We are actively seeking for highly motivated candidates for Reseach Fellows, PhD research scholarships, undergraduate UROPS/URAPS/FYP students, and visiting scholars.
Research Fellows
NUS is one of nine leading universities selected to join the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, a programme of Schmidt Futures. Launched on 26 October 2022, this Fellowship aims to enhance discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be within 3 years of having obtained PhD degree or equivalent degree in non-computer science areas.Excellent academic records and research potential.Applicant is required to submit a thoughtful and realistic inter-disciplinary research proposal. Only research on applying AI techniques to engineering, natural sciences and mathematical sciences will be supported.Applicants are required to identify a potential project mentor (i.e. a NUS academic faculty member), who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The fellowship will be tenable for up to two (2) years with an attractive remuneration package.Awardees will be required to take at least one AI module every year during the fellowship.Awardees are required to submit an annual progress report to the University and Schmidt Futures, stating their progress, results and contributions.Awardees are required to attend conferences/workshops/seminars organized by the host University and Schmidt Futures to present their research and avail themselves as a fellowship alumnus.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026 Call for Application is open until 31st December 2025.Candidates interested to apply for the scheme are required to contact their potential project mentor (i.e. a NUS academic faculty member) and work with the potential mentor in submitting their application package. Please check with the project mentor for internal deadline.Each applicant is required to submit the complete application form (Download Template) with the following supporting documents: (1) A 2-page research proposal (Section 7 (i) on application form); (2) Comprehensive CV (with full publication list); (3) Official Doctorate transcript or Degree Certificate in English; (4) Confirmation from NUS faculty member who is agreeable to be the applicant’s project mentor; (5) Two reference letters (one must be from PhD Supervisor); (6) Three most relevant/outstanding publications (in PDF) and any other supporting documents (scanned copy)
Please refer to the official website for more details: https://www.nus.edu.sg/research/odprt-home/fellowships/eric-and-wendy-schmidt-ai-in-science-postdoctoral-fellowship.
PhD Research Scholarships
Admission requirements:
How to apply:
Please include in your application package a cover letter, full academic CV, undergraduate (masters) transcripts, and publications to Dr. Pengfei Ou (pengf.ou@nus.edu.sg), with the subject line “Ou Research PhD scholarships NUS Chemistry”.
Prospective students please also apply for NUS Chemistry and check for more details about the admission requirements and PhD scholarships on websites (https://www.science.nus.edu.sg/graduates/phd/; https://chemistry.nus.edu.sg/education/graduate/phd-programme/). Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled.
UROPS/URAPS/FYP students
We welcome all the undergraduate student who are interested in performing research in our group through UROPS/FYP projects, please contact Dr. Pengfei Ou directly at pengf.ou@nus.edu.sg.
Visiting scholars
Visiting scholars who are interested in performing research in our team, please contact Dr. Pengfei Ou directly at pengf.ou@nus.edu.sg with your full academic CV.