SCHOLARSHIPS : Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. They play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for their Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry.
Their research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, it bridges the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, it seeks to integrate the relevant capabilities of their research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, they develop industry sectors by:
- integrating their capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies;
- partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth; and
- nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success.
Their research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond.