Research Talent Development

Vitality, variety and richness in research and ideas is underpinned in part by access to the best talents and creative influence of the rising generation. The new cohort of researchers is adept at working in a global and integrative setting where much exciting work and new advances in knowledge permeate institutional and disciplinary boundaries.

With strategic initiatives planned in support of the university’s pursuit of the five peaks of excellence for the future, NTU College of Engineering (CoE) leverages the following programmes in the institution to nurture and embrace global young academic and research talent into the college’s dynamic range of activities.

Click on the programmes below to learn more. 

Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP)

Nanyang Assistant Professorship was launched in 2007 to attract exceptional young academics throughout the world to work at NTU.

National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Fellowship

NRF Research Fellowship scheme was launched in 2007 to attract outstanding young scientists from across the globe to conduct cutting-edge research in Singapore.

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship provides opportunity for early career researchers to conduct independent investigations in any discipline at NTU.

CoE International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPF)

The CoE IPF aims to encourage outstanding Singapore citizens to pursue an academic career in CoE by supporting their postdoctoral fellowship abroad.

Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Postdoctoral Fellowship

Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship was established to support and promote young candidates with excellent academic records and research potential.