The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) announced at its 2010 A*STAR Scholarship Awards Ceremony that its 10-year scholarship drive has been successful in nurturing a pipeline of 1,000 scholars who will contribute to the Singapore R&D scene. This number includes the 136 scholars who received their scholarships and fellowships from Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, at the ceremony today.Of the 1000 A*STAR scholars, 240 have already completed their PhD studies or fellowships. They are currently pursuing R&D careers in Singapore across various sectors, namely in A*STAR research institutes, universities, hospitals and industry. Multinational companies such as Abbott, Genentech, and Lilly, as well as local enterprises such as SPN International and Nanyang Optical, are among the growing pool of companies to tap the expertise of A*STAR scholars. Full Story
