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OVERVIEW CREATING GROWTH, ENHANCING LIVES 1 ABOUT SINGAPORE AN OVERVIEW OF SINGAPORE 2017 GDP (286 B) Population S$447.3 Billion Mobile phone 5.6 penetration rate Million 3.6% S$79,697 105% 151% Real growth Capita GDP (

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OVERVIEW

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ENHANCING LIVES CREATING GROWTH,

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ABOUT SINGAPORE

AN OVERVIEW OF SINGAPORE

Sources: Singapore in Figures 2017 Department of Statistics and IIMDA’s Annual Surveys on Infocomm Usage in Households and by Individuals and MDA POI

2017 GDP (€286 B)

S$447.3 Billion

3.6%

Real growth

S$79,697

Capita GDP

Independent since

9 AUG 1965

5.6 Million Population 3.9 Million (70.2%) Singapore residents

LAND AREA (SQ KM)

719

Literacy rate

97.0%

aged 15 & above

76.3%

aged 25-39 with tertiary qualifications Mobile phone penetration rate Household access T

  • broadband

105%

2006

151%

2017

65%

2006

91%

2016

(€50,960)

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10 30 50 70 90 110 130 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

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ABOUT SINGAPORE

RIE INTEGRAL TO SINGAPORE’S ECONOMIC STRATEGY

1991 First National T echnology Plan 1960 GDP

S$2.2B

2017 GDP

S$447.3B

1960s

Labour intensive

Low-end commerce with only handful

  • f industries

catering to domestic consumption

1970s

Skill intensive

MNC-led industrial development surging. Manufacturing evolving with greater sophistication

1980s

Capital intensive

Move to capital intensive & high technology industries, as local wages swelled

1990s

T echnology intensive

Global offshoring directed heavy emphasis

  • n technology

2000s

Knowledge & innovation based economy

RIE became the cornerstone of economic development GDP S$B GDP Per Capita S$K

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1991 - 1995 1996 - 2000 2001 - 2005 2006 - 2010 2011 - 2015 2016 - 2020

1st National technology plan National science and technology Plan Science and technology 2005 Science and technology 2010 Research innovation enterprise 2015 Research innovation enterprise 2020

$2bil (€1.3B) $4bil (€2.6B) $6bil (€3.8B) $13.9bil (€8.9B) $16.1bil (€10.3B) $19bil (€12.2B) 4

ABOUT SINGAPORE

RIE2020: STRATEGIC THRUSTS

Ensure excellent science and invest strategically in curiosity driven and mission oriented research Strengthen flow through from research to economic and societal impact Greater national coordination

  • f multi-stakeholder

and multi-disciplinary collaboration Sustain a robust and diverse research base and innovation workforce Ensure responsiveness to pursue new

  • pportunities and

technology developments Emphasis on competitive funding

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ABOUT A*STAR

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MISSION

We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives

VISION

A global leader in science, technology and open innovation

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ABOUT A*STAR

OUR MISSION AND VISION

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A*STAR

>5,200 Staff >4,100 Researchers, Engineers and Technical Support Staff ~ 40% from >60 countries

MISSION

We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives

Biomedical Research Council (BMRC)

11 Research Entities

Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC)

9 Research Entities

A*ccelerate

Commercialisation

A*STAR Graduate Academy

Scholarships

ABOUT A*STAR

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A*STAR’S RESEARCH ENTITIES

National Metrology Centre (NMC) 1973 Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) 1990 Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) 1993 Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) 2000 Institute of Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (IBN) 2003 Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) 2006 National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) 2015 Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology (IMCB) 1985 Institute of Micro- electronics (IME) 1991 Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE) 1997 Bioinformatics Institute (BII) 2001 Singapore Bioimaging Consortium (SBIC) 2004 Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) 2006 Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) 2013 Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC) 2018 Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) 1998 Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) 2002 Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) 2005 Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) 2014 Institute for Chemical & Engineering Sciences (ICES) 2002

1970 1990 2000 2010

Biopolis Phase I (2003) Biopolis Phase II (2006) Fusionopolis Phase I (2008)

ABOUT A*STAR

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CORE SERC CAPABILITIES

Electronics Infocomm & media Chemicals & materials Engineering

Advanced packaging More-than-Moore technologies Communications Software and computing Digital content and media Networking Specialty chemicals Performance materials Bio-Pharma processing Functional films Precision engineering Aerospace Marine oil & gas Automotive Logistics & supply chain management Microelectronics Material Science Infocomm Sciences Chemical Sciences Computational Sciences Manufacturing Technologies

ABOUT A*STAR

Metrology

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CORE BMRC CAPABILITIES

Pharmaceuticals Nutrition & personal Care Medical technology Biotechnology & biologics

Development of small molecule therapeutics Development of high- value nutrition and personal care/ consumer products Medical devices, info tech, diagnostics Development of protein-based therapeutics Bioimaging Bioprocessing Genomics & Proteomics Molecular & Cell Biology Discovery and Development Bioengineering & Nanotechnology Drugs/ Biologics Computational Biology Immunology

ABOUT A*STAR

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Continue to foster collaborations and cooperation through bilateral grants, scientific exchanges and joint symposiums

