A* STAR PhD Programme

The four-year funded A*STAR PhD programme at Manchester enables postgraduate researchers in science and engineering to spend two years of their PhD at The University of Manchester and two years in Singapore at an A*STAR Research Institute.

• Tuition fees at the international rate
• Annual maintenance stipend equivalent to UKRI minimum stipend rate
• Airfare grants
• Settling in allowance (Singapore)
• Medical insurance

For international applicants funding will cover tuition fees and stipend only.

This programme is open to across all research areas, and will be of interest to students of the highest calibre who are keen to undertake a research project in Manchester and Singapore as part of the A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP).

We are only able to offer a limited number of studentships to applicants outside the UK, therefore, full studentships will only be awarded to exceptional quality candidates due to the competitive nature of this scheme.

The programme is open to all non-Singaporean applicants (home and overseas). To ensure the diversity of students studying at A*STAR institutions, A*STAR may apply stricter criteria to certain nationalities that may be over-represented in Singapore. As part of the offer/nomination process, The University of Manchester will select the most outstanding candidates for this programme.

4 years

To be considered for this award you must:

• Hold (or be about to obtain) a first class or upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related subject area.
• Ideally hold a master's-level qualification at merit or distinction (or international equivalent), although this is not compulsory.
• Meet academic eligibility criteria (inc. English language), if you are an international student

To ensure the diversity of students studying at A*STAR institutions, A*STAR may apply stricter criteria to certain nationalities that may be over-represented in Singapore. As part of the offer/nomination process, The University of Manchester will select the most outstanding candidates for this programme.

Visit our website to check that you are eligible to apply and find out more about the application process.

Applications are now closed for 24/25 entry.

Postgraduate Research Funding