Opportunities from KAUST Global Fellowship Program

The KAUST Global Fellowship supports independent early-career research aligned with KAUST priorities in Water, Food, Health, Energy, Artificial Intelligence and the Red Sea. The current program provides a three-year term, a monthly stipend of US$6,250 (US$75,000 annually), health insurance, housing, schooling/daycare support where applicable, relocation support and annual travel assistance. A separate research allowance of up to US$40,000 per year is available for eligible fellowship research costs. Stage 1 is a Concept Note; applicants who secure Host PI support may be invited to submit a full proposal from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.

People of all nationalities may apply. For Call 2027, applicants must have a PhD awarded within four calendar years (the current page specifies January 2023 or later for this call), or expect to complete the PhD before the Fellowship starts; be ready to move to KAUST for the three-year project; and identify potential KAUST faculty members whose research aligns with the proposal. The proposal must align with KAUST research missions and academic divisions, and nominees must satisfy Saudi residency requirements.