KAUST Global Fellowship Program 2027
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) · Saudi Arabia
Overview
Independent three-year postdoctoral fellowships at KAUST for recent PhDs with breakthrough research ideas aligned with KAUST faculty priorities in science and engineering.
Eligibility
All nationalities; PhD awarded after January 2023 (within four calendar years); must relocate to the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia and align with a KAUST faculty host.
What is funded
Stipend, research funds, housing, insurance, childcare, relocation and travel for the fellow.
What is not funded
Remote or part-time fellowships; research outside KAUST priority areas; PhDs older than four years.
How to apply
Stage 1: CV (max four pages), two selected publications, concept note on the template and two reference letters via the KGFP portal; Stage 2 by invitation.
Timeline
Stage 1 concept notes 1 September - 1 October 2026 | Stage 2 full proposals by invitation 15 November 2026 - 15 January 2027