The National University of Singapore (NUS) Cities initiative is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship for outstanding candidates interested in research at the intersection of social science and city planning. Hosted within the NUS College of Design & Engineering, this interdisciplinary program brings together expertise from engineering, behavioural science, and urban studies. The PhD will be co-supervised by Dr. Prateek Bansal from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Professor Leonard Lee from the LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, providing a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge, data-driven research that addresses complex urban challenges. Applicants should have a strong academic background with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in City Planning, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant Engineering discipline. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing new data-driven approaches from social science for city planning and interested in advancing statistical methods and interdisciplinary research. The program is designed for those who wish to contribute to innovative solutions in urban planning, leveraging insights from both engineering and the social sciences. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend for the duration of the PhD. The expected start date for the position is August 2026, and the application deadline is 15 January 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to work in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment at one of Asia’s leading universities. For more information and to apply, please visit the official NUS Cities PhD scholarship webpage. Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and submit your application before the deadline.