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QASSIM UNIVERSITY DEANSHIP OF POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Opens: January 27, 2027; Deadline: February 1, 2027

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

Qassim University provides distinguished opportunities for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies through a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of the labor market and achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. These programs also contribute to strengthening national priorities in research, development, and innovation, leading to international leadership.

These programs are supervised by national and international cadres with extensive academic and practical experience, who are keen to transfer their knowledge to students by engaging them in advanced research projects and applied training, which contributes to raising their efficiency and enhancing their innovative skills.

ELIGIBILITY:

Admission to postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD) is generally subject to the following:

The applicant must have, during or before the application period, a result in the General Abilities Test for Undergraduates, held by the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation.

A passing score for programs that require the STEP English language test

The applicant must be a Saudi national or a non-Saudi resident within the Kingdom. For non-Saudis outside the Kingdom, applications should be submitted via Study in Saudi Arabia Platform

The applicant must have a university degree from a Saudi university or from another recognized university.

A declaration of graduation may be accepted – for doctoral program applicants – provided that the master’s thesis defense is successfully passed, the master’s thesis course grade is recorded in the academic transcript (graduate), and only the graduation certificate remains to be issued.

The cumulative GPA of a bachelor’s degree student expected to graduate from Qassim University or another university must not be less than (4.50) for theoretical specializations and (4.25) for applied specializations.

The application fee is SAR 100 (one hundred Saudi Riyals) (non-refundable).

Documents to be uploaded to the website when filling out the data on the university website:

Bachelor’s degree graduation document for applicants for master’s programs.

Master’s graduation document for male and female applicants for doctoral programs.

Academic record.

Non-Saudis are accepted in external and internal scholarship tracks according to the following conditions and procedures.

External scholarships (non-Saudis from outside the Kingdom)

Applications are submitted via Study Gate Saudi Arabia It includes:

GCC nationals.

Or from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and do not have valid residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Or present in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with valid residency and under the sponsorship of Qassim University or under the sponsorship of one of the universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Applications for postgraduate programs at Qassim University are submitted electronically through the Admission and Registration portal during the period announced in the timeline. The programs are distributed across the university’s colleges at the Master’s and Doctorate levels, with unified general conditions and specific conditions set by each academic department. Admissions and Registration Portal

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP FOR POSTDOCS

Application Period for Stage 2: 15 November – 15 Januarym 2027

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program attracts and supports outstanding emerging research leaders from around the world, empowering them to build a path towards a fully independent career. The program inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers to address global challenges and create opportunities that benefit humanity.

ELIGIBILITY:

This merit-based program targets excellent postdoctoral researchers with breakthrough ideas that can complement, support, and advance the major research priorities of KAUST.

Applicant’s Eligibility:

For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:

Must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree, within four calendar years – those applying for CALL 2027, must have received their Ph.D. after January 2023 inclusive;

Must expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship, if Ph.D. is now awarded yet;

Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project;

Must identify in the application at least one (up to three) potential KAUST faculty members whose research aligns with the proposed work.

People of all nationalities are welcome to apply. They encourage female applications to promote a better gender balance in science and engineering.

Candidates must satisfy all Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requirements to obtain resident status.

Applications are shared with the named faculty for review; only faculty-supported applications advance to the full proposal stage. If you’ve already secured a host, are affiliated with KAUST, or are joining KAUST, name only that one faculty.

Proposal Eligibility:

To be eligible for this Fellowship, the proposal should:

Focus on one or more of the KAUST research missions: Water, Food, Health, Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Red Sea;

Have an outline for a three-year duration;

Follow the budget and financial guidelines of the call;

Use the provided Call 2027 templates for the Concept Note and the Full Research Proposal (by invitation only)

Align with the programs of the KAUST academic divisions: 

Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE)

Biomedical Sciences Division (BioMed)

Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE)

Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

Two-Stage Application Process – Deadlines

Stage 1 (concept note)

Accepting applications:

1 September – 1 October

Stage 2 (Full Proposal, By Invitation)

Accepting applications:

15 November – 15 January

BENEFIT:

The fellowship offers one of the most competitive funding packages available for early-career researchers.

Successful fellows will receive:

US$75,000 annual living stipend

Up to US$40,000 in dedicated research funding for their project

Three years of fully funded support

Comprehensive medical insurance

On-campus accommodation

Schooling support for up to three children

Relocation allowance

Annual travel assistance

Access to world-class laboratories and research infrastructure

Fellows also benefit from professional development opportunities, including leadership training, mentoring programmes, teaching certificates, and networking with international academic and industry partners.

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