Global Research Fellowship — 3-Year Leadership Track

Cooper & Hall Limited; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 253,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-year contract

Stipend USD 75k

Research budget 20k–40k/year

Relocation allowance

Medical insurance and housing

Annual travel

Career development

Job summary

KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, invites early-career researchers to join its Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) for a three-year fixed-term contract. The program funds independence, mentorship, and a generous package including an annual stipend of USD 75,000, a flexible research budget, relocation support, full benefits, and career development opportunities.

Applicants should be final-year PhD candidates or recent PhD graduates, with up to two first-author papers, two referees, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Final-year PhD candidates, or PhD graduates within the last four years.
• Up to two first-author papers in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Two referees able to speak to your potential for independent research.
• Willingness to relocate to KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

Job description

KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, invites early-career researchers to join its Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) for a three-year fixed-term contract. The program funds independence, mentorship, and a generous package including an annual stipend of USD 75,000, a flexible research budget, relocation support, full benefits, and career development opportunities.

Applicants should be final-year PhD candidates or recent PhD graduates, with up to two first-author papers, two referees, and a willingness to