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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
KAUST Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) 2027
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A Global Fellow will design and lead original research at KAUST.
Do I qualify 11 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- nationality all nationalities Exact current official rule
- Be ready to move to KAUST for the proposed research project Exact current official rule
- Satisfy Saudi Arabia requirements to obtain resident status Exact current official rule
- institution identify at least 1 and up to 3 potential aligned KAUST faculty members Exact current official rule
- institution identify no more than 2 aligned KAUST faculty members in the Stage 1 application form
- Focus on one or more of: Water; Food; Health; Energy; Artificial Intelligence (AI); the Red Sea Exact current official rule
- Proposal outline for a three-year duration Exact current official rule
- Follow the call's budget and financial guidelines Exact current official rule
+3 more requirements
- Use provided Call 2027 templates for the Concept Note and, if invited, the Full Research Proposal Exact current official rule
- institution Align with programs of KAUST academic divisions
- language Application drafted in English Exact current official rule
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- degree Ph.D. awarded after January 2023 inclusive for Call 2027 Exact current official rule
- degree Expect to complete Ph.D. before fellowship start
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- female applicants
- Who is eligible
- All nationalities explicitly accepted
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- STEM
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Up to $40,000 in dedicated research funding plus a yearly living stipend of $75,000 and a benefits package including medical insurance, on-campus accommodation, schooling for up to three children, relocation allowance and annual travel assistance, for three years.
- Duration
- 2-3 years
- Host country
- Saudi Arabia
- Host institution
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Before applying, download and carefully read the application instructions, materials, and templates. Prepare the Stage 1 documents: a most recent CV with full publications list (maximum 4 pages), up to two selected publications, and a Concept Note using the provided template. Required
- In the Stage 1 application form, identify up to two KAUST faculty members whose research aligns with the proposed work. A Host PI letter is not required at this stage. Required
- Provide two reference letters with the application, or ask the referees to submit their letters by email to kgfp@kaust.edu.sa by October 1st. Required
- Draft the application in English and submit the completed Stage 1 Concept Note application with all required documents through the online application form by the Stage 1 cutoff. Required
- If invited after receiving Host PI support, submit a full proposal using the provided Full Proposal template during the Stage 2 window. Required
- Deadline
- 1 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Stage 2 full proposals are accepted from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027, by invitation.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Faculty identification is described as at least one (up to three) potential faculty members in the eligibility criteria, while the Stage 1 application guidance says to identify up to two. Only faculty-supported applications advance to the full proposal stage.
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