AISG PhD Fellowship Programme - AI Singapore
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AISG PhD Fellowship Programme - AI Singapore
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Nomination for August 2026 Intake
The AISG PhD Fellowship Programme is part of AISG’s Research programme which supports top AI research talents in pursuing their PhD in Singapore-based Autonomous Universities (AUs)*. We aim to nurture and train local AI talents to be able to perform advanced fundamental AI research and produce state-of-the-art AI algorithms, models and systems. In addition, we hope that these talents will contribute to the other pillars of AI Singapore, the local AI eco-system and society.
* Autonomous Universities (AUs): National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
Key Highlights
No restriction on nominees’ nationality
Aims to increase Singapore’s visibility and presence on AI fundamental research by publishing in top-tier AI conferences and journals
Allows participation in AISG initiatives
A competitive stipend of up to S$6,700 monthly, on top of other allowances and full tuition fees, support up to four years of studies at Singapore-based AUs
AISG PhD fellows are to publish novel and significant AI fundamental research publications at top-tier venues defined by AISG from the point of award until their PhD candidature period conclude
Attractive AI conference travel allowance of up to S$8,000
Key Research Focus Themes
Trustworthy and explainable AI
Boost AI adoption
Build on Singapore’s “trust” brand
Privacy-aware AI
Demand from regulators and consumers
Learn from sensitive datasets while preserving the privacy of Individuals
Resource-efficient AI
Small-country – small dataset
Learning from small but quality datasets
Collaborative AI
Strengths in NLP and diversity as a testbed
Continuous Learning AI
Autonomous incremental learning AI towards Artificial General Intelligence
Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants intending to pursue a Full-time PhD and existing PhD candidates (must be 2 years or less into PhD) in Singapore-based AUs.
Interested applicants or existing PhD candidates with a strong interest in AI fundamental research are highly encouraged to apply for the AISG PhD Fellowship.
Applicants/Candidates who are Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident or those from ASEAN Countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Resource:
Recommendation for a Strong AISG PhD Fellowship Application
For Students
The AI Singapore PhD Fellowship programme is a nomination-based application. The universities will recommend suitable applicants to AISG.
PhD Fellowship Information (for interested applicants) – 5 February 2026
For Existing PhD Candidates
For existing PhD candidates, please contact each AU’s graduate office or faculty office for more details and eligibility to apply.
For New PhD Candidates
For new applicants interested in PhD, please submit your PhD application through the intended AU’s website as per the usual channel for PhD application.
NTU
Aug
01 Oct (of prior year) to 31 Jan (of intake year)
JAN
01 Jun (of prior year) to 31 Jul (of prior year)
Apply Here
NUS
Aug
SoC (all):
15 Dec (of prior year)
Engineering:
International / Local-with-round-1-scholarship
– 1 Jan (intake year)
Local-with-no-scholarship / Local-with-round-2-scholarship
– 1 April (intake year)
JAN
SoC:
International – 15 Jun (of prior year); Local – 15 Sept (of prior year)
Engineering:
International / Local-with-round-1-scholarship
– 1 Jul (of prior year)
Local-with-no-scholarship / Local-with-round-2-scholarship
– 1 Sept (of prior year)
Apply Here(SoC)
or
Apply Here (Engineering)
SMU
Aug
01 Aug (of prior year) to 31 Jan (of intake year)
JAN
01 Feb (of prior year) to 30 Jun (of prior year)
Apply Here
SUTD
SEPT
31 Mar (of intake year)
JAN
30 Sep (of prior year)
Apply Here
For University Administrators
Application Form (For Reference Only)
– 08 August 2025
PhD Fellowship Information
– 5 February 2026
PhD Fellowship Application Annex C and Section 4 Template
PhD Fellowship Endorsement Form
Latest update (02 October 2025):
[Updated on 18 September 2025]
For existing PhD candidates from the August 2024 admission intake, AISG support will commence in their 3rd year of studies (August 2026). Funding will be provided for a total of two years, beginning in August 2026. This correction will be reflected in the updated “
PhD Fellowship Information”
documents.
[Updated on 02 October 2025]
The nomination deadline has been extended from
13 October 2025, 5:00 PM (SGT)
to
28 October 2025, 5:00 PM (SGT)
.
