Do you want to engage in intensive research over this summer in one of the most reputed higher education institutions in Singapore, with all your finances covered? Applications are open for the most anticipated NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2026. A fully funded program hosted by the NUS Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, offers an exceptional opportunity to undergraduate students from across Asia to carry out intensive research in biomedical and biotechnological fields under the mentorship of renowned faculty members at the National University of Singapore.
The NUS scholars programme aims to empower the next generation of innovators by providing undergraduate students with cutting-edge summer research experience at renowned research institutions. The Amgen Scholars Program is exclusively designed for undergraduate students wishing to advance their academic career in biology or related sciences through graduate studies. The duration of the program is 8 weeks, which will take place from 1 June 2026 – 6 August 2026.
The program offers generous support throughout the program duration, the coverage includes Accommodation, Travel grant, stipend, visa application fees, and more. The application window is open from today (Nov 1, 2025) and the last date for submission of the application is Feb 1, 2026. Read more details below.
Details About the Amgen Scholars Program 2026
- Country: Singapore
- Host Institute: National University of Singapore
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programme For: Undergraduate Students
- Duration: 2 months
- Period: June 1, 2025 – August 6, 2026
- Deadline: 1 Feb 2026
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Coverage
The Amgen Scholars Program offers the following support:
- Accommodation
- Travel Allowance of up to SGD 1500 to cover airfare
- A stipend of SGD6000 for the duration of the program
- Visa Application fee
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Amgen Scholars Asia program, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Accepting applications from undergraduate students currenly pursuing their degrees at universities or colleges in Asia
- Students must have completed at least one year of their degree program
- Students must not graduate before or after the summer program
- Applicants must resume their coursework in their home countries after completing the summer program
- Must have excellent academic performance
- Proficiency in the English language
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing a PhD degree program
Language Requirement
- If you are not a native speaker or English is not your first language, you need to give proof of English proficiency through TOEFL | IELTS | Cambridge, or TOEIC
Or
- If your current degree is taught in English, you just need to get an official letter from the institute stating that your degree teaching medium is completely in English
Eligible Countries
Citizens of the following Asian countries are eligible to apply:
Southern Asia: Pakistan; Sri Lanka, Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; India; Iran (Islamic Republic of); Maldives; Nepal;
Western Asia: Saudi Arabia; State of Palestine; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar Syrian Arab Republic; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; YemenArmenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Cyprus; Georgia; Iraq; Israel; Jordan
Eastern Asia: Democratic Republic of Korea; Japan; Mongolia; China, Macao SAR; China, Taiwan Province of China; Republic of Korea, China; China, Hong Kong SAR;
South-Eastern Asia: Brunei Darussalam; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Timor-Leste; Viet Nam Cambodia; Indonesia;
Central Asia: Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan;
Research Projects
The research projects are offered by the following NUS departments
- Biological sciences
- Bichemistry
- Pharmacology
- Anatimy
- Physiology
- Immunology & Microbiology
Programme Timeline
- Application Window: 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Feb 2026
- Admission Status: Mid March 2026
- Check-in at Singapore: 31 May 2026
- Research in NUS: 1 June – 31 July 2026
- Depart for the Asia Symposium in Tokyo: 4 August 2026
- Scholars leave from Japan: 6 August 2026
Required Documents:
- Student Status letter
- Degree Transcript
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Nomination from 2 references
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How to Apply for NUS Amgen ASIA Scholars 2026?
The application process is online for the Amgen Scholars Program. Applicants meeting the required criteria need to visit the official link below, click on the “Apply Here” button to start their applications.
APPLY FOR NUS AMGEN SCHOLARS ASIA PROGRAM 2026
