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NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027

Spend eight weeks doing full-time scientific research in a lab at the National University of Singapore — the Amgen Scholars Asia Program gives undergraduate science students hands-on research experience, with a stipend, housing arranged, and a travel grant, at one of five Asia host institutions.

1 Feb 2027 · 99 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Amgen Foundation
Funding
Full package for 2027 not yet published2026 NUS package: SG$6,000 stipend, housing arranged, travel grant up to SG$1,500 — for context only, not the 2027 offer
Who can apply
Undergraduates enrolled in AsiaFirst year completed; not graduating before the programme
Deadline
1 February 2027Apply separately per host — NUS runs its own process
Programme
8-week summer lab research2026 ran 2 Jun – 31 Jul plus the Asia Symposium in Tokyo
Host
National University of SingaporeOne of five Amgen Scholars Asia host institutions

About the programme

The Amgen Scholars Program, run by the Amgen Foundation, places undergraduate science students in university laboratories for a full-time summer of research. In Asia, the programme runs at five host institutions — including the National University of Singapore (NUS) — and the 2027 cycle has been officially announced with an application deadline of 1 February 2027. The 2026 cycle (deadline 1 February 2026) is closed and its programme ran in June–July 2026, followed by the Asia Symposium in Tokyo.

2027 details are still being published: the official Amgen Scholars Asia page confirms the 1 February 2027 deadline, but the 2027 funding package, exact programme dates, and the opening date of the NUS application are not published in the official notification yet. Figures from the 2026 cycle below are marked as past-cycle context and are not the 2027 offer.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled undergraduate at a degree-awarding college or university in Asia (the programme uses the UN DESA Asia region — which includes India and countries across Eastern, South-Eastern, Central, Southern and Western Asia). Your nationality does not have to be Asian; your university must be in Asia.
  • Must have completed at least the first year of undergraduate study by the time the programme begins.
  • Not graduating before the programme begins, and you must resume undergraduate studies for at least one semester or quarter after the programme ends.
  • A strong record of academic performance and a genuine interest in pursuing a PhD in science or biotechnology research.
  • English proficiency: non-native speakers need TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC 1095 (or TOEIC L&R 785 / S&W 310) — or a letter from your university stating that the medium of instruction is fully in English.

Benefits

  • Eight weeks of full-time supervised laboratory research at NUS.
  • Stipend, arranged accommodation, and a travel grant — exact 2027 figures are not published. For context, the 2026 NUS package was an SG$6,000 stipend, accommodation arranged by NUS, a travel grant of up to SG$1,500 for international scholars, and visa/TEP fees covered; scholars arranged their own health and travel insurance.
  • Participation in the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium with scholars from the other Asia host institutions.

Documents required

Per the official NUS host-page checklist (2026 pattern; confirm against the 2027 portal once it opens):

  • Completed online application form.
  • Academic transcripts (foreign-language transcripts must be accompanied by English translations).
  • Proof of English proficiency or a university letter confirming English-medium instruction.
  • Current CV and personal identification.
  • At least two referee nominations (referees must use professional email addresses; they receive a two-week submission window and are not notified to you on receipt).
  • Documents collated in one ZIP folder labelled with your full name; there are three extra days after the deadline for document uploads.

How to apply

  1. Apply separately to each Asia host — there is no single Asia-wide application form. If you want NUS, apply through the NUS application process.
  2. Complete the online application on the NUS Amgen Scholars outreach page (hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences).
  3. Nominate at least two referees and assemble all documents before submitting — then upload the ZIP folder within the three days after the deadline.
  4. Meet the 1 February 2027 deadline (the 2026 deadline was 18:00 SGT; no 2027 time-of-day is published — do not assume a midnight cut-off).
Re-scoped from the 2026 cycle: the 2026 application cycle closed on 1 February 2026 and that programme has already run. This page covers the announced 2027 cycle with its confirmed 1 February 2027 deadline; funding figures and programme dates for 2027 have not yet been published officially.

FAQs

What is the NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027?

The Amgen Scholars Program (Asia), run by the Amgen Foundation, offers undergraduates eight weeks of full-time summer laboratory research at one of five Asia host institutions, including the National University of Singapore. The 2027 cycle is announced with a 1 February 2027 deadline.

When is the 2027 deadline?

1 February 2027, per the official Amgen Scholars Asia Program page. The 2026 cycle closed on 1 February 2026 and has already run.

How much does the programme pay?

The 2027 funding package is not published yet. For context, the 2026 NUS package was an SG$6,000 stipend, arranged accommodation, a travel grant of up to SG$1,500 for international scholars, and covered visa/TEP fees — those are past-cycle figures, not the 2027 offer.

Who is eligible?

Undergraduates enrolled at a degree-awarding college or university in Asia who have completed their first year, are not graduating before the programme, and will resume studies for at least one semester afterwards — with a strong academic record and an interest in a science or biotechnology PhD. Nationality need not be Asian.

How do I apply to the NUS host?

Applications are made separately to each Asia host — there is no single Asia-wide form. Complete the NUS online application, nominate at least two referees, collate documents in one ZIP folder labelled with your full name, and upload within three days after the deadline.

Verified 20 Oct 2026 against the official Amgen Scholars Asia Program page (amgenscholars.com/asia-program — 1 Feb 2027 deadline for all five Asia hosts, Asia-region eligibility, PhD-orientation) and the NUS Department of Biological Sciences Amgen Scholars outreach page (2026 package SG$6,000 stipend + arranged housing + up to SG$1,500 travel grant; English-test thresholds or English-medium letter; ≥2 referees; ZIP-folder upload with 3 extra days; separate application per host). 2027 funding package, 2027 programme dates and 2027 portal opening date are not published in the official notification — omitted, with 2026 figures labelled as past-cycle context only. The 2026 cycle (closed 1 Feb 2026) was re-scoped to the announced 2027 cycle.

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