Nomination Portal
Closing Date of Nomination: 15 April 2026, 5:00 PM SGT
For any enquiries regarding this Fellowship Programme,
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Skip to content
Nomination for August 2026 Intake
The AISG PhD Fellowship Programme is part of AISG’s Research programme which supports top AI research talents in pursuing their PhD in Singapore-based Autonomous Universities (AUs)*. We aim to nurture and train local AI talents to be able to perform advanced fundamental AI research and produce state-of-the-art AI algorithms, models and systems. In addition, we hope that these talents will contribute to the other pillars of AI Singapore, the local AI eco-system and society.
* Autonomous Universities (AUs): National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
Key Highlights
No restriction on nominees’ nationality
Aims to increase Singapore’s visibility and presence on AI fundamental research by publishing in top-tier AI conferences and journals
Allows participation in AISG initiatives
A competitive stipend of up to S$6,700 monthly, on top of other allowances and full tuition fees, support up to four years of studies at Singapore-based AUs
AISG PhD fellows are to publish novel and significant AI fundamental research publications at top-tier venues defined by AISG from the point of award until their PhD candidature period conclude
Attractive AI conference travel allowance of up to S$8,000
Key Research Focus Themes
Trustworthy and explainable AI
Boost AI adoption
Build on Singapore’s “trust” brand
Privacy-aware AI
Demand from regulators and consumers
Learn from sensitive datasets while preserving the privacy of Individuals
Resource-efficient AI
Small-country – small dataset
Learning from small but quality datasets
Collaborative AI
Strengths in NLP and diversity as a testbed
Continuous Learning AI
Autonomous incremental learning AI towards Artificial General Intelligence
Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants intending to pursue a Full-time PhD and existing PhD candidates (must be 2 years or less into PhD) in Singapore-based AUs.
Interested applicants or existing PhD candidates with a strong interest in AI fundamental research are highly encouraged to apply for the AISG PhD Fellowship.
Applicants/Candidates who are Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident or those from ASEAN Countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Resource:
Recommendation for a Strong AISG PhD Fellowship Application
For Students
The AI Singapore PhD Fellowship programme is a nomination-based application. The universities will recommend suitable applicants to AISG.
PhD Fellowship Information (for interested applicants) – 5 February 2026
For Existing PhD Candidates
For existing PhD candidates, please contact each AU’s graduate office or faculty office for more details and eligibility to apply.
For New PhD Candidates
For new applicants interested in PhD, please submit your PhD application through the intended AU’s website as per the usual channel for PhD application.
NTU
Aug
01 Oct (of prior year) to 31 Jan (of intake year)
JAN
01 Jun (of prior year) to 31 Jul (of prior year)
Apply Here
NUS
Aug
SoC (all):
15 Dec (of prior year)
Engineering:
International / Local-with-round-1-scholarship
– 1 Jan (intake year)
Local-with-no-scholarship / Local-with-round-2-scholarship
– 1 April (intake year)
JAN
SoC:
International – 15 Jun (of prior year); Local – 15 Sept (of prior year)
Engineering:
International / Local-with-round-1-scholarship
– 1 Jul (of prior year)
Local-with-no-scholarship / Local-with-round-2-scholarship
– 1 Sept (of prior year)
Apply Here(SoC)
or
Apply Here (Engineering)
SMU
Aug
01 Aug (of prior year) to 31 Jan (of intake year)
JAN
01 Feb (of prior year) to 30 Jun (of prior year)
Apply Here
SUTD
SEPT
31 Mar (of intake year)
JAN
30 Sep (of prior year)
Apply Here
For University Administrators
Application Form (For Reference Only)
– 08 August 2025
PhD Fellowship Information
– 5 February 2026
PhD Fellowship Application Annex C and Section 4 Template
PhD Fellowship Endorsement Form
Latest update (02 October 2025):
[Updated on 18 September 2025]
For existing PhD candidates from the August 2024 admission intake, AISG support will commence in their 3rd year of studies (August 2026). Funding will be provided for a total of two years, beginning in August 2026. This correction will be reflected in the updated “
PhD Fellowship Information”
documents.
[Updated on 02 October 2025]
The nomination deadline has been extended from
13 October 2025, 5:00 PM (SGT)
to
28 October 2025, 5:00 PM (SGT)
.
Nomination Portal
Closing Date of Nomination: 15 April 2026, 5:00 PM SGT
For any enquiries regarding this Fellowship Programme,
Contact Us
Mailing List Sign Up
Get the latest AI Singapore news, programme updates and offers directly into your INBOX.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive updates and news about AI Singapore via email. You can unsubscribe whenever you want.