Founded in 1997, the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is regarded as one of the best universities in the Middle East. The university has established a solid reputation for its dedication to cultural diversity, cutting-edge research, and academic quality. AUS offers a world-class setting for cutting-edge research and study because of its highly skilled professors, state-of-the-art labs and research facilities, and collaborations with top international universities. In addition to educating, its goal is to address urgent scientific, technological, and societal issues at the regional and global levels.
In keeping with its mission to develop talent and further research, AUS has announced the 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award.This two-year fellowship, which is completely funded and extremely prestigious, is intended especially for scholars and creative workers in their early careers. Participants in the fellowship have the opportunity to conduct autonomous, highly influential research in a vibrant and encouraging academic environment in the United Arab Emirates.
AUS’s vibrant academic culture, chances to work with top professionals, and access to state-of-the-art research tools will all be advantageous to awardees. The goal of the fellowship is to support scholars in advancing their careers, growing their international networks, and significantly tackling current concerns in a range of fields.
Host Country: UAE
University: American University of Sharjah
Opportunity Type: Fellowship, Post Doctorate
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Recent PhD or terminal degree: To guarantee they are in the early stages of their careers, candidates must have obtained their PhD (or the highest degree equivalent to it) within the last three years.
- Research excellence: To show an applicant’s potential, a solid record of publications in respectable journals or acknowledged innovative accomplishments is necessary.
- The proposed study must complement and advance the strategic research areas specified by the American University of Sharjah in order to be in line with AUS aims.
- Restrictions on eligibility: In order to promote variety in academic backgrounds, graduates who earned their PhDs at AUS are not eligible for this grant.
- Faculty supervisor: In order to ensure appropriate mentoring and project viability, applicants must first find an AUS faculty member who is willing to serve as their supervisor.
Benefits:
- Stipend every month: up to AED 20,000, or roughly USD 5,400.
- Fellowship Duration: Full-time commitment for two years.
- Health insurance, travel expenses, yearly leave, residency fees, and end-of-service compensation are all included in the comprehensive benefits package.
- Housing: Depending on availability, free housing may be offered to single fellows.
- Professional growth: Availability of leadership development courses, grant-writing instruction, and workshops for career advancement.
- Mentorship: Tailored, one-on-one advice from supervisors of AUS faculty.
- Possibility of Teaching: Up to one course may be taught each academic year.
- Collaboration & Networking: Being exposed to global research communities and interdisciplinary projects.
Deadline: 30 September 2025
