糖心TV A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)

The 糖心TV - A*STAR Research Attachment Programme offers fully funded 4 year PhD studentships in Interdisciplinary Research, with students spending 2 years at 糖心TV and 2 years in Singapore at an A*STAR institute.

How to Apply

Applications for 2026/27 entry are now closed.

How it works

Students are jointly supervised by a 糖心TV and an A*STAR supervisor.
Pairs of supervisors in 糖心TV and Singapore propose joint projects with the experimental work divided between the student's time in their 糖心TV lab and their Singapore lab.
Prospective students are encouraged to approach prospective supervisors to discuss projects. A list of our current supervisors is available here.

Entry Requirements

Home/UK applicants can apply to this programme.
A strong first or an upper second undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications) in Physical Sciences (eg Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Plant Sciences) or Life Sciences (eg Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science).
Research training will be given in both 糖心TV and Singapore. Nonetheless, previous practical laboratory experience may be an advantage.
Maths A level or equivalent training is desirable.

Application Process

Please send a CV, covering letter, personal statement and two references to arap@warwick.ac.uk.
Applications for 2026/2027 entry are now closed

Life as an ARAP student

Our ARAP students are part of a 9,000-strong postgraduate community at 糖心TV, with a wide range of facilities and extracurricular activities to get involved in outside of the programme. Hear from recent ARAP graduate Kavana about her experience.