CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: FOR THE KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS, APPLY NOW

KAUST Global Fellowship Program aims to attract and support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world to build their path towards a fully independent career. The program inspires the young generation of scientists and engineers to address global challenges and explore opportunities that benefit humanity. This merit-based program targets excellent postdocs who have breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, contribute, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST. In our ‘research-first’ environment, current and future Global Fellows have full access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise required to fulfill their research ambitions, supported by a strong community of excellence.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE– JANUARY 15 2026

Accepting applications: July 1^st – January 15^th

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Applicants Eligibility

For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:

Must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree, within four calendar years (i.e., those applying in January 2026, must have received their Ph.D. after January 2022 inclusive);
Must expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship;
Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
Must identify in their application a KAUST faculty member who has confirmed and agreed to host them and their research project, if successful.

People of all nationalities are welcome to apply. We encourage female applications to promote a better gender balance in science and engineering.

*Candidates must satisfy all Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requirements to obtain resident status.

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