A unique opportunity for a summer
research stint in Singapore
“Experience@Singapore: Engineering Research” is a programme run by Contact Singapore targeted at undergraduate and graduate students, granting them exposure to Singapore as a talent destination hub for research. The programme will begin with a week long study visit programme to orientate students to the various aspects of Singapore life followed by an internship project where students will get the opportunity to work alongside top researchers at one of A*STAR’s renowned research institutes.

For more information, please log on to
www.contactsingapore.sg/experience@singapore

About A*STAR About SIMTech

A*STAR is Singapore's lead agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based Singapore. A*STAR actively nurtures public sector research and development in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, with a
particular focus on fields essential to Singapore's manufacturing industry and new growth industries. It oversees 22 research institutes, consortia and centres, and supports extramural research with the universities, hospital research centres and other local and international partners. industries in Singapore.

 

SIMTech (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology) is one of the A*STAR’s research institutes, and develops high value manufacturing technology to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. Key research areas include manufacturing process, automation and industrial informatics. To date, SIMTech has completed over 880 projects with more than 400 companies in the electronics, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive and marine sectors.
www.a-star.edu.sg   www.simtech.a-star.edu.sg

 
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility
Applicants for internship must be international students in science and engineering related disciplines, who are either in their 3rd/4th year of undergraduate studies or doing their master studies.
Research attachment period for this programme is 8-10 weeks.
Expected start date of the internship programme is in early July.
At the end of the internship, interns must submit a 2-page report on their research experience in A*STAR.
   
Award Terms
A monthly stipend of between SG$600 - SG$1000, depending on year of study and qualifications, will be provided.
Co-funding of airfare subject to a maximum of SG $700.
Accommodation and other additional allowance will not be provided.
 
For application, please visit us at
http://www.contactsingapore.sg/experience@singapore_engineeringresearch/applicationform/

Closing date for applications: 10 June 2009
Spaces are limited, so apply today!

About Contact Singapore

Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower.
It aims to attract global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore.

With offices in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, Contact Singapore is the one-stop centre for those who wish to pursue a rewarding career in Singapore, as well as individuals and entrepreneurs who are keen to invest in or initiate new business activities here. Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with global talent and provides updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore. We work with private sector partners to facilitate the interests of potential individual investors in Singapore.

For more information about working and living in Singapore, please log on to www.contactsingapore.sg
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