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
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
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.
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
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
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.