Postdoctoral Fellowships In Asia Research Institute (ARI) 2026-2027

📖 About

The Asia Research Institute (ARI) invites applications from ambitious scholars to conduct cutting-edge academic humanities or social sciences research on Asia.

Positions will be awarded based on:

• The quality of the proposed research and publication plans.
• The applicant’s existing publication track record.
• The relationship of their research to the identified themes and priorities of ARI research clusters.

Preference will also be given to candidates with the potential to collaborate in developing competitive research grant applications.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: August 19, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Category: Fellowship, Postdoctoral
• Opportunity Location: Singapore

🎁 Benefits

• Tenure: The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years.
• Start Dates: Applications are invited for commencement in June/July 2026 or December 2026/January 2027.
• Remuneration: S$6,000 per month, inclusive of stipends for housing and living expenses.
• Accommodation: University housing will not be provided; appointees are expected to arrange private accommodations.
• Travel Assistance: Provided to eligible candidates.
• Provident Fund Benefits: Available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• Taxation: All salary and benefits-in-kind are subject to local tax laws.
• Research Support: Funding for research fieldwork and conference attendance (subject to approval).
• Participation: Research staff are expected to actively engage in ARI seminars, conferences, and social events.
• Additional Benefits: Other benefits provided by the University, including information about working at NUS and living in Singapore, are available here.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. PhD Completion:
   • Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements for securing a PhD from a reputable university at the time of appointment at ARI.
   • If still a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may apply provided you are confirmed for graduation by your commencement date at ARI. An official letter from the Registrar’s Office will be required to confirm the award of your PhD degree.
2. Publication Track Record:
   • Candidates must have an existing track record of publication and plausible plans for future high-quality publications to be completed during their time at ARI.

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents in one combined PDF under the CV column in the system:

1. Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 single-spaced pages).
2. Synopsis of Proposed Research Activities (maximum of 2 single-spaced pages), including:
   • How these relate to prior (especially doctoral) work and experience.
   • How they contribute to the relevant ARI research cluster(s).
   • Publication plans during the 2-year timeframe of the position (indicate up to 2 research clusters).
3. At least one short sample of published work, preferably in English.
4. Name and Contact Details of at least 2 Referees.

Application Links

• External Applicants: Apply Here
• Internal Applicants: Apply Here

📆 Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

🌟 Additional Information

For more details about the Postdoctoral Fellowships in Asia Research Institute for 2026-2027, visit the official portal.

• The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years.
• Applications are invited for commencement in Jun/Jul 2026 or Dec 2026/Jan 2027.
• The Postdoctoral Fellowship remuneration is S$6,000 per month. This all-in sum is inclusive of stipends for housing and living expenses.
• Please note that University Housing will not be provided, and appointees are expected to make their own private accommodation arrangements.
• Travel assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
• Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for provident fund benefits.
• All salary and benefits-in-kind are subjected to taxation in accordance with local tax laws.
• There is support for research fieldwork and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
• Research staff at ARI are expected to participate actively in the life of the Institute, including attendance at seminars, conferences and ARI social events.
• Other benefits that the University provides and information about working at NUS and living in Singapore are available at Why Join Us. Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.