Overview
MIT’s Ibn Khaldun Fellowship plans a 2027 cohort for qualified Saudi Arabian women researchers to conduct postdoctoral research and professional development at MIT.
Complete fellowship details
The MIT Ibn Khaldun Fellowship is designed for Saudi Arabian women researchers. The official 2027 page lists a planned application deadline of 23 November 2026 at 9:00 AM EST, a planned recommendation-letter deadline of 2 December 2026 at 9:00 AM EST, a February 2027 decision target and a 1 September 2027 fellowship start. Applicants should recheck the official page because the deadline is explicitly labelled planned.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be women with Saudi Arabian citizenship; have earned a PhD within six years of the 1 September 2027 programme start or receive it by then, corresponding to 1 September 2021–31 August 2027; have at least two accepted peer-reviewed publications; demonstrate excellent English and research ability; provide two references; and identify three MIT faculty in their research area.
Tips for this fellowship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
MIT's official 2027 application page confirms Saudi female citizenship, PhD window, publication and reference requirements, planned application/recommendation deadlines and 1 September 2027 start. MIT recruitment materials confirm stipend, insurance and professional-development support without a current amount.
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