Applications are currently being accepted for the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship
Launched in partnership with Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), this prestigious fellowship supports outstanding early-career researchers who seek to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate scientific discovery across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM). The programme aims to nurture the next generation of interdisciplinary research leaders working at the intersection of AI and scientific research.
Benefits of NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Successful applicants for the NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship will receive substantial benefits designed to support their research and career development. This includes up to four years of funding, ensuring stability for long-term projects. Awardees will also receive competitive remuneration and benefits, along with a significant SGD 250,000 research grant to fund their work.
- Further advantages include continued funding if a fellow transitions to a tenure-track position during the award period. Fellows gain access to NTU’s advanced AI platforms, extensive research facilities, and powerful computing resources. The program also provides structured AI training and mentorship from NTU faculty, as well as coaching on university-level teaching to prepare them for academic careers.
NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD (or equivalent) awarded in 2023 or later in a STEM discipline
- Have a strong academic and research track record
- Propose a research project that integrates AI to address a scientific challenge
- Identify an NTU faculty member as a Project Mentor
- Available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027
- Each selected Fellow will be paired with:
- A Project Mentor in their research field
- An AI Mentor (assigned or selected post-award) to support AI integration
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 October, 2026
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