Envision yourself at the heart of Asia’s premier research community where your passion for humanities or social sciences can flourish. This fellowship invites visionary scholars to shape Asia-centred research and impact global discourse through collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence↚
Empower Your Scholarly Journey at Asia Research Institute, NUS
Details
Research Fellowships at the Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS) for FY 2026/27 encourage ambitious scholars to drive humanities and social sciences research focused on Asia. The fellowship spans initially two years, starting either in June/July 2026 or December 2026/January 2027, with the possibility of extension for another two years based on performance and funding availability
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold a PhD from a reputable institution in the humanities or social sciences, possess at least two years of post-PhD research experience, and demonstrate a strong record of publications along with global academic visibility. A visionary research and publication plan extending beyond the doctoral work, aligned with up to two of ARI’s research clusters, is required
Benefits
Enjoy a competitive monthly remuneration of S$6,250 covering housing and living allowances
Travel assistance is available for eligible candidates
Support for fieldwork and conference attendance (upon approval)
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents receive provident fund benefits
Participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and ARI’s collaborative events enriches your academic environment
Note that university housing is not provided—fellows are expected to arrange their own accommodation
Travel assistance is available for eligible candidates
Support for fieldwork and conference attendance (upon approval)
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents receive provident fund benefits
Participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and ARI’s collaborative events enriches your academic environment
Note that university housing is not provided—fellows are expected to arrange their own accommodation
Deadline
Submit your application by 30 September 2025. No extensions will be granted. As applications are high in volume, applying early is strongly encouraged
In Summary
Imagine leading your cutting-edge Asia-focused research within a world-class institution, supported by generous funding, academic opportunities, and a vibrant scholarly community—apply now to the NUS ARI Research Fellowships FY 2026/27 to turn that vision into reality
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How to Apply
Prepare a single PDF file including:
• A CV (max 3 single-spaced pages)
• A synopsis of your proposed research (max 2 single-spaced pages) that outlines how it builds on your doctoral work, contributes to the chosen ARI research cluster(s), and includes publication plans throughout the two-year fellowship
• At least one sample of published work (preferably in English)
• Contact details for at least two referees
Submit through the official NUS application portal (external or internal, as appropriate)
• A CV (max 3 single-spaced pages)
• A synopsis of your proposed research (max 2 single-spaced pages) that outlines how it builds on your doctoral work, contributes to the chosen ARI research cluster(s), and includes publication plans throughout the two-year fellowship
• At least one sample of published work (preferably in English)
• Contact details for at least two referees
Submit through the official NUS application portal (external or internal, as appropriate)