NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Singapore: Up to 4 Years of Funding, SGD 250,000 Research Grant and AI Research Opportunities
The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious postdoctoral research opportunity in Singapore designed for outstanding early-career researchers seeking to apply Artificial Intelligence to scientific discovery.
Overview
The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 is jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF). It aims to attract promising early-career researchers who can utilize Artificial Intelligence to address critical scientific challenges and contribute to Singapore’s AI-for-Science ecosystem.
Selected fellows receive up to four years of funding, competitive remuneration, a substantial research grant, access to advanced AI platforms and facilities, structured mentorship, and teaching-development support.
Benefits
- Up to four years of funding and competitive remuneration.
- A research grant of SGD 250,000.
- Continued funding support if transitioning to a tenure-track or equivalent position during the award period.
- Access to advanced NTU AI platforms, computing resources, and research facilities.
- Structured AI training and dual mentorship from an NTU Project Mentor and an AI Mentor.
- Coaching in university-level teaching and academic career development.
Eligibility
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medicine).
- The qualifying PhD must have been conferred in 2023 or later.
- Demonstrate a strong academic and research record.
- Present a compelling, AI-integrated scientific research proposal.
- Secure an NTU faculty member willing to act as a Project Mentor.
- Be available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically through the official NTU online portal. Applicants should carefully prepare and upload the following required documents:
- A cover letter detailing background, research interests, and motivation.
- A comprehensive CV including a Scopus Author ID and a full publication list.
- An official PhD transcript or degree certificate in English.
- A research proposal of no more than two pages following the official NTU template.
- Contact information for two referees, one of whom must be the PhD Supervisor.
- The top three publications in PDF format.
- A mentor’s support letter combined with the research proposal as a single file.
Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Singapore Time (UTC/GMT+8).