🎓 KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship – Call 2027

Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers | KAUST, Saudi Arabia

The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Call 2027 is an opportunity for early-career researchers to pursue innovative research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia.

🚀 Application / Fellowship Details 🌐 Official Website
Applications Open

1 September 2026

Concept Note

1 Sep – 1 Oct 2026

Final Deadline

15 January 2027

🌍 About the Fellowship

This fellowship provides early-career researchers with an opportunity to develop innovative research at KAUST and become part of a vibrant, collaborative research community.

Applicants are encouraged to develop research ideas that connect with KAUST's research priorities and prepare the required materials before the application process progresses.

📅 Key Dates

  • Concept Note: September 1 – October 1, 2026
  • Full Proposal: By invitation only
  • Final Deadline: January 15, 2027

🎯 Eligibility Highlights

  • Applicants should have a Ph.D. awarded within the last four calendar years.
  • The proposed research should be aligned with KAUST's research priorities.

📂 Prepare in Advance

📄 Updated CV

Keep your latest CV ready, including your research publications.

📝 Concept Note

Prepare the research concept note using the template available on the fellowship website.

👥 Two Referees

Arrange two referees or recommendation letters in advance.

🚀 Application Process

  1. Review the fellowship eligibility requirements and research priorities.
  2. Prepare your updated CV and publication information.
  3. Develop the concept note during the concept-note submission window.
  4. Keep two referees or recommendation letters ready.
  5. Follow the official fellowship portal for the complete application instructions.
Important: The full proposal stage is by invitation only. Applicants should check the official fellowship information for complete guidelines and requirements.

📩 Official Contact

For fellowship-related information, the provided announcement lists the following official contact email:

✨ Explore the Fellowship

Check the official fellowship information before preparing and submitting your application.

View Application Details Official Website