NTU Singapore AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

NOW OPEN — Apply by October 30, 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, we 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.

Key Features

• 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

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