King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Global Fellowship 2027, Saudi Arabia

Fellowship Overview:

The KAUST Global Fellowship is a prestigious fully funded three-year postdoctoral fellowship designed for outstanding early-career researchers from around the world. Fellows lead their own independent research projects while working with world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia.

Eligible Applicants:

• Open to all nationalities
• PhD holders (awarded within the last four calendar years) or those expected to complete their PhD before the fellowship begins
• Applicants with outstanding research achievements and innovative research proposals aligned with KAUST priorities.

Fellowship Benefits:

• Annual living stipend of USD 75,000
• Up to USD 40,000 research funding
• Fully funded 3-year fellowship
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• On-campus accommodation
• Relocation allowance
• Annual travel support
• Schooling support for eligible dependents
• Access to world-class laboratories and research facilities.

Research Areas:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, Water, Food, Health, Red Sea & Marine Science, Biological & Environmental Sciences, Computer, Electrical & Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, Biomedical Sciences

Application Timeline (Call 2027)

• Stage 1 (Concept Note): 1 September – 1 October 2026
• Stage 2 (Full Proposal – by invitation): 15 November 2026 – 15 January 2027

How to Apply: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/