About the Fellowship
The Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for its competitive Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for FY2026/27. Designed for scholars in the humanities and social sciences, these fellowships provide an excellent platform to advance independent research while engaging with ARI’s vibrant interdisciplinary clusters. Fellows will benefit from NUS’s international academic environment, collaborative networks, and opportunities to develop impactful scholarship on Asia that aligns with both regional and global research priorities. With support for fieldwork, conferences, and publication plans, the fellowship enables early-career researchers to contribute to pressing debates on migration, society, technology, and sustainability in Asia.
Fellowship Details
- Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (FY2026/27)
- Host Institution: Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
- Administering Body / Funding Agency: National University of Singapore
- Location: Singapore
- Research Field(s): Humanities and Social Sciences with interdisciplinary focus
- Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (full-time)
- Level: Early-career researchers
- Fellowship Duration: Two years (renewable up to four years)
- Expected Start Date: June/July 2026 or December 2026/January 2027
- Working Hours: Full-time, as per NUS norms
- Funding/Compensation: S$6,250 per month, with additional support for research, conferences, and travel
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution
Supported Research Fields / Areas
Fellows must apply within ARI’s research clusters:
- Migration and Mobilities – transnationalism, urban migration, development, health and wellbeing
- Food Politics and Society – policy, power, technology, consumption, historical legacies
- Inter-Asia Engagements – heritage, museum theory, environmental justice, oceanic paradigms, Arabia–Asia connections
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS) – climate change, energy transitions, supply chains, planetary health, Asian medicines
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in a relevant field (awarded prior to application deadline)
- At least two years of post-PhD research experience
- Strong publication record and evidence of independent research plans
Preferred Qualifications:
- International visibility in chosen research area
- Experience in collaborative projects or competitive grant applications
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary and cross-cluster work
Not Eligible:
- Applicants without a PhD at the time of application
- Incomplete applications submitted after the deadline
Fellowship / Job Benefits
- Monthly stipend: S$6,250 (inclusive of housing/living support)
- Research allowance for fieldwork and conferences
- Travel support for academic activities
- Relocation assistance
- Access to NUS academic resources, office space, and research facilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and cluster-aligned research
- Publish in high-impact journals and academic presses
- Organise workshops, conferences, and collaborative events
- Apply for competitive grants with ARI cluster leaders
- Participate in seminars, institutional activities, and mentoring
Application Process
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the official NUS online portal.
Required Documents:
- Application form (via portal)
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages)
- Research proposal (max. 2 pages)
- One sample of published work (preferably in English)
- Names and contact details of at least two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: July 2025
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 (23:59 Singapore time)
- Interview Period: November 2025
- Final Results Notification: December 2025
- Fellowship Start Date: June/July 2026 or December 2026/January 2027
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: National University of Singapore – Asia Research Institute
- Official Fellowship Notification: NUS ARI Fellowship Call
- Apply Online Here: NUS Careers Portal
- 📧 Contact for Queries: ari_recruit@nus.edu.sg
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