Through our internship research programmes, we identify and prepare these young aspiring scientists for a career in. R&a
ADVANCING
SCIENCE EMPOWERING
ENTERPRISE GROWING
PARTNERSHIPS
CREATING
GROWTH, ENHANCING LIVES
The CONVERGENCE of Science, Technology, Talent, and Open Innovation
A STAR is the leading agency that promotes scientific research and nurtures talent for a knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. We drive impactful research and contribute to Singapore’s future economy by bringing innovation to enterprises. With facilities centred around Biopolis and Fusionopolis, the adjacent twin research campuses that focus on biomedical and physical & engineering sciences, A STAR scientists interact synergistically to create a community where collaborations lead to interdisciplinary research. A multifaceted and multinational agency, A STAR has over 5400 staff from some 60 countries. The diversity of our international community of scientists allows us to bring different approaches to challenges and come up with novel solutions.
Our researchers and engineers are all united by their passion to uphold the highest standards of scientific research in various areas of expertise. From advancements in basic science, to patented inventions, and to ready-to-use technologies, we have built up capabilities in emerging areas such as smart city urban systems and transportation analytics, nutrition research and development (R&D) and medical technology. Our many industry-friendly initiatives promote symbiotic public-private partnerships for growth and enterprise. In addition, A STAR’s many scholarship and training programmes help nurture future scientists. Through our internship research programmes, we identify and prepare these young aspiring scientists for a career in R&D, ensuring a steady pipeline of talent into our laboratories, and to industry.
NURTURING SCIENTIFIC
TALENTS
TALENT
A*STAR GRADUATE ACADEMY (A*GA) At A*STAR, you will be part of the vibrant and innovative team, that drives A*STAR’s mission to advance science and develop innovation technology to further economic growth and improve lives. We firmly believe that people are our greatest asset. The A*STAR Graduate Academy provides scholarships and fellowships to enable young aspiring scientific talent to pursue their passion in science at top global universities, and prepares them for a rewarding career in R&D. In addition to awarding scholarships for undergraduate, PhD and post-doctoral studies at top universities and laboratories locally and overseas, we offer awards and attachment opportunities for pre-university students.
In recognition of the diverse talents, strengths and interests of our PhD scholars, we have created multiple pathways for our scholars, providing them with opportunities to develop and chart their careers in industry, corporate R&D labs, public administration, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and academia after their first two years with A*STAR.
GROWING
A*STAR supports, oversees and coordinates public sector biomedical research and development activities in Singapore to cultivate a thriving biomedical cluster.
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES & CONSORTIA
We oversee the development of core research capabilities in bioprocessing, genomics and proteomics, molecular and cell biology, bioengineering and nanotechnology, and computational biology. At the same time, we actively promote translational medicine and cross-disciplinary research as part of our efforts to advance healthcare.
SINGAPORE’S BIOECONOMY
We craft unique value propositions for companies by enhancing the capabilities of the public R&D sector and encouraging flexible thematic partnership programmes that draw upon the multidisciplinary scientific capabilities in Singapore. This in turn serves to attract private R&D biomedical (BMS) investments into Singapore. Our biomedical capabilities are supported by our many Research Institutes (RIs). These include:
RESEARCH
INNOVATING FOR INDUSTRIES
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTES & CENTRES
COLLABORATIONS
A*STAR promotes public sector research and development (R&D) in the physical sciences and engineering across a wide range of fields including communications, data storage, materials, chemicals, computational sciences, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing and metrology. We actively promote multidisciplinary research in strategic areas and collaborations across industries and institutes to create the knowledge and intellectual property that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive enterprises. We also cultivate and engage an extensive network of industry partners via various funding schemes and
Biomedical Research Institutes & Centres • Bioinformatics Institute (BII)
• Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)
www.bii.a-star.edu.sg
www.imcb.a-star.edu.sg
• Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
• Singapore Bioimaging Consortium (SBIC) / Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC)
www.a-star.edu.sg/bti
• Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC)
www.a-star.edu.sg/sbic www.circ.nus.edu.sg
www.a-star.edu.sg/etc
• Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS)
• Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)
www.a-star.edu.sg/sics
www.a-star.edu.sg/gis
• Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) www.ibn.a-star.edu.sg • Institute of Medical Biology (IMB)
• Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) www.a-star.edu.sg/sign
www.a-star.edu.sg/imb
INNOVATION TO VALUE CAPTURE
attachment programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation. Our science and engineering capabilities are supported by a number of Research Institutes (RIs) and several state-of-theart centres and facilities, including:
Science and Engineering Research Institutes & Centres • Data Storage Institute (DSI) www.a-star.edu.sg/dsi
• Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) www.a-star.edu.sg/ices
• Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) www.a-star.edu.sg/ihpc
• Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R) www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg
• Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) www.a-star.edu.sg/imre
• Institute of Microelectronics (IME) www.a-star.edu.sg/ime
• National Metrology Centre (NMC) www.a-star.edu.sg/nmc
• Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) www.a-star.edu.sg/simtech
FROM
MIND TO MARKET ETPL
ETPL is the technology transfer arm of A*STAR, managing the intellectual property portfolio of A*STAR’s research institutes and centres. ETPL helps to bridge the gap between research and society by ensuring that A*STAR’s research is used to create marketable products and services. ETPL also provides comprehensive technology transfer services to enterprises by leveraging A*STAR’s wide range of advanced science, partnerships with other national agencies and our strong network with the industry. With ETPL’s assistance in commercialising promising technologies from A*STAR’s research institutes, enterprises can produce innovations with high market relevance as well as increase their global intellectual property value and competitive edge. Companies are then empowered to grow and create higher value-added jobs in Singapore. With our team of professionals specialising in various areas such as intellectual property (IP) management, technology transfer and commercialisation, we aim to build a cohesive ecosystem for Innovation and Enterprise in Singapore.
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) 1 Fusionopolis Way, #20-10 Connexis North Tower, Singapore 138632 T: (65) 6826 6111 F: (65) 6777 1711 W: www.a-star.edu.sg E:
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