Fellowships for Postdoc at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
  • No specific age required
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Job locationSaudi Arabia
Needed documentsCV, Research Proposal, Recommendation Letter, Application form

Opportunity description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) offers fellowships for outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world to build their path towards a fully independent career. The program inspires the young generation of scientists and engineers to explore and address global challenges and opportunities for the benefit of humanity. The program is merit based, targeting excellent postdocs with  breakthrough ideas to complement, support, contribute and advance the major research initiatives of KAUST.
 

Benefits

  • Annual Research Budget: 45K USD
  • Annual Stipend: 75K USD
  • Accommodation
  • Childcare Schooling
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Travel & Relocation Allowance 

Eligibility criteria

For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:
  • Must be within four years of earning their Ph.D.
  • Must expect to complete their Ph.D. prior to the start of their Fellowship;
  • Must be ready to move in KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;
  • Must have a KAUST faculty member agreeing to host the applicant and support their independent research under this Fellowship, if successful.
  • People of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
  • They encourage female applications for a better gender balance in science.

For a proposal to be eligible under this Fellowship, it should:

  • Focus in one or more of the KAUST five Research Pillars: Water, Energy, the Environment, Food & Health, and the Digital domain
  • Have a 3-year duration
  • Follow the budget and financial guidelines of the call
  • Use the templates provided

Required Documents

The following documents must be uploaded and submitted with the online application form:

  • Most recent CV (max 4 pages)
  • Research proposal (template)
  • Two publications (links or attachments)
  • KAUST Host PI letter (template)
  • Two reference letters to be received from referees via email

About KAUST:

Attracting and developing top talent from the Kingdom and around the world, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invests in its people. The University allows its members to fulfill their intellectual potential in a state-of-the-art environment. KAUST is dedicated to maintaining the best academic and professional practices in its development and recruitment efforts. It advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. It also strives to enhance the welfare of society with a special focus on four areas of global significance – food, water, energy, and the environment.

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