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.
RECENT NEWS
11 December, 2022
The first meeting was held at one of the KAUST campus restaurants with the participation of the awarded Global Fellows, their host PIs, the Deans, the Associate Vice Presidents, and the Vice President for Research.
After months of administrative processes and weeks of preparation, we were thrilled to bring together and meet up with Cohort 2022.
The Vice President for Research, Pierre Magistretti, welcomed and congratulated the awarded Global Fellows by expressing his and the VPR Office’s support during their journey here in KAUST:
“We are delighted to have you being part of our community of excellence! We are here to support you in every step and to applaud your successes on the way!”
He also thanked the Host PIs and academic mentors of the Global Fellows for opening their labs and research centers to support and guide them during their independent research career path.