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The Ibn Rushd Program is a prestigious academic initiative established by KAUST to empower Saudi students and scholars by providing transformative global research experiences. Through strategic academic partnerships, the program enables high-achieving participants to engage in cutting-edge research across KAUST and top-tier global institutions. Mission To nurture the next generation of Saudi researchers, scholars, and leaders by offering immersive, world-class academic and research opportunities that support personal growth, intellectual excellence, and national development. Vision To position Saudi Arabia as a global contributor to scientific innovation and higher education by building a strong pipeline of future faculty, researchers, and thought leaders.
Mission
To nurture the next generation of Saudi researchers, scholars, and leaders by offering immersive, world-class academic and research opportunities that support personal growth, intellectual excellence, and national development.
Vision
To position Saudi Arabia as a global contributor to scientific innovation and higher education by building a strong pipeline of future faculty, researchers, and thought leaders.
The Ibn Rushd Professorship
Outstanding Saudi researchers and academics wishing to pursue a faculty career at KAUST are invited to apply to the Ibn Rushd Professorship program.
The Ibn Rushd Professorship track is open to Saudi applicants at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor).
The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive program that supports Saudi scholars who are exceptional PhD students or recent PhD graduates (within ±2 years of earning their PhD degree) to pursue their postdoctoral research at globally recognized host institutions.
The program offers a unique opportunity for selected scholars leading to an independent academic career with a focus on research and higher education. Awards are up to 3 years with a generous annual stipend and subject to an annual performance review.