A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has about 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges. NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects.
The Global Connect Fellowship (GCF) is a fully funded experiential research programme offering hands-on opportunities in NTU Singapore’s cutting-edge labs and mentorship from world-leading faculty. GCF aims to recruit the best and brightest students globally preferably in STEM with a keen interest in pursuing research and PhD at NTU Singapore.
This opportunity is only available through the not-for-credit pathway.
Summer 2026 Program Dates: July 1 – August 31, 2026.
2026 Projects Information: the list of project is available on NTU Singapore’s application portal.
Application timeline for UofT students: CIE application must be submitted by February 5 for consideration of official CIE nomination. NTU Singapore’s online application portal closes on February 15 in Singapore local time zone.
Housing: complimentary on-campus housing provided by the host.
NTU Singapore funding: SGD 5,000
Application Process:
1) Submit CIE application no later than February 5, 2026
2) Apply online via NTU Singapore’s program portal and upload supporting documents
Required supporting documents:
- ♦ Official UofT transcript
- ♦ Statement of Purpose
- ♦ 2-3 minute video explaining your motivation to apply for the programme
- ♦ Soft copy of your passport
- ♦ Soft copy of your photo
- ♦ Academic Referee Letters (Optional)
3) Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination
4) Admitted students will receive admission confirmation and further instructions from the host university
Global Connect Fellowship Info Session
Date: Thursday, January 15 (Toronto time)
Time: 8:00 PM (Toronto time)
Registration link: Click HERE to attend
Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.
