NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027 in Singapore (Fully Funded Internship)

NUS Amgen Scholars Program; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation arranged by NUS

Travel to Japan for symposium

Visa fees covered

Job summary

The NUS Amgen Scholars Program is a fully funded 8-week summer internship in Singapore, running from May 31 to July 30, 2027. Selected interns will gain hands-on experience in renowned NUS departments and participate in cutting-edge biomedical research.

As part of the program, interns may travel to Kyoto, Japan for the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium (Aug 2–5, 2027) to present projects. There is no application fee, and English proficiency testing is not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Applications are now open for the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027 in Singapore, a fully funded summer internship in Singapore. This prestigious opportunity offers an 8-week internship at NUS, running from May 31 to July 30, 2027. One highlight of the program is the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium in Kyoto, Japan, where selected interns will present their research projects. Participants will travel to Japan to attend the symposium, scheduled for August 2-5, 2027. Best of all, there is no application fee, and applicants are not required to submit IELTS or any other English proficiency test scores.

Details About the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027

• Host Country: Singapore
• Duration: 2 Months
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 1st February 2027

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: SGD 6,000 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

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 anyUniversity 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.

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 in Singapore.

• 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.

Required Documents

• Portrait photo
• Personal Identification
• Academic Transcript
• Proof of English proficiency
• Latest CV
• Letters of Recommendation