NUS Fellows Programme (Southeast Asia)

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:

Application Form
Curriculum Vitae including list of selected publications (maximum of 2 pages).
Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the fellowship based on review criteria (no longer than 1 page)
Research Proposal (maximum of 2 pages) developed in consultation with the host professor / PI at NUS.
Copy of host professor / PI’s in-principle approval over his/her official email id.
Two recommendation letters from current and past supervisors stating your suitability for this fellowship.
Letter of Support from the home institute / University (Director, HoD, Vice Dean, Dean) endorsing your candidature.
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.
- NUS ASEAN Fellows – List of Host PIs – Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business
- NUS ASEAN Fellows – List of Host PIs – STEM
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 [email protected], cc: [email protected] with the subject header “NUS SEA Fellows Application” – <insert your name>. Please remember to attach all supporting documents.