NUS Fellows Programme (Southeast Asia)

2026 Application Call closes on 29 May 2026.
Application Status: OPEN
Evaluation Status: -

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The NUS Fellows Programme (Southeast Asia) aims to attract bright young faculty members (or would-be faculty members) and researchers from ASEAN universities and research institutes to NUS for a 6 to 12-month fellowship.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT

  • NUS will provide a monthly stipend of S$3,000 and a monthly housing allowance of up to $1,500.

  • Access to professional development opportunities (events, seminars and training programmes) within NUS.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Citizenship / Residency: Applicants must either be citizens of an ASEAN country or must be residing in an ASEAN country at the time of application.
  • Degree: Applicants must have a PhD Degree from a reputable institute. However, exceptional candidates with a master’s degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Relevant Experience: Applicants should possess NO more than 10 years of post-PhD research experience. Postdoctoral experience can be included under research experience.
  • Language: Applicant must be fluent in written and oral English.
  • Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

Documents Required for Application include:
  1. Application Form
  2. Curriculum Vitae including list of selected publications (maximum of 2 pages).
  3. Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the fellowship based on review criteria (no longer than 1 page)
  4. Research Proposal (maximum of 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor / PI at NUS.
  5. Copy of host professor / PI’s in-principle approval over his/her official email id.
  6. Two recommendation letters from current and past supervisors stating your suitability for this fellowship.
  7. Letter of Support from the home institute / University (Director, HoD, Vice Dean, Dean) endorsing your candidature.
  8. Copy of diplomas and transcripts.


REVIEW CRITERIA

  • Applicant’s training, aptitude and experience: Academic qualifications, performance, relevant experience, aptitude to benefit from the fellowship program and ability to add value after his / her return home.
  • Relevance and Quality of the Research Proposal: The proposal must be well-designed, innovative and the stipulated outputs must be achievable during the fellowship tenure.
  • Personal Qualities: Applicant must have the qualities to serve as a goodwill ambassador for NUS personified by virtues of innovation, resilience, excellence, respect and integrity.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • Review your eligibility before starting your application.
  • Browse through the list of available professor / PI’s and their core research areas/interests as potential collaborators.
  • Reach out to the Professor / PI you intend to collaborate with via his/her official email and jointly develop a short research proposal (maximum of 2 pages)
  • Get your host professor’s / PI’s in-principle approval over his/her official email id.
  • After obtaining in-principle approval from your host professor / PI, complete the Application Form and

    email your full application package to Hazel Chee at hazelmay@nus.edu.sg with the subject header “NUS SEA Fellows Application” - <insert your name>. Please remember to attach all supporting documents.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • Please submit your completed application package no later than Friday, 29 May 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)

NUS ASEAN Fellows Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants
NUS ASEAN Fellows FAQ for Host Professors and PIs


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