Islamabad, July 24, 2025: The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program 2025. This prestigious program offers full financial support to early-career researchers from around the world who are eager to lead independent research in a dynamic and well-equipped academic setting.
Overview
This fellowship is designed to help promising scientists and researchers build their careers. It allows them to work on impactful ideas while gaining valuable experience in a world-class research environment.
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Host University: KAUST
- Duration: 3 years (full-time on campus)
- Annual stipend: 75,000 US dollars
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
What the Fellowship Covers
The program offers generous financial support and other key benefits:
- Annual living allowance of 75,000 US dollars
- Free on-campus housing
- Medical insurance
- Travel and relocation allowance
- Schooling support for up to 2 children
- Additional research funding up to 40,000 US dollars per year
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Have received a PhD on or after January 2020
- Expect to complete their PhD before the fellowship begins
- Identify a KAUST faculty member as a research host
- Be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia for the full duration
- Applicants from all countries are welcome
- Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply
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Research Focus Areas
The proposed research must align with one or more of KAUST’s priority areas:
- Health and wellness
- Sustainable environment and essential needs
- Energy and industrial leadership
- Economies of the future
Fellows will join one of the following divisions:
- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering
- Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering
- Physical Science and Engineering
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Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV (maximum 4 pages)
- Two recent publications
- Research proposal (official template)
- Signed host letter from KAUST faculty
- Two letters of recommendation
The KAUST Global Fellowship is more than just funding. It offers a unique chance to develop an independent research career in a thriving academic setting. Those with a clear vision and a strong research idea should apply before the deadline. Early preparation is highly recommended.
