Do you want to advance your career as a postdoctoral researcher in a top-tier research setting? Applications for the KAUST Global Fellowship 2026 are now being accepted. This esteemed program, which is hosted by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, is intended for outstanding early-career researchers from all over the world who want to carry out autonomous, highly influential research that tackles some of the most pressing global issues.
More than just financial assistance, this fully funded three-year fellowship offers a forum for creativity, teamwork, and career advancement. In addition to a sizable yearly income, fellows receive significant cash to assist their research endeavors. In addition, the program offers health insurance, on-campus housing, relocation support, and travel reimbursements for conferences and foreign partnerships.
Fellows can push the frontiers of science and technology with access to KAUST’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure, cutting-edge laboratories, and sophisticated equipment.
Multidisciplinary research that promotes sustainability, innovation, and human well-being is highly valued at KAUST. In line with the university’s primary focus areas—energy, environment, food, water, and digital technologies—applicants are encouraged to submit audacious and creative research projects. Fellows also gain access to a thriving global research community and receive intensive mentoring from KAUST faculty.
Host Country: Saudi Arabia
University: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- There are no age limitations.
- must possess a Ph.D. that was granted no more than four years ago (on or after January 2022).
- The Ph.D. must be finished prior to the start of the fellowship.
- It is necessary to be willing to move to Saudi Arabia for the duration of the fellowship.
- The proposed research project needs to be supported by a KAUST academic host.
Benefits:
- Seventy-five thousand dollars a year for living expenses.
- annual research grant of up to $40,000.
- full coverage of health insurance.
- There is free on-campus housing available.
- funding for up to two children’s education.
- relocation support in order to relocate to Saudi Arabia.
- yearly travel award for research travels or conferences.
Deadline: 01 January 2026
