NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship 2019, Singapore

To be eligible for this fellowship, an applicant must:

• Be a PhD graduate with no more than 5 years of full-time post postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrate intellectual excellence
• Have the capacity and maturity to begin an independent research career
• Have the potential and the desire to develop as a future academic leader
• Submit a thoughtful and realistic research proposal
• Be available to take up the position no later than 31 October 2019

The fellows selected for the NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship will receive the following:

• A yearly fellowship of SGD 80,000 for a duration of 2 years
• A yearly research grant of up to SGD 100,000
• A yearly housing grant of SGD 18,000 with eligibility for subsidized apartment accommodation (subject to availability)
• Relocation allowance of up to SGD 4000
• Generous personal development opportunities and mentorship in an established research group
• Opportunity to work with faculty in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Exposure to the most dynamic and diverse global growth regions

• Cover letter
• Comprehensive CV (with full publication list)
• Official transcript or Degree Certificate in English (PhD degree)
• Research proposal (in no more than 2 pages)
• Contact information of two referees (one must be the candidate's PhD Supervisor)
• Top 3 publications (in PDF) and any other supporting documents (scanned copy)

Note: Candidates can download the template for research proposals here.

Follow the below steps to apply for the fellowship-

Step 1: Visit the online application portal.
Step 2: Click on 'New Application' if a new applicant.
Step 3: Keep all the supporting documents ready before proceeding further.
Step 4: Enter passport number, date of birth and email address to begin the application process.
Step 5: From the link received in the mail, proceed to the application.
Step 6: Provide all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
Step 7: Submit the application.

Note: Applicants will need to provide the names and particulars of two referees. Provide their official and not personal emails. They will be asked to provide their reports.

• Applications open: 1 February 2019
• Application deadline: 31 March 2019
• Submission of referee reports: By 7 April 2019
• Selected fellows need to take up the position no later than 31 October 2019