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The KAUST Global Fellowship Program 2027 for Early-Career Researchers (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 1 October 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 KAUST Global Fellowship Program. The KAUST Global Fellowship Program attracts and supports outstanding emerging research leaders from around the world, empowering them to build a path towards a fully independent career. The program inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers to address global challenges and create opportunities that benefit humanity. This merit-based program targets excellent postdoctoral researchers with breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST. In our ‘research-first’ environment, Global Fellows have full access to world-class research tools and equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise required to realise their research ambitions, supported by a strong community of excellence.

Applicants Eligibility

For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:

• Must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree, within four calendar years – those applying for CALL 2027, must have received their Ph.D. after January 2023 inclusive;
• Must expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship, if Ph.D. is now awarded yet;
• Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
• Must identify in the application at least one (up to three) potential KAUST faculty members whose research aligns with the proposed work.**

People of all nationalities are welcome to apply. We encourage female applications to promote a better gender balance in science and engineering.

Benefits

Three years of funding

Global Fellows receive up to $40,000 in dedicated research funding for their research proposal, along with a yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, on-campus accommodation, schooling for up to three children, relocation allowance, and annual travel assistance. This package, allows Global Fellows to focus on their research full-time with financial security.

Personal & Professional Development

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program offers a variety of learning and development programs designed to support and improve Fellows’ existing skills while nurturing and developing new skills. These programs include the KAUST Mentoring Program, the Harvard HE Teaching Certificate, and Leadership programs/ certificates. Each Fellow’s learning experience is enhanced further through networking opportunities with other Fellows and successful alumni of the Fellowship program.

Application Documents

The following documents must be uploaded and submitted with the online application form at Stage 1:

• Most recent CV with full publications list(max 4 pages)
• Up to two selective publications(attachments)
• Concept note(template)
• Two reference letters

Application Stages

STAGE 1 (Concept Note)

Accepting applications: 1 September – 1 October

STAGE 2 (Full Proposal, by invitation)

Accepting applications: 15 November – 15 January

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