Social Sciences and Humanities Fellowship

• Purpose
• Service Commitment
• Period of Fellowship
• Eligibility Criteria

Purpose

SMU’s Social Sciences & Humanities Fellowship aims to attract outstanding Singaporean PhD talent or those who have completed the appropriate terminal degree for their discipline overseas back to Singapore as full-time assistant professors on the tenure track. In addition to a competitive salary, Fellows will receive a sizeable research grant for the duration of the Fellowship.

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Eligibility criteria

- Singapore citizens. 
- The candidate should have a PhD in a discipline relevant* to SMU or should currently be holding an assistant professor position (or similar) elsewhere.
- The candidate’s area of research interest must be aligned with that of the host school.
- Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of proficiency and motivation.

*Fellows will be considered for appointments to the following areas:

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