 1 Intake) | Deadline: December 15 |
| August (Semester 1 Intake) | Deadline: June 15 |
Applicants may apply for the scholarship within their admissions application through GradApp and fulfill additional scholarship application requirements stated there.
The AI Singapore PhD Fellowship programme is a nomination-based application. The universities will recommend suitable applicants to AISG.