NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 (SGD 250,000 research grant)

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Applications are open for the NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026. The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF), jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a prestigious programme designed to attract and empower the world’s brightest early-career researchers.

This fellowship supports outstanding scientists who harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate breakthroughs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics including medicine (STEM). Through AI4X-PDF, they aim to cultivate the next generation of research leaders working at the intersection of AI and STEM, driving innovation and strengthening Singapore’s AI-for-Science ecosystem. Selected awardees will be co-funded by NRF Postdoctoral Award (NRF-PA) under this framework.

Benefits

Up to 4 years of funding

Competitive remuneration and benefits

SGD 250,000 research grant

Continued funding if transitioning to a tenure-track or equivalent role during the award period

Access to NTU’s AI platforms, research facilities, and computing resources

Structured AI training and mentorship from NTU faculty across AI and STEM disciplines

Vital coaching on university-level teaching to aid transition to an academic career

Eligibility

Have a PhD (or equivalent) conferred within the past 3 years (in 2023 or later) in a STEM field;

Strong academic and research record;

A compelling research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve a scientific problem;

Must 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

Required Documents

Cover letter

Comprehensive CV (with Scopus Author ID and full publication list)

Official transcript or Degree Certificate in English (PhD’s degree)

Research proposal (max 2 pages, download template)

Contact information of two referees* (one must be your PhD Supervisor)

Top 3 publications (PDFs)

Mentor’s support letter (Please attach the letter of support to the research proposal and upload them as a single file in the research proposal section during submission)

*Your referees will be contacted by the University to provide their reports after you submit your application online. Ensure that your referees have already agreed to provide their reports before you submit your application.

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For more information, visit NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Have a PhD (or equivalent) conferred within the past 3 years (in 2023 or later) in a STEM field; Strong academic and research record; A compelling research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve a scientific problem; Must identify an NTU faculty member as a Project Mentor; Available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027.