Nanyang Technological University offers postdoctoral fellowships awards for outstanding researchers with a PhD degree in science and technology. The research areas for NDPD are Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications, Bio-mimetic Aerodynamics, Cognitive Science and Neuro engineering, Cyber Security, High Power Laser Diode and High Speed High Voltage Switching Devices. Fellowship is to pursue a research career in Singapore. The application deadline is 15th March 2013.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship award is provided for research in the areas of Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications, Bio-mimetic Aerodynamics, Cognitive Science and Neuro engineering,Cyber Security,High Power Laser Diode and High Speed High Voltage Switching Devices.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing post-doctoral fellowship.
Scholarship Provider: Nanyang Technological University
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore
Eligibility:
- Outstanding scientists and researchers in the relevant discipline of science or technology from a reputable university are eligible to apply for the NDPD. Candidate must possess a PhD degree AND postdoctoral working experience. PhD degree must have been conferred at the point of the submission of application.
- Research project proposals which are already funded by other agencies or being considered for funding by other agencies are not eligible for funding under the NDPD Scheme. The NDPD fellow shall not apply for other funding support, unless approval has been given by the NDPD funding agency.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites outstanding researchers with a PhD degree in science and technology to apply for the prestigious Nanyang-DSO Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NDPD) awards. The NDPD scheme provides selected young and promising scientists to conduct and lead research that is relevant to defence in Singapore/NTU. Outstanding scientists and researchers in the relevant discipline of science or technology from a reputable university are eligible to apply for the NDPD. Candidate must possess a PhD degree and postdoctoral working experience. PhD degree must have been conferred at the point of the submission of application.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): It is a 2-year flexible research grant of up to S$1 million that commensurate with the scope of work.
What does it cover? The NDPD scheme provides selected young and promising scientists to conduct and lead research that is relevant to defence in Singapore/NTU. It offers:
- Independence to pursue a research career in Singapore
- A 2-year flexible research grant of up to S$1 million that commensurate with the scope of work
- Possible conversion to tenure-track appointment at the end of the NDPD.
- Tenure-track position will be offered with the NDPD award if the candidate meets the
- required criteria for tenure track appointment by the university. Please check the relevant
- box in the research application form for the type of position you’re applying for.
- Attractive and competitive remuneration
Other Benefits: Not Known
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Singapore in July 2013 to present their research plans, meet local researchers and identify potential collaborators.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent via E-mail. Please complete the forms included in the application package and provide the required documents in the relevant order.All documents must be provided in English and submitted in the Word format unless stated otherwise. All translated documents will need to be duly certified.Required documents:
- NDPD personal particulars form
- Detailed curriculum vitae containing the following information: H-index, number of citations, all publications (indicate impact factor where possible), number of Masters/ PhD students supervised.
- Certificates – Basic and post graduate qualifications including detailed transcripts of grades/ scores (PDF format)
- At least 3 recent international referee reports (Word or PDF format). Referee reports can also be emailed directly to rso-trf@ntu.edu.sg with the candidate name noted in the subject field
- NDPD research application form
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th March 2013.
