KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded three-year fellowship for outstanding early-career researchers. Fellows design and lead their own independent research projects at KAUST in Saudi Arabia, with access to world-class facilities and collaborators. The program supports research across strategic missions including water, food, health, energy, artificial intelligence, and the Red Sea, with substantial funding and comprehensive benefits.

US$75,000 annual living stipend; up to US$40,000 research funding; three years of fully funded support; medical insurance; on-campus accommodation; schooling support for up to three children; relocation allowance; annual travel assistance; access to laboratories and research infrastructure; professional development opportunities.

Open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a PhD awarded after January 2023 or expect to complete their PhD before the fellowship begins, and who are willing to relocate to KAUST.

A two-stage process: Stage 1 requires a concept note submitted online (deadline 1 October 2026); Stage 2 invites selected applicants to submit a full proposal between 15 November 2026 and 15 January 2027.