NRF Research Fellowship for Artificial Intelligence

Applications
are invited for the national research foundation Fellowship from Researchers to
enable them to pursue research in the Artificial Intelligence. The Fellowship
is available to International students.
The aim of the fellowship is
to attract and recruit outstanding young researchers from around the world to
lead impactful and independent AI research in Singapore.
Applicants whose first
language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency
in English at the higher level required by the University.

 

Scholarship
Description:

Applications Deadline:
December 19, 2018
Course Level:
Fellowship is available to pursue Research program.
Study
Subject:
Fellowship is awarded in the field of Artificial
Intelligence.
Scholarship
Award:
The Fellowship offers:
• A five-year research grant of up to SGD 3 million, inclusive of general
overheads.
• Freedom to lead ground-breaking research in host institution of choice in
Singapore1.
Nationality:
The Fellowship is available to International students.
Number of
Scholarships:
Not specified
Scholarship
can be taken in
Singapore

 

Eligibility
for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: The Fellowship is available
to International scholarship.
Entrance
Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Outstanding researchers of any nationality, in their early stage of their
research careers and are ready to take on their independent research, are
eligible to apply.
• PhD holders with research experience in AI or AI-related fields.
• Applicant must not be holding an Assistant Professor or equivalent position2
at local research institutions for more than 1 year at the point of submission
(i.e. defined by grant call closing date).
• Applicant must not be at the RSE 3 level and above for more than 1 year at
the point of submission (for A*STAR applicants).
• Applicant must not be a recipient of a similar early career award in
Singapore.
English Language
Requirements:

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide
evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level.

 

Application
Procedure:

How to Apply: Applications should be
submitted through the Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS). Applicants are
also expected to upload a Letter of Support by the Faculty Dean / Head of Department
or equivalent from their host institution of choice. This Letter of Support
describes the level of commitment the host institution would provide to the
candidate, contingent on their successful award.
Applicants must also arrange
to have at least three but no more than five letters of reference submitted to
NRF on their behalf. These letters should be sent confidentially by your
referees directly via email to the National Research Foundation, Singapore at
NRF-SDE@nrf.gov.sg (paper copies will not be accepted). The referral letters
should include assessment on your leadership potential, ability to
independently carry out impactful research, and personal attributes.
Application will be rejected
if above documents are not submitted by 19 December 2018, 3.00pm (GMT +8).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited by NRF to Singapore for the final
interview in March 2019.
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