KAUST Global Fellowship Program: Empowering Early‑Career Researchers

KAUST’s merit-based Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) attracts top early-career researchers worldwide to build independent scientific careers aligned with KAUST’s research priorities—Economies of the Future; Health & Wellness; Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs; and Energy & Industrial Leadership .

 Eligibility & Application Timeline

• Eligibility:
  • PhD awarded within last 4 years or ≤4 years of postdoc experience
  • Strong research proposal within KAUST’s priority areas
  • Support from a KAUST host PI

Fellowship Benefits

• 💸 Annual stipend: USD 75,000
• 🧬 Research budget: USD 40,000–45,000/year
• 🔬 Full access to KAUST’s world-class labs: from supercomputing to marine research vessels
• 🏠 Supportive package: housing, insurance, relocation, schooling for children
• 🤝 Career development: mentorship, teaching and leadership certification, global alumni network

 Research Environment & Mentorship

Fellows receive guidance from internationally renowned faculty and become part of a vibrant multidisciplinary community contributing to real-world impact and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives

Why Apply?

• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities
• Generous funding for salary and independent research
• A collaborative, global, research-first environment
• Comprehensive professional support and high life quality on campus

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program offers a transformative opportunity for ambitious early-career researchers to advance independent research within a world-class scientific ecosystem. With robust funding, mentorship, and connectivity to a diverse research community, this fellowship is a gateway to becoming a future leader in science and innovation.

For detailed information or to find your KAUST host, visit the official program website or email [email protected].