NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship Opens for 2026
Nanyang Technological University and Singapore's National Research Foundation are offering a postdoctoral fellowship with a SGD 250,000 research grant.
Applications are now open for the NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026, with a deadline of October 30, 2026. The programme, jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), offers a substantial SGD 250,000 research grant to successful candidates.
According to the source, the fellowship aims to attract early-career researchers who use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including medicine (STEM). It is designed to cultivate research leaders and strengthen Singapore's AI-for-Science ecosystem. Selected fellows will be co-funded under the NRF Postdoctoral Award framework.
Fellowship Benefits and Support
The fellowship provides up to four years of funding. It includes competitive remuneration and a dedicated research grant of SGD 250,000. Awardees will also receive structured AI training and mentorship from NTU faculty across AI and STEM disciplines.
Additional support includes access to NTU's AI platforms, research facilities, and computing resources. The programme offers vital coaching on university-level teaching to aid the transition to an academic career. Funding can continue if a fellow transitions to a tenure-track or equivalent role during the award period.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree conferred in 2023 or later, meaning within the past three years at the time of application. The degree must be in a STEM field. Applicants need a strong academic and research record.
A compelling research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve a scientific problem is essential. Candidates must identify an NTU faculty member to act as their Project Mentor. They must also be available to start the fellowship by March 31, 2027.
Each selected fellow will be paired with two mentors: a Project Mentor in their research field and an AI Mentor to support AI integration in their work.
Application Process and Documents
The application requires several documents. These must be submitted online.
| Document | Requirement/Note |
|---|---|
| Cover letter | Required. |
| Comprehensive CV | Must include Scopus Author ID and full publication list. |
| Official transcript or Degree Certificate | For the PhD, must be in English. |
| Research proposal | Maximum 2 pages; a template is available for download. |
| Referee contact information | For two referees; one must be the applicant's PhD Supervisor. |
| Top 3 publications | Must be submitted as PDF files. |
| Mentor's support letter | Must be attached to the research proposal and uploaded as a single file. |
The source notes that referees will be contacted by the university to provide reports after the online application is submitted. Applicants must ensure their referees have agreed to provide these reports beforehand. For more information, prospective applicants can visit the official NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship page.
