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KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship

Offers postdoctoral scientists comprehensive support at KAUST to pursue high-impact interdisciplinary research projects.

OpenKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySaudi Arabia
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The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (KGFP) is an annual fellowship offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) — Saudi Arabia's graduate-only research university located in Thuwal — targeting outstanding early-career researchers worldwide. The program brings fellows to the KAUST campus to conduct independent, mentor-supported research with access to KAUST's s…

What this grant funds

Water security, food security, energy, environment, health, and AI — research must complement KAUST's priority areas.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: kgfp.kaust.edu.sa