Summary
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF), invites applications for the NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF). The fellowship supports outstanding early-career researchers who aim to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate scientific discovery across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEM) disciplines.
The programme is designed to develop future research leaders at the intersection of AI and STEM and contribute to Singapore’s AI-for-Science research ecosystem.
Designation
NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellow (AI4X-PDF)
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore |
| Programme | NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF) |
| Funding Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Research Grant | SGD 250,000 |
| Research Focus | AI for Scientific Discovery across STEM and Medicine |
| Location | Singapore |
| Project Mentor | NTU Faculty Member |
| Fellowship Start | By 31 March 2027 |
| Application Deadline | 30 October 2026 |
Research Area
The fellowship is open to research proposals that integrate Artificial Intelligence with scientific and technological challenges, including areas such as:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Science and Engineering
- Materials Science
- Physics and Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biomedical and Medical Research
- Computational Science
- AI-enabled Scientific Discovery
- Interdisciplinary STEM research
Applicants are expected to demonstrate how AI can be used to address meaningful scientific problems.
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in a STEM discipline.
- PhD must have been conferred within the last 3 years (2023 or later).
- Demonstrate a strong academic and research track record.
- Submit a research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve scientific problems.
- Identify an NTU faculty member as the Project Mentor.
- Be available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027.
Job Description
The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI and STEM.
- Develop and apply AI/ML approaches to accelerate scientific discovery.
- Work closely with an NTU faculty mentor and interdisciplinary research teams.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex scientific and technological problems.
- Contribute to publications, research collaborations, and other scholarly outputs.
- Participate in NTU’s AI-for-Science research ecosystem.
- Engage in structured AI training and interdisciplinary mentoring.
- Explore opportunities for collaboration across different scientific disciplines.
- Develop research and academic leadership skills with the potential to transition into a tenure-track academic career.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful candidates can receive:
- Up to 4 years of funding
- Competitive remuneration package
- SGD 250,000 research grant, with continued funding even after transition to a tenure-track role
- Vital coaching at the university level to support transition to an academic career
- Access to NTU’s AI platforms and computing infrastructure
- Structured AI training
- Interdisciplinary mentorship
- Collaboration opportunities within NTU and the wider research ecosystem
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Identify a suitable NTU faculty member who can serve as the Project Mentor.
- Develop a research proposal demonstrating how AI can address an important scientific problem.
- Ensure that the proposal aligns with the AI-for-Science objectives of the fellowship.
- Prepare the required academic and research documents.
- Submit the application through the official fellowship application process before the deadline.
For more information:
Application/Programme information: https://tinyurl.com/NTU-AI4X
Email: FA-RSO@ntu.edu.sg
Last Date for Apply
30 October 2026
Important: Candidates must also be available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027.
