Graduate Programme

In IME, we are actively training and developing next generation of scientists, so that the electronics industries in Singapore have access to high quality R&D researchers. IME has established numerous research collaborations with universities and industry partners, offering an excellent environment for doing graduate (Master and PhD) studies in upstream application driven research. Successful Master/PhD applicants with NUS, NTU and A*STAR scholars who are interested to conduct their graduate research work in IME, may contact us via email at uni-collaboration@ime.a-star.edu.sg for possible collaborations with your university supervisor.

Joint PhD Projects with NUS and NTU

Students who are doing their PhD program with NUS or NTU are welcome to join our young and vibrant research atmosphere on the many exciting PhD projects available under the various research areas below.

Research Areas

  1. Nano-Electronics & Photonics
  2. Integrated Circuits & Systems Design
  3. Advanced IC Packaging
  4. Bioelectronics
  5. Sensor & Actuator

* If you are interested in conducting research work with us, please contact the respective supervisor from IME or email us at uni-collaboration@ime.a-star.edu.sg for further discussion.

Our Supervisors

Please refer to the list of IME supervisors who are accredited with NUS ECE Department. For other departments in NUS and NTU, accreditation of our supervisors is by project basis.

List of IME supervisors accredited

In addition, many NUS and NTU faculties are associated with IME through close research collaborations and co-supervision of graduate students.

List of IME Faculty Associates

A* STAR Scholarships

A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)

This is a collaboration between A*STAR Graduate Academy, NUS and NTU. Scholars will decide whether to register candidature at either NUS or NTU. It offers a "4+2" scholarship comprising a four-year PhD study tenable at NUS or NTU, and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in one of the top overseas universities or research laboratories in the scholar's chosen field.

List of IME AGS Supervisors
For more information on AGS, please visit here

National Science Scholarships (NSS)

A*STAR also offers the National Science Scholarships (NSS) which aims to nurture Singapore's bright, young and passionate research talents for the challenges of a research career in Science. This scholarship supports both undergraduate studies as well as PhD studies.

For more information on NSS, please visit here

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the A*STAR, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It is an excellent opportunity for overseas students interested in pursuing a PhD in Singapore universities, the NUS or NTU.

List of IME SINGA Supervisors
For more information on SINGA, please visit here

If you are interested to find out more information about the various A*STAR Scholarships, please visit here


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