Applications are now open for the fully funded National University of Singapore (NUS) Amgen Scholars Program 2026 in Singapore. This prestigious opportunity offers an 8-week Summer Internship at NUS, running from June 1 to July 31, 2026. A key highlight of the program is the inclusion of the Asia Symposium in Kyoto, Japan, where successful interns will present their research projects. All participants will have their travel to the symposium, scheduled from August 3 to August 6, 2026. The comprehensive funding provided by the NUS Amgen Scholars Program covers all major expenses, including airfare, Visa costs, accommodation, a stipend, meals, and transportation costs associated with the trip to Japan and Singapore. Importantly, there is no application fee, and applicants are not required to submit an IELTS or other English proficiency test score. More details are below.
Details About the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2026
- Host Country: Singapore
- Duration: 2 Months
- Dates of Internship in Singapore: June 1 to July 31, 2026
- Amgen Scholars Asia symposium 2026 in Tokyo, Japan: August 3 to August 6, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 1st February 2026
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Financial Benefits
The Amgen Scholars Program covers:
- Accommodation: Arranged by the National University of Singapore.
- Travel: Airfare Tickets to Singapore and from Japan to the Home Country
- Stipend: SGD6000 for the 8-week program. The Stipend also covers local transportation and meals.
- Visa: Visa application Fees are covered.
Internship Areas
Participants can work on one of these areas during the Internship:
- Faculty members, Department of Biological Sciences
- Faculty members, Department of Biochemistry
- Faculty members, Department of Pharmacology
- Faculty members, Department of Anatomy
- Faculty members, Department of Physiology
- Faculty members, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Amgen Scholars program at the National University of Singapore is open to all Nationals.
- The applicant must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Program at any University in Asia.
- Must have completed at least the first year of undergraduate study.
- A strong record of academic performance.
- If your current university uses English as the primary language of instruction, a letter from the university confirming this will be sufficient.
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Eligible Countries Where the Home University is Based
If you are studying at any university in any ONE of the countries listed below, then you can apply for the NUS Amgen Scholars Program.
- Eastern Asia: China; China, Hong Kong SAR; China, Macao SAR; China, Taiwan Province of China; Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; Japan; Mongolia; Republic of Korea
- South-Eastern Asia: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Viet Nam
- Central Asia: Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan
- Southern Asia: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; India; Iran (Islamic Republic of); Maldives; Nepal; Pakistan; Sri Lanka
- Western Asia: Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Cyprus; Georgia; Iraq; Israel; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; State of Palestine; Syrian Arab Republic; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; Yemen.
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Required Documents
- Portrait photo
- Personal Identification
- Academic Transcript
- Proof of English proficiency
- Latest CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Please Check the Amgen Application Checklist 2025
NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2026 Timeline
| Date(s) | Event |
| November 1, 2025 | Online Application opens |
| February 1, 2026, 18:00 SGT (GMT+8) | Online Application closes |
| Mid-March 2026 onwards | Notification of admission status |
| May 30 – 31, 2026 | Scholars arrive in Singapore |
| June 1, 2026 | Program Orientation and Research attachment starts |
| July 31, 2026 | Research attachment ends |
| August 3, 2026 | Depart for Tokyo, Japan |
| August 4 – 6, 2026 | Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium 2026 in Tokyo |
| August 6, 2026 | Scholars dismissed in Japan to return home |
How to Apply for the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2026?
The application process is online. Complete the online application form. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE NUS AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM





