Fellowships & Scholarships

NTU invites outstanding early-career researchers to apply for appointment as a NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow. The PPF aims to provide the opportunity for outstanding early career researchers from Singapore and around the world, to conduct independent investigations in any discipline at NTU. This Fellowship provides research funding over two years. There are personal development opportunities coupled with mentorship in an established research group. These conditions will empower the Fellows to strive for research excellence and impact and enable them to meet their ambitions as global research leaders.

PPF BENEFITS
The Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship provides:
A two-year tenure with a salary of SGD 80,000 per year.
A research grant of up to SGD 100,000 per year.
A housing grant of SGD 18,000 per year with eligibility for subsidized apartment accommodation (subject to availability)
Relocation expenses of up to SGD 4,000 (if eligible)
Mentorship and support in an established research group.
Opportunity to work with faculty in mentoring graduate students.
Exposure to the most dynamic and diverse global growth regions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Within 5 years of obtaining PhD. or equivalent degree
Demonstrable intellectual excellence.
Maturity and capacity to begin an independent research career.
Desire and potential to develop as a future academic leader.
Submit a thoughtful and realistic research proposal
Be available to take up the position no later than 31 Dec 2023.

HOW TO APPLY
The application is open from 10 February 2023 to 30 April 2023 (Singapore Time, UTC+8).

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), and the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering.

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):

February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1

Awardees have the opportunity to:

Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories
Devote full-time effort to research and publication
Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities
Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers

Awardee benefits:

Base stipend starting at $76,542; may be higher based on experience
Health insurance (including dental and vision), relocation benefits, and a professional travel allowance
Applicants should contact prospective AFRL, AFIT and USAFA Research Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.

For detailed program information, to search for AFRL, AFIT, and USAFA Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s), visit www.nas.edu/afstfp.

The NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award recognizes and rewards early-career M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists that perform research at the intersection of the social and life sciences. Essays written by these bold researchers on their recent work are judged for clarity, scientific quality, creativity, and demonstration of cross-disciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions.

A cash prize of up to US $15,000 will be awarded to essay winners, and their engaging essays will be published in Science. Winners will also be invited to share their work and forward-looking perspective with leading scientists in their respective fields at an award ceremony.

Apply by May 15, 2023 at www.science.org/nomis

In 2023, the Link Foundation will award 7 one-yr Fellowships (https://www.linkoe.org) to qualified PhD students that are pursuing research related to engineering and instrumentation for the ocean environment, see attached announcement ($34,000 each).

Please note that all applicants must first register on the website and must apply to the Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation program.

Applications must be received on or before Friday April 14, 2023.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 Solicitation 1 cycle. Applications are due 5:00pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

SCGSR application assistance workshops will be held on March 9, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET and April 20, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET. The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements and will include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers; register here. The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees; register here.

The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate theses research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral theses while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories.

More information on the SCGSR program can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

Our $3,000 scholarship is available for any SMTA member that is actively pursuing their degree (full or part time), and is a strong leader within the SMTA association. You can nominate a candidate or yourself in under 5 minutes. Nomination/application and more information: https://smta.org/page/stromberg-scholarship

Our $8000 grant is available to graduate students pursuing careers in the electronics industry, and developing their thesis/research in electronics assembly, electronics packaging, or a related field. Apply or find more information: https://smta.org/page/hutchins-grant. The deadline is 4/28/2023.

SMTA membership is a requirement. All applicants must become a member ($20 student rate) to be considered.

E4C’s Fellows work on Impact Projects with interdisciplinary teams and develop their professional and technical skills by investigating, optimizing, and designing to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Apply HERE.