Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore invites applications for the NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF) 2026, supported by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF). The fellowship is designed for outstanding early-career researchers who seek to apply Artificial Intelligence to scientific discovery across STEM disciplines, including medicine.
Key Information:
– Position: AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellow
– Institution: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
– Location: Singapore
– Salary: SGD 100,000–120,000 per year + benefits
– Funding: Up to 4 years
– Research Grant: SGD 250,000
– Employment: Full-time, fixed-term
– Qualification: PhD or equivalent
– PhD Eligibility: Degree conferred in 2023 or later
– Commencement: By 31 March 2027
– Deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 Singapore Time (UTC+8)
Research Scop:
Applications are welcomed from STEM fields where AI can be integrated to address important scientific problems, including:
AI & Computing
• Biology
• Biomedicine
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Materials Science
• Other STEM disciplines
Fellowship Highlights:
– Competitive salary and benefits
– Up to 4 years of funding
– SGD 250,000 research grant
– Access to advanced AI platforms, computing resources and research facilities
– Structured AI training
– Mentorship from NTU faculty
– Project Mentor from the applicant’s research field
– AI Mentor to support AI integration
– Continued funding may be available when transitioning to a tenure-track or equivalent position
Eligibility:
Applicants should have:
– A PhD or equivalent awarded in 2023 or later
– A strong academic and research record
– An innovative research proposal integrating AI with a scientific problem
– An identified NTU faculty member as Project Mentor
– Availability to start the fellowship by 31 March 2027
Required Documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Comprehensive CV with full publication list
3. Official PhD transcript or certificate in English
4. Research proposal — maximum 2 pages
5. Top 3 publications in PDF
6. Letter of support from the NTU Project Mentor
7. Contact details of 2 referees, including the PhD supervisor
8. Other supporting documents, where applicable
Application:
Applications must be submitted electronically through the NTU Online Application Portal.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Time: 23:59 Singapore Time (UTC+8)
Official Fellowship Information: www.ntu.edu.sg
Application Portal: apps.ntu.edu.sg
Enquiries: FA-RSO@ntu.edu.sg
