King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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
- Energy & Industrial Leadership
- 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
- 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 partnersAccess exceptional funding and research toolsDiverse, international community (110+ nationalities)Beautiful, award-winning campus on the Red SeaRanked #1 in Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023Info Sessions for prospective applicants : September 22, 2025 (Europe / Africa / Asia & Americas / Europe sessions).#J-18808-Ljbffr