The Soft Technologies Lab at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications for its 2026 intake. The lab seeks innovative PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, designers, engineers, and artists passionate about pushing boundaries in soft matter, IoT, and human- and nature-centric applications. International students can also apply for the NUS Research Scholarship for the August 2026 PhD intake.

Who Can Apply?
Aspiring PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, designers, engineers, and artists interested in interdisciplinary research within soft technologies.

What Is Covered?
Fully funded NUS PhD International Students with Research Scholarships typically cover:

• Full tuition fees

• Monthly stipend

• Research support

• Access to lab facilities
  (Exact benefits may vary by programme.)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must meet NUS admissions requirements for PhD or postgraduate programmes.

• Strong academic background in relevant fields (engineering, design, materials science, interactive media, etc.).

• Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research.

• For scholarships, applicants must qualify for the NUS Research Scholarship and meet all academic and language requirements.

How to Apply:

• Apply through the official NUS Graduate Admissions portal.

• Select the appropriate programme and submit all required documents, including transcripts, CV, research proposal, and referee reports.

• Indicate interest in the NUS Research Scholarship during the application.

Deadline:
15 January 2026.