Applications are invited for the Kaust Global Fellowship Program 2024. The last date to apply for this session is July 1, 2024.
About KAUST
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the world as well as Saudi Arabia in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary.
KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 nationalities live, work, and study on campus. KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries, and Saudi agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Eligibility
For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:
- 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 PhD before the start of their Fellowship;
- Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
- They 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. We encourage female applications for a better gender balance in science.
*Candidates must satisfy all Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requirements to obtain resident status.
Proposal Eligibility
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).
Application Guidelines
- Applications must be drafted in English using the provided templates and must be submitted via the online application form.
- They accept applications on a rolling basis.
- 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.
- Before applying, download and carefully read the instructions, materials, and templates:
Required Documents
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
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Deadline
The last date to apply for this session is July 1, 2024.
Stipend
Each research proposal receives up to $40,000 of funding based on the field of research, along with a yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits, including medical insurance, accommodation, schooling for up to 2 children, relocation, and travel allowances. KAUST researchers can fully focus on their proposed research on a full-time basis.
Contact Details
- KGFP[at]kaust[dot]edu[dot]sa
- 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabi
