King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Location: Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Job Number: 7314745

Posting Date: Newly posted

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Annual Stipend: USD 75,000 + benefits

Apply Here: KAUST Global Fellowship Program

Program Overview

The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports outstanding early-career scientists and engineers from around the world to pursue independent, cutting-edge research for three years at KAUST. Fellows develop innovative projects aligned with KAUST’s strategic priorities:

• Economies of the Future

• Health & Wellness

• Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs

• Energy & Industrial Leadership

Benefits

• 3-year contract (evaluation at end of Year 2)

• Annual stipend: USD 75,000

• Independent research budget: Up to USD 40,000/year

• Access to world-class research infrastructure (supercomputers, cryo-EM, cleanrooms, Red Sea research vessels, core labs)

• Housing, health insurance, relocation support, school fees (up to 2 children), daycare subsidy, and annual travel allowance

• Career development in leadership, teaching, and mentoring

Eligibility

• PhD in relevant discipline, awarded after January 2022

• ≤ 4 years post-PhD experience

• Strong communication skills and fluency in English

• Research proposal aligned with KAUST priorities

• Support letter from a KAUST faculty host

Why KAUST?

• Collaborate with world-class faculty and global partners

• Access exceptional funding and research tools

• Diverse, international community (110+ nationalities)

• Beautiful, award-winning campus on the Red Sea

• Ranked #1 in Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023

Application Details

• Deadline: January 15, 2026

• Apply Online: KAUST Global Fellowship Program

• Info Sessions for prospective applicants: September 22, 2025 (Europe/Africa/Asia & Americas/Europe sessions).

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