Opportunities for Saudi Scholars
A curated list of postdoctoral fellowships and research programs for Saudi researchers pursuing global training and research careers.
KAUST Ibn Rushd Fellowship
Supports Saudi scholars and recent PhD graduates to pursue postdoctoral research at globally recognized institutions, for up to 3 years with annual review and stipend support.
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Exceptional Saudi Ph.D. students and recent graduates (within ±2 years of earning their degree)
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Global leading research institutions
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Up to 3 years
MIT Ibn Khaldun Fellowship
Supports Saudi Arabian women scientists and engineers with doctoral degrees to spend one year conducting research at MIT in collaboration with an MIT faculty member, while gaining access to MIT’s research environment, professional development, and network.
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Saudi Arabian women scientists and engineers who hold a doctoral degree.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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1 year
RDIA Research Fellowship
Supports young Saudi PhD holders in health and biomedical fields to conduct postdoctoral research at NIH laboratories in the United States, gaining advanced research training and international experience.
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Saudi citizens affiliated with a Saudi university or research institution, holding a PhD or equivalent degree completed within the last 5 years.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Labs
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Up to 2 years