Name of the Event: KAUST Fellowship Program in Saudi Arabia
Location: Jidda, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 3 years
Working language: english
Last Date of Applications: January 15, 2023
Applications Link:
The Fellowship Program For Emerging Research Leaders
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program supports 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 explore and address global challenges and opportunities for the benefit of humanity. The program is merit based, targeting excellent postdocs with breakthrough ideas to complement, support, contribute and advance the major research initiatives of KAUST. In KAUST 'research-first' environment, Global Fellows have full access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise surrounded by a strong community of excellence.
KAUST Empowers Excellence Through Scientific Exploration!
Three years of funding
Each proposal receives an independent annual research budget of up to $45,000, along with a yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits including medical insurance, accommodation, schooling, relocation, and travel allowances to focus on your independent research on a full-time basis.
Pursuing independed Research This is a unique opportunity to embark on a new journey, shape your future career trajectory and pursue your dream of being recognized for your research impact and excellence. The program helps you transition towards a competitive independent research career and build your own future career path.
Research Facilities Easy access to research tools, equipment, unparalleled laboratory facilities and expertise working with your host Faculty Primary Investigator (PI) at KAUST. KAUST offers adequate support and opportunities to create impact through your research, whether it leads to a potential new discovery, invention, influential results and/or publications. A sense of community KAUST is more than a university, KAUST is a community! KAUST is a part of your Fellowship journey in a supportive intellectual environment that enhances your scientific endeavors, personal and professional development. KAUST offers networking opportunities for your career success and an overall culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and workplace joy.
Personal & Professional Development Unlimited access to a variety of Learning & Development programs including KAUST Mentoring Program, Harvard Higher Education Teaching Certificate, and Leadership Programs/ Certificates. The Global Fellowship seminar shall also contribute to your personal & professional development with thematic sessions, VIP speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and shared learning from the other fellows and alumni.
A Global Network KAUST facilitates the introduction and networking between the KAUST research community and a global set of external organizations operating in academia, industry, government agencies, funding bodies and other external partners towards the development of successful partnerships.