THE KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS
KAUST Global Fellowship Program aims to attract and support 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 address global challenges and explore opportunities that benefit humanity. This merit-based program targets excellent postdocs who have breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, contribute, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST. In our 'research-first' environment, current and future Global Fellows have full access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise required to fulfill their research ambitions, supported by a strong community of excellence.
Turn Your Research Ideas Into Reality
Founded in 2009 on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is officially recognized as the most acclaimed postgraduate research university in the Middle East. During its first 15 years, KAUST has established itself as the most collaborative and innovative university in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's unique natural landscape and marine environment make it an ideal place to address some of the most pressing issues of our times. KAUST Global Fellowship invests in ambitious scientific changemakers with groundbreaking research ideas that can also contribute to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the KAUST research priorities:
WE SUPPORT YOU - YOU INSPIRE US
A KAUST host PI with similar research interests will mentor, empower and support you to successfully conduct your independent research.
As a Global Fellow you will support original research at KAUST that advances current knowledge and opens new pathways for innovation.
Direct access to multidisciplinary laboratories located on campus equipped with cutting-edge technologies and staffed with experts to support faculty, students, researchers, and partners.
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11 December, 2022
New perspectives, new discoveries
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program is an immersive, three-year experience that provides emerging scientific and engineering leaders the funding, knowledge, network, facilities and lab access, and community they need at the early stages of their independent research careers. The Fellowship is offering, access to up to 45,000$ of independent research funding, competitive annual stipend, and benefits, as well as professional development and mentoring programs.
We are seeking scientists and engineers active across the five Research Pillars of KAUST: Water, Environment, Food & Health, Energy, and the Digital domain. Most importantly, we are looking for ambitious scientific and technological changemakers with groundbreaking research ideas aiming to explore and find solutions to global challenges and contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Applications for the 2023 Fellowship are now open through January 15, 2023. If you know someone who would benefit from the KAUST Global Fellowship, share this opportunity with them. If you are a scientist or engineer on the path to impact and want to apply for Cohort 2023, explore the possibilities available through the KAUST Global Fellowship and apply to join our community of excellence!