Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a set of commonly questions regarding the KAUST Global Fellowship Program. If you do not find an answer to your query, please contact the program office KGFP@kaust.edu.sa
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program is supporting research in line with the KAUST Research Pillars (Economies of the Future, Health & Wellness, Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs, Energy & Industrial Leadership) and the programs of KAUST academic divisions; Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE), and Physical Science and Engineering (PSE).
For more information about the KAUST academic divisions and programs: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/research
For more information about the KAUST Research Pillars: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/about
Candidates must identify in their application the KAUST faculty member who will host them and their research during the Fellowship duration. Host PIs need to provide a support letter confirming their willingness to host the Postdoc in their lab. Please note that the PI will be covering 50% of the Postdoc stipend, therefore having a Host PI before applying is very important. The Host PI letter shall be submitted on the provided template and shall be submitted by the applicant or the PI directly. Either way, the PI will be notified to approve it.
We encourage applicants to check the KAUST Faculty directory when identifying their KAUST Host PIs and contact them in advance: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/faculty
KAUST-affiliated Postdocs may apply to this Fellowship Program as long as they haven't been affiliated with KAUST for more than 1 year (12 months) by the time of the next cut-off date after their application (i.e.: those who apply and will be evaluated at the July 2024 cut-off date, must have joined KAUST in or after July 2023).
For more information download and carefully read the relevant document found at: https://kgfp.kaust.edu.sa/how-to-apply