NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship

Empowering AI for Scientific Discovery

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.

Why Apply​​

The AI4X-PDF is more than a fellowship—it is a launchpad for future scientific leaders driving AI-powered innovation.

Fellows will become part of a dynamic and collaborative research ecosystem, benefit from deep mentorship, and access cutting-edge AI tools and resources. This award provides a powerful foundation to build an impactful research portfolio, strengthen your academic trajectory, and accelerate your path toward tenure-track or equivalent positions in top global institutions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of science using the power of AI.

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

Eligibility Criteria​​

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • PhD (or equivalent) conferred within the past 3 years (in 2022 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 2026

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

AI4X-PDF 2025 Application Process

Applications must be submitted in electronic format via  NTU Online Application Portal.

Submission Deadline: 31 Oct 2025, 2359hr (Singapore Time, UTC/GMT+8).

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. Please ensure that your referees have already agreed to provide their reports before you submit your application.

Contact Us

Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue​, Singapore 639798
Fellowships & Awards (Research Support Office)
[email protected]