Are you an ambitious researcher with PhD and a strong desire to be a leader in leading innovation and breakthrough research at the most sophisticated research institution of the world? Your opportunity is to be part of a competitive fully funded international research scheme in KAUST Global Fellowship Program 2025 in Saudi Arabia and have the privilege to work with global experts on a cutting-edge stage.
This is a highly competitive program sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST); it promotes interdisciplinary research and supports innovative projects in areas including energy, environment, digital domain, food, and water. The fellowship offers special complement to the postdocs to conduct independent research with the aid of mentorship and state of the art facilities
About KAUST Global Fellowship Program
KAUST Global Fellowship is a postdoctoral program that is fully funded and highly competitive; its target market is outstanding researchers across the globe. The fellows are offered the chance to develop and direct personal research programs, to work with KAUST faculty and research centers.
It is included in the mission of KAUST to make this fellowship enhance innovation and scientific discovery that has international impact and development of science in the Middle East and beyond.
Host Country:
- Saudi Arabia
Host Institution:
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Duration:
- 3 years
Research Areas:
Fellowship research should align with KAUST’s five strategic research priorities:
- Water
- Energy
- Environment
- Food & Health
- Digital Domain
Interdisciplinary and cross-cutting proposals are highly encouraged, particularly those that align with global challenges and SDGs.
Fellowship Benefits:
- An Annual stipend of up to 75000
- Independent research funding (max. with 45,000 yearly)
- Free or housing allowance
- Access to complete KAUST research
- Relocation assistance and travel allowance
- Healthcare coverage of fellow and qualified dependents
- Child education aid (where this is available)
- Faculty and innovation mentors at KAUST
Eligibility Criteria:
- To possess a PhD degree (obtained less than 4 years ago or close to completion)
- Good publication and research potential
- Proposal, which falls in one of the research priorities at KAUST
- International- open to any international applicant
- Capable of dedicating time in the fellowship at KAUST on a full-time basis
Required Documents:
- New CV with list of publications
- Research proposal (not more than 5 pages)
- Motivational letter
- The two-letter of recommendation
- Certificate or transcript of official PhD
- Passport copy
Application:
- Go to the official KAUST applications portal http://www.kaust.edu.sa/
- Register and fill in online form of application
- Post all documents necessary
- Make sure you apply on time
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the KAUST Global Fellowship 2025 is January 15, 2026.
Apply Here: https://kgfp.kaust.edu.sa/
