Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend of US$75,000, an independent research budget of approximately US$45,000 per year, on-campus accommodation, medical insurance, travel and relocation allowances, and access to advanced laboratories and professional development programs. The fellowship also covers childcare and schooling support, allowing researchers to focus entirely on their work while collaborating with an international scientific community.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is open to postdoctoral researchers from all nationalities who have earned their PhD within the last four years or possess up to four years of postdoctoral research experience. Applicants must submit a research proposal aligned with KAUST’s priority research areas, including energy, environment, food, health, water, and digital technologies, while also meeting Saudi Arabia’s residency requirements.
Application Process and Deadline
Candidates must complete an online application, providing academic qualifications, research proposals, publications, reference letters, a curriculum vitae, and a valid passport. Applicants are also required to identify a KAUST faculty member whose research aligns with their proposed project.
KAUST Fellowship Application Deadline:
The KAUST Global Fellowship 2027 follows a two-stage application process:
Stage 1 (Concept Note): 1 September – 1 October 2026
Stage 2 (Full Proposal – By Invitation Only): 15 November 2026 – 15 January 2027
Application link: https://vsrp.kaust.edu.sa/fellowships/global-fellowshi
