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Apply for the 2025 Fully Funded KAUST Global Fellowship Program in Saudi Arabia!
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology invites applications for the 2025 KAUST Global Fellowship Program to support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world.
The KAUST Fellowship Program offers a yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits including medical insurance, accommodation, schooling for up to 2 children, relocation, and travel allowances.
KAUST Global Fellowship Program Summary:
- Scholarship Sponsor: KAUST
- Host: Saudi Arabia
- Study Abroad: Study-In-Asia
- Category: Fellowship
- Rewards: Full Sponsorship | $75,000 Stipends/Yr | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- Eligibility: All Countries
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KAUST Global Fellowship Program Details:
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program supports outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world to build their path toward a fully independent career.
The program inspires the young generation of scientists and engineers to explore and address global challenges and opportunities for the benefit of humanity.
The program is merit based, targeting excellent postdocs with breakthrough ideas to complement, support, contribute and advance the major research initiatives of KAUST.
In the ‘research-first’ environment, Global Fellows have full access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise surrounded by a strong community of excellence.
KAUST Global Fellowship Program Requirement:
To be considered for the KAUST Fellowship Program, you :
- Must have been awarded a PhD degree, within four solar years (i.e., those applying in 2024, must have received their PhD in January 2020 onwards);
- Must expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship;
- Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
- Must identify in their application a KAUST faculty member who confirmed and agreed to host them and their research project, if successful.
- People of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
- KAUST encourages female applications for a better gender balance in science.
Proposal Eligibility for KAUST Fellowship Program
For a proposal to be eligible under this Fellowship, it should:
- Focus on one or more of the KAUST research priorities: Health & Wellness, Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs, Energy and Industrial Leadership, and Economies of the Future;
- Have a 3-year duration;
- Follow the budget and financial guidelines of the call;
- Use the provided template.
KAUST Global Fellowship Program is supporting research in line with 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).
Document Requirements for KAUST Global Fellowship Program:
The following documents must be uploaded and submitted with the online application form:
- Most recent CV (max 4 pages)
- Two publications (attachments)
- Research proposal (template)
- KAUST Host PI letter (template)
- Two reference letters to be received or approved directly from referees
KAUST Global Fellowship Program Rewards:
- Each research proposal receives up to $40,000 of funding based on the field of research,
- A yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits including;
- medical insurance,
- accommodation,
- schooling for up to 2 children,
- relocation, and travel allowances.
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How to Apply for KAUST Global Fellowship Program:
To apply for the R2025 Fully Funded KAUST Global Fellowship Program in Saudi Arabia, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the link to visit the KAUST Global Fellowship Program application page.
- AOn the scholarship page, click on the APPLY button
- Applications must be drafted in English using the provided templates and must be submitted via the online application form.
- All applications need to be completed with all required documents to be eligible for review at the cut-off date.
- Any incomplete applications will be accepted and evaluated at the upcoming cut-off date after their completion.
