Fully Funded KAUST Global Fellowships in Saudi Arabia

Deadline: January 1st 2025

Host Country: Saudi Arabia

Institute: King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Fellowship Duration: 3 Years

Benefits: Fully Funded

Summary about KAUST Global Fellowship

The KAUST Global Fellowship is for postdoctoral scientists and engineers. It is an opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. This fellowship targets excellent post-docs who are exceptional and who have breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, contribute, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a very good university. It’s located on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia and is known for being the best university of its kind in the Middle East. KAUST is looking for smart people with new ideas that can solve the world’s most pressing issues.

Financial Benefits
All Selected fellows will receive:

  • Up to $40,000 in research funding
  • $75,000 annual living stipend
  • Medical insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Schooling for up to 2 children
  • Relocation allowance
  • Annual travel allowance

Other Benefits

  • Three years of Funding
  • Research Facilities with unparalleled laboratory facilities are available on campus.
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Pursuing independent Research
  • A Global Network

Applicant Eligibility Criteria

  1. People of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
  2. There is no age restriction.
  3. You must have earned a Ph.D. after January 2020.
  4. You must finish your Ph.D. before starting the fellowship.
  5. You must be ready to move to KAUST for your three-year research project.
  6. You need to find a KAUST professor who agrees to host you and your research project

For Proposal Requirements and how to apply please click on the following link https://kgfp.kaust.edu.sa/