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KAUST Global Fellowship for Postdocs
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Level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
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Hosting Country
Saudi Arabia
Funding
Fully Funded
Region
Asia
Added on
7 Jul 2026
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KAUST Global Fellowship for Postdocs
About
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program is a merit-based initiative designed to attract and support outstanding emerging research leaders from around the world. The program empowers postdoctoral researchers with breakthrough ideas to build a path toward a fully independent career while addressing global challenges that benefit humanity. Fellows are encouraged to design and lead their own original research that aligns with the major research priorities of KAUST and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Located on the shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provide a collaborative and innovative environment recognized as a leading postgraduate research university in the Middle East. Global Fellows benefit from a 'research-first' culture, receiving the expertise and tools required to realize ambitious scientific goals within a community of excellence. Out of the two-stage application process, the first stage involves submitting a Concept Note between September and October.
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Eligibility
- Targeting excellent postdoctoral researchers (early career).
- Candidates must have breakthrough research ideas that complement and advance KAUST's major research priorities.
- Applicants should aim to advance Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and align with KAUST research missions.
- Must identify a KAUST host Principal Investigator (PI) to provide mentorship.
Benefits
- Annual stipend of $75,000 USD.
- Annual research budget of up to $45,000 USD.
- Access to world-class research tools, equipment, and unparalleled facilities (Core Labs).
- Mentorship by top-tier international faculty (KAUST host PI).
- A 'research-first' environment in a global hub for scientific discovery.
- Support for building a path towards a fully independent career.
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How to Apply
The application is a two-stage process:
- Stage 1 (Concept Note): Submit application between 1 September and 1 October.
- Stage 2 (Full Proposal): By invitation only, accepting applications between 15 November and 15 January.
- Interested candidates should find a KAUST host PI with similar research interests before applying.
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