The NTU Emerging Scholars Forum 2025 in Singapore (Fully Funded) offers exceptional PhD candidates and early-career researchers a transformative platform to showcase their research at Asia’s #1 young university.
Program Overview
✅ Host Institution: Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
✅ Location: Singapore 🇸🇬
✅ Program Type: Research Forum + Career Development
✅ Financial Benefits:
- Round-trip airfare (economy class)
- 5-star campus accommodation
- S$2,000 research presentation grant
- Daily meal allowance
- Visa sponsorship
✅ Sponsored by: Singapore Ministry of Education
✅ Application Deadline: Not Mentioned
About NTU Emerging Scholars Forum
The NTU Emerging Scholars Forum is Asia’s premier platform for:
🎓 Cutting-edge research presentations
🌏 Cross-disciplinary collaboration
💼 Academic career workshops
🤝 Networking with 100+ global scholars
Key Research Tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Sustainable Urban Solutions
- Biomedical Engineering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Materials Science & Nanotechnology
Eligibility Requirements
Academic Requirements:
✔️ Current PhD candidates (final year) or postdocs (<3 years experience)
✔️ Research aligned with NTU’s strategic areas
✔️ Minimum 1 first-authored publication
Additional Criteria:
🌍 Open to all nationalities
🇬🇧 English proficiency (TOEFL 100/IELTS 7.0 for non-native speakers)
📊 Demonstrated research impact (citations/patents)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Conference presentation experience
- International research exposure
- Interdisciplinary research potential
Selection Criteria
Applications evaluated on:
⭐ Research quality (40%) – Innovation and rigor
⭐ Academic achievements (30%) – Publications, awards
⭐ Forum contribution potential (20%)
⭐ Diversity factors (10%) – Field/gender/geography
Required Documents
📄 Online application form
📝 Research abstract (500 words)
📑 Academic CV (NTU format)
🎓 Official transcripts
📜 2 recommendation letters
✈️ Passport copy
📝 Personal statement (research goals)
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Guide:
1️⃣ Create account on NTU scholarship portal
2️⃣ Select Emerging Scholars Forum 2025
3️⃣ Upload documents (PDF only)
4️⃣ Submit before deadline
💰 Financial Coverage
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Airfare | Up to S$1,500 reimbursement |
| Accommodation | Graduate Hall (single room) |
| Stipend | S$100/day allowance |
| Research Grant | S$2,000 for top presenters |
| Visa | Letter of support provided |
Why Attend NTU Forum?
✔️ Engage with NTU’s 13 Nobel laureates
✔️ Publish in NTU’s top-tier journals
✔️ Explore Singapore’s research ecosystem
✔️ Fast-track for NTU faculty positions
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FAQs
❓ Can Master’s students apply?
❌ No – only PhD candidates and recent postdocs eligible
❓ Is there an age limit?
⚠️ Yes – must be under 35 years (exceptions for medical researchers)
❓ How competitive is selection?
📈 8% acceptance rate (100 spots for 1,200+ applicants)
❓ Can I present published work?
✅ Yes – but must include new findings/data
❓ Are family members allowed?
👪 No – program is strictly for selected scholars