KAUST Fellowship Program 2024 (Fully Funded)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology invites applications for the 2024 KAUST Fellowship Program to support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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 Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship;
• Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
• 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.
• KAUST encourages female applications for a better gender balance in science.

Benefits:

• Each research proposal receives up to $40,000 of funding based on the field of research, 
• A yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits including;
• medical insurance,
• accommodation,
• schooling for up to 2 children,
• relocation, and travel allowances.

Proposal Eligibility

• 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).

Required Documents

• 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?

• Applications must be drafted in English using the provided templates and must be submitted via the online application form.
• 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.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: June 1, 2024