The Global Connect Fellowship (GCF) is a prestigious and exciting opportunity for young scholars from around the world to spend two - three months undertaking research under the mentorship of world leading faculty, on NTU’s vibrant, international, state-of-the-art campus. GCF attracts the best and brightest bachelor’s and master’s degree students. We welcome students with a keen research interest from all disciplines to join us as Global Connect Fellows. As a Global Research Fellow, you will take part in cutting-edge research carried out at NTU Singapore, a world-leading research-intensive public university. Our faculty and researchers are some of the world's most accomplished scientists, addressing humanity's grand challenges and researching on AI, Material Science, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Economy, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Sustainability, 3D Printing, Health Sciences, Fintech, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Green Finance, Leadership, Digital Economy, Climate Change, Smart Cities & Urbanisation, International Relations, Security & Diplomacy, Entrepreneurship, Education, Media, Design & Communications and more.

• Host Country: Singapore
• University Name: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• Duration: 2 to 3 Months
• Program Dates: 1st Feb to 31st March 2026
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 30th September 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fellowship is open to all the nationalities
• Candidates from all disciplines are welcome
• Be eligible for the Student Pass (Singapore Visa)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s students graduating in 2026 or 2027 preferably in STEM
• Strong interest in pursing research and PhD at NTU
• Good GPA

Financial Benefits

• Return Airfare Tickets
• Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Fully Paid on-campus accommodation on twin sharing basis 
• One-time settling-in award of SGD 2,000 in the first month 
• Fellowship of SGD 1,500 per month
• Visa Cost
• Registration Fee
• Living Expenses
• Meals

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