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The Ibn Rushd Program​

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Overview


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.


Program Components


The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship:

The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship Award 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 degrees) to pursue their postdoctoral research at globally recognized host institutions

Key Features:

  • Fellowship duration: Up to 3 years
  • Generous annual stipend
  • Annual performance review
  • Global placements at leading research institutions

The program offers a unique opportunity for selected scholars and provides initial funding 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.

To apply for The Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, click here

The Ibn Rushd Professorship:

Outstanding Saudi researchers wishing to pursue a faculty career at KAUST are invited to apply to the Ibn Rush Professorship. The Ibn Rushd Professorship is a faculty position that is open to applicants at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor)

Designed for outstanding Saudi researchers aiming to pursue a faculty career at KAUST, the Ibn Rushd Professorship is a prestigious appointment open to applicants across all academic ranks:
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Full Professor
This professorship enables exceptional scholars to contribute to KAUST’s academic mission while advancing their own research leadership.

To apply for The Ibn Rushd Professorship, click here


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