The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is now accepting applications for the 2025 KAUST Global Fellowship Program, aimed at supporting exceptional emerging research leaders and scientists from across the globe.
This fully funded fellowship offers an annual stipend of $75,000, along with benefits such as accommodation, medical insurance, relocation and travel support, and schooling for up to two children.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $75,000 Annual Stipend | Travel Support | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program is a prestigious initiative that seeks to empower promising postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists by supporting their transition into independent research careers.
Designed for individuals with visionary ideas, the program allows fellows to explore innovative research areas aligned with KAUST’s global mission to address critical scientific and technological challenges.
Global Fellows benefit from KAUST’s ‘research-first’ environment, gaining full access to world-class research infrastructure, laboratories, and a highly collaborative academic ecosystem. This merit-based fellowship seeks applicants with strong academic records and groundbreaking research proposals that complement and advance KAUST’s strategic research priorities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the KAUST Global Fellowship Program, applicants must:
- Be exceptional postdoctoral researchers with strong academic backgrounds
- Present a compelling and original research proposal
- Demonstrate alignment with one or more of KAUST’s major research initiatives
- Be able to provide:
- An updated CV (maximum 4 pages)
- Two publications as attachments
- A completed research proposal using the official template
- A Host PI letter from a KAUST faculty member (template provided)
- Two reference letters submitted or approved directly by referees
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the KAUST Global Fellowship Program will receive:
- A $75,000 annual living stipend
- Medical insurance
- Furnished on-campus housing
- Schooling support for up to two children
- Relocation assistance
- Travel allowances
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Most recent CV (maximum 4 pages)
- Two academic publications
- Research proposal (following provided template)
- Host PI letter from KAUST faculty (template provided)
- Two reference letters sent directly from referees
How to Apply
To apply for the KAUST Global Fellowship Program, interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click the official link to access the fellowship webpage
- Select the APPLY button
- Complete the online application form in English, using all required templates
- Submit all documents before the stated deadline to ensure eligibility for review
- Incomplete applications will be evaluated during the next review cycle once completed
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