KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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About This Scholarship
The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for early-career researchers to lead their own independent research projects in Saudi Arabia. Successful fellows receive generous financial support, research funding, and access to world-class facilities while working alongside top-tier faculty.
What This Scholarship Covers
- US$75,000 annual living stipend
- Up to US$40,000 dedicated research funding for project
- Three years of fully funded support
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- On-campus accommodation
- Schooling support for up to three children
- Relocation allowance
- Annual travel assistance
- Access to world-class laboratories and research infrastructure
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree after January 2023 inclusive, or expect to complete the Ph.D. before the start of the Fellowship.
- 2 Must be ready to move to KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia to undertake the three-year research project and satisfy all Kingdom of Saudi Arabia residency requirements.
- 3 Must identify in the application at least one and up to three potential KAUST faculty members whose research aligns with the proposed work.
- 4 Research proposal must focus on KAUST research missions: Water, Food, Health, Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Red Sea.