King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
KAUST Global Fellowship Program (KGFP)
The KAUST Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) is a partially-funded scholarship from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for , PhD pursuing any field in Saudi Arabia. Deadline: Stage 1 concept note 1 September - 1 October; Stage 2 full proposal (by invitation) 15 November - 15 January.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- early-career research, PhD
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Mentorship, access to advanced laboratories, and support to lead an original research project; specific stipend figures are not published on the program page
- Deadline
- Stage 1 concept note 1 September - 1 October; Stage 2 full proposal (by invitation) 15 November - 15 January
- Host countries
- Saudi Arabia
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Researchers from any country Career-Stage Requirements You should be an excellent postdoctoral or early-career researcher. KAUST states the PhD should have been awarded within four calendar years (for example, a January 2027 applicant would need a PhD from January 2023 onward), or you should expect to complete it before the fellowship starts. Research Requirements Your proposed research must focus on KAUST's missions (Water, Food, Health, Energy, Artificial Intelligence and the Red Sea) and align with one of its four academic divisions. Breakthrough ideas that complement and advance KAUST's priorities are what the program seeks.
Scholarship Benefits
- Support to design and lead an independent, original research project at KAUST
- Mentorship from aligned KAUST faculty
- Access to KAUST's advanced, multidisciplinary laboratories and research infrastructure
- A multi-year research project aligned with KAUST's missions
- The program page does not publish specific stipend figures, so confirm the financial terms directly with KGFP. Where an exact amount is not stated, treat it as something to verify with the program rather than assume.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Stage 1 concept note 1 September - 1 October; Stage 2 full proposal (by invitation) 15 November - 15 January
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.