THE KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

KAUST Global Fellowship Program aims to attract and support 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 address global challenges and explore opportunities that benefit humanity. This merit-based program targets excellent postdocs who have breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, contribute, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST. In our ‘research-first’ environment, current and future Global Fellows have full access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise required to fulfill their research ambitions, supported by a strong community of excellence.

Applications are received on a rolling basis and will be evaluated after the indicated cut-off dates.

 ANNUAL CUT-OFF DATES:

            1st JANUARY

            1st JULY

Important – Before you begin your Online Fellowship Application, you must have the below documents ready to upload (preferably as PDF files):

  1. Your most recent CV with a list of publications (max 4 pages);
  2. Two publications (in one single PDF document);
  3. Your Research Proposal, together with any relevant appendices, as a single document (using the provided template);
  4. The KAUST Host PI support letter (using the provided template);
  5. Two reference letters will need to be uploaded or approved directly from referees on the system.

If you do not have these documents, please go to the How to Apply page, where you can download the Application Pack.

To complete the online application you will need to create an account to the Pluto Portal as an applicant. The online application will take around 20-25 minutes to complete (in one sitting), however, you can save and resume at any time by logging in back to your account.

If you have any technical problems registering, accessing, or navigating the PlutoEdu platform please contact the Global Fellowship Team at: kgfp@kaust.edu.saApply Now