The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship
A highly competitive fellowship that supports exceptional Saudi Ph.D. candidates (in the final year of their doctoral studies) and recent Ph.D. graduates (who obtained their degree within the past three years) to pursue postdoctoral research at globally recognized host institutions located outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This program provides a unique opportunity for scholars to receive a generous annual stipend for up to three years and mentorship as they transition toward independent academic careers in higher education and scientific research.
The application period opens August 1 and closes October 15
Key Features
Fellowship duration: Up to 3 years
Generous annual stipend
Assignment of a dedicated KAUST mentor
Placement at leading global institutions
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The Ibn Rushd Professorship
Designed for outstanding Saudi faculty candidates aiming to pursue a faculty career at KAUST, the Ibn Rushd Professorship is a prestigious appointment open to applicants across all academic ranks:
The Ibn Rushd Professorship is a faculty position open to applicants at all academic ranks, including:
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Full Professor
Host Institutions
Examples of institutions where past and current fellows have conducted the Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship. This is not an exhaustive or restrictive list, applicants may propose other globally recognized host institutions outside Saudi Arabia.
