Sponsorship Programme Award (2026)

1. MISSION

Academy of Chinese Medicine, Singapore (ACMS) awards Sponsorship Programme to its member to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD programme in TCM offered by approved overseas universities OR a health care science related Master’s degree or PhD programme offered at local universities (part time). These courses are offered in collaboration with TCM universities in China. The Sponsorship aims to nurture a pool of talented physicians to help advance Singapore as a leading TCM research centre in the world.

2. ELIGIBILITY

• Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Join ACMS as Associate Member.
• Registered TCM practitioner under Singapore TCMPB.
• Full-time practitioner working for an accredited TCM organization with at least 2 years practicing experience or full-time student (TCM Practitioner).
• Possess excellent academic records and demonstrate outstanding personal behavior/conduct.
• Has an excellent track record in leadership and community service either within and/or outside the TCM profession.
• Satisfies criteria for and has gained admission into a TCM Master’s degree or PhD programme approved by the Academy.
• Has a strong interest in pursuing a research career in TCM.
• Has not hold any other scholarships, bursaries, study loans, grants or awards at the
  

  time of application.

• Has not been convicted in Singapore and/or other countries and is not under any criminal investigation at the point of application.

• No disciplinary record under TCMPB.

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicant needs to submit the application form with a recent passport – sized photograph and attach a copy of the following documents to ACMS:

• A personal essay to describe applicant’s area/s of interest and motivation for pursuing a TCM research career;
• Photocopy of the official degree certificates and academic transcripts in English (if original is not in English), sealed and submitted directly to Academy;
• Three Recommendation Letters (two of which must be academic referees);
• Any documents which support applicant’s track record/achievements in employment, community service or volunteer work;
• Indicate your NAME and NRIC number at the top right-hand corner of all documents before submission.

4. APPROVED INSTITUTIONS/UNIVERSITIES

Applicant may choose to study at overseas institutions or local universities accredited by ACMS.

5. COVERAGE AND AWARD TERMS

• Singaporean: Tuition fee coverage of up to 100% and other compulsory fee stipulated by the university / institution.
• Singapore Permanent Resident: Tuition fee coverage of up to 60% and other compulsory fee stipulated by the university / institution.
• Annual book allowance of S$500/-;
• One-off laptop allowance of S$1,500/-;
• One-off economy class return airfare and accommodation allowance (for overseas thesis defence).

6. AWARD PERIOD

The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subjected to good performance and progress. The maximum period of the award is 3 years for both Master’s and PhD award recipients.

7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Award recipients may not, without the approval of the Academy, hold concurrently any other scholarships, bursaries, study loans, grants or awards.

• Award recipient’s academic performance will be reviewed every semester.

• If the award recipient decides to terminate the award prematurely, a repayment, at the discretion of the Scholarship committee, may be imposed.

8. SERVICE COMMITMENT

Upon completion of studies, award recipient is expected to contribute to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) related industry/organization registered by TCMPB for the bond period of 3 years for both Master’s and PhD programme.

9. SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Interview by panel.

10. APPLICATION PERIOD AND CLOSING DATE

• Application period: 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.
• All application forms with attached supporting documents must reach ACMS Secretariat by 5pm on 28 February 2026.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be informed for an interview via email by May 2026.

Please include your NAME and NRIC at the right-hand corner of all supporting documents.

Address: Academy of Chinese Medicine Singapore / 新加坡中医研究院

705 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328127

Email: enquiry@academycms.org

Telephone:  +65 6291 3758

Please indicate the Subject: “ACMS Sponsorship Programme Award Application 2026” outside the envelope.

NOTE: **INCOMPLETE applications will be rejected. Regretfully, submissions will not be returned.