ABOUT A*STAR

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OUR TALENT

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OUR TALENT

A*STAR’S TALENT STRATEGY

Creating the Pipeline

STEM Outreach to improve STEM pipeline and enthuse young to take up science & research as a career

Investing in the Pipeline

Scholarships strategy to meet scientific talent needs

  • Singaporean core
  • International diversity
  • Sizing of scientific talent needs

Developing the Pipeline

Post-PhD development

  • f early career researchers, and

development of leaders

Strong core of Singaporean research talent, complemented by rich diversity of international researchers

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A*STAR has awarded more than 1,500 Scholarships to develop Singaporean PhD talent since 2001. Over 800 scholars have completed their PhD/ postdoctoral training & are contributing to Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) ecosystem

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A*STAR GRADUATE ACADEMY

Nurturing a Pipeline of >1,500 Singaporean PhD Talent

Assoc Prof Karen Crasta Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NanyangT echnological University (NTU) A*STAR International Fellowship Recipient DrYar Kar Peo Data Scientist - Chief T echnology Office at ST Electronics National Science Scholarship (PhD) Recipient Dr Jonathan LohYuin Han Principal Investigator, Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology (IMCB) A*STAR Graduate Scholarship Recipient Dr Seah Kwang Hwee Assistant Vice President, Accelerate T echnologies Pte Ltd (A*ccelerate) A*STAR Graduate Scholarship Recipient OUR TALENT

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A*STAR GRADUATE ACADEMY

Building a robust & diverse talent pool Strengthening international linkages

Opportunities for graduate & pre-graduate students from around the world Singapore International Pre- Graduate Award (SIPGA) A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

  • Short-term research attachments

at A*STAR Research Institutes for students in the later years of their Bachelors’ or Masters programmes

  • Over 850 students awarded to

date

  • PhD research opportunities at

A*STAR Research Institutes under joint supervision of A*STAR scientists and faculty from

  • verseas universities
  • Over 250 international students

awarded to date

  • 4-year PhD programme at

A*STAR RIs, in partnership with NUS, NTU and SUTD

  • Full PhD scholarships awarded to
  • ver 250* international students

Data as at 30 June 2018 * 840 awardees across A*STAR, NTU, NUS and SUTD

OUR TALENT

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NETWORK OF PARTNERS IN GROWING SCIENTIFIC TALENTS

AUSTRALIA UK EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SINGAPORE

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A*STAR RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME (ARAP)

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A*STAR RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME (ARAP)

Terms of award

Monthly stipend of S$2,500 One-time airfare grant (S$1,500) Medical insurance Housing subsidy Conference and training allowance One-time settling-in allowance (S$1,000)

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in PhD course with the university
  • Obtained 2nd Upper Honours (or equivalent) for BSc

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AWARD (SINGA)

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AWARD (SINGA)

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4 years of PhD studies Internationally Recognized Universities

World-Class Learning and Research Facilities Top-notch faculty Vibrant Campus Life Global learning

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SUPPORTING THE DREAMS OF YOUNG TALENT

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DREAM IT. DARE IT. DO IT.

JOURNEYING WITH PASSION

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Strong passion for translating discovery into real clinical applications, making impact to the community, public health and saving lives.

Dr Astrid Irwanto

  • Recipient of Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Top 3 L'Oreal Women in Science

TESTIMONIAL

“… opportunity to do research in… a leading genetics and

genomics institute in Asia – while studying in a top university…

was a tremendous experience!

Overseeing Operations at

NalaGenetics’s mission is to personalize and increase efficacy in prescription, and reduce adverse drug reactions through genetic testing and information management systems. It looks at empower patients and decision makers with personalized information on how to best interact with existing healthcare solutions.

Innovation Fellow at

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DREAM IT. DARE IT. DO IT.

JOURNEYING WITH PASSION

Passion for science came from past work done volunteering for church in Argentina

Dr Matias Caldez

  • Recipient of Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

and Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)

  • Research Fellow at A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell

Biology (IMCB) from Apr 17 to May 18

  • Currently a Specially Appointed Researcher at Immunology

Frontier Research Centre at Osaka University, Japan

AS A SINGA RECEIPENT & A*STAR STAFF

Opportunities to promote STEM to youth and participate in outreach activities such as 2017 Singapore Star Lecture Opportunities to conduct cutting edge research & win competitive grants such as Young Investigator Awards

Volunteered work to help disadvantaged children

PhD research:

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CONTACT US

A*STAR Graduate Academy

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE-GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA)

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE- GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA)

Monthly stipend of S$1,500

Terms of award Eligibility

  • 3rd / 4th year undergraduates or Master students
  • Obtained/On track to 2nd Upper Honours (or

equivalent) for BSc

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  • Short term (2 to 6 months) research attachment

in an A*STAR research institute

>810

Students from 70 countries

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AWARD (SINGA)

Terms of award

Monthly stipend of S$2,000 ($2,500 after QE) One-time airfare grant (up to S$1,500) Medical insurance Housing subsidy Conference and training allowance One-time settling-in allowance (S$1,000)

Eligibility

  • Graduates with excellent academic performance
  • Strong passion for research
  • Good skills in written and spoken English
  • 2 good recommendation reports from academic referees

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