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NTU AI-FOR-X POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 2359 hr (Singapore Time, UTC/GMT+8).

LOCATION: Singapore

The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF), jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a prestigious programme designed to attract and empower the world’s brightest early-career researchers. This fellowship supports outstanding scientists who harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate breakthroughs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including medicine (STEM). Through AI4X-PDF, we aim to cultivate the next generation of research leaders working at the intersection of AI and STEM, driving innovation and strengthening Singapore’s AI-for-Science ecosystem.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

PhD (or equivalent) conferred within the past 3 years (in 2023 or later) in a STEM field

Strong academic and research record

A compelling research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve a scientific problem

Must identify an NTU faculty member as a Project Mentor

Available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027

Each selected Fellow will be paired with:

A Project Mentor in their research field

An AI Mentor (assigned or selected post-award) to support AI integration

Applications must be submitted in electronic format via  NTU Online Application Portal.

Required Documents

Cover letter

Comprehensive CV (with Scopus Author ID and full publication list)

Official transcript or Degree Certificate in English (PhD’s degree)

Research proposal (max 2 pages,  download template)

Contact information of two referees* (one must be your PhD Supervisor) 

Top 3 publications (PDFs)

Mentor’s support letter (Please attach the letter of support to the research proposal and upload it as a single file in the research proposal section during submission. )

Your referees will be contacted by the university to provide their reports after you submit your application online. Please ensure that your referees have already agreed to provide their reports before you submit your application.

BENEFIT:

Up to 4 years of funding

Competitive remuneration and benefits

SGD 250,000 research grant

Continued funding if transitioning to a tenure-track or equivalent role during the award period

Access to NTU’s AI platforms, research facilities, and computing resources

Structured AI training and mentorship from NTU faculty across AI and STEM disciplines

Vital coaching on university-level teaching to aid transition to an academic career

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CAPCUT AI FESTIVAL CREATE CONTEST

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Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

LOCATION: Singapore

CRE[A]TE is CapCut’s first AI Festival, a global stage built to award the imagination this medium makes possible. It honours the idea, point of view, craft, and taste that bring each work to life. Submit across Film, Series, Creative, and Commercial. Selected works are reviewed by an international jury and features across CapCut’s official channels.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to creators worldwide: independent creators, students, artists, studios, and teams. Free to enter. Work created on or after April 1, 2026, is eligible.

Tools: AI-generated or AI-assisted content must play a central role in the work, and CapCut Video Studio should play a primary role in the final submitted work. Other AI tools are welcome alongside it, but you must disclose what you used.

Social sharing: Public posting is optional. If you post your work or behind-the-scenes content on social, use #CapCutCREAITE. To be considered for CRE[AI]TE, submit through the official entry form. Public links should remain accessible through the review period.

Rights: Use only the assets, music, brands, likenesses, voices, IP, and other materials you have the rights or permissions to use. No unauthorized deepfakes, celebrity likenesses, private individuals, or voice clones without permission. You keep ownership of your work, and CapCut may showcase eligible submissions subject to the official rules.

One cash award rule: Each creator or team can receive one main cash award. If an entry qualifies for multiple cash awards, only the highest-tier cash award applies.

BENEFIT:

The Award:

CapCut CRE[AI]TE will recognize 30 works in total: 10 Cash Award winners and 20 Spotlight Selections.

Cash Awards honor the top works in the main competition. Spotlight Selections recognize additional standout submissions through non-cash honors and potential showcase opportunities.

All selected creators or teams will receive 50,000 credits and 1 year of CapCut Pro.

RecognitionNumberPrize / HonorSelection Logic
Grand Prix1$70,000One winner across all categories
Category Winner4$20,000 eachOne winner per category
Category Honoree4$10,000 eachOne honoree per category
Student Vision Award1$10,000One winner from eligible student submissions across all categories
Spotlight Selections20Non-cash honorsStandout works across all categories

Cash Awards: 10 works will be selected as Cash Award winners across the main competition. Cash Award winners receive the listed cash prize for their award tier, plus 50,000 credits and 1 year of CapCut Pro. Prize details, eligibility, taxes, and regional availability follow the official rules.

Spotlight Selections: 20 works across all categories may be selected as CRE[AI]TE Spotlight Selections. Spotlight Selections are non-cash honors for standout works that show original vision, strong craft, and meaningful use of AI. Selected Spotlight works may receive official festival recognition, CapCut creator support, and global showcase opportunities later this year, subject to eligibility, availability, and event programming.

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