KAUST welcomed 12 Saudi academics for orientation as part of the Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program funds Saudi doctoral graduates to pursue postdoctoral research at top international universities like MIT and University of Toronto. Fellows receive mentorship and access to KAUST facilities and programs. Why it matters: This program aims to develop Saudi talent and increase the number of Saudi scholars at KAUST, contributing to the Kingdom's future leadership in research and innovation.
KAUST has announced the 2025 cohort of Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellows, a program designed to strengthen Saudi Arabia's research ecosystem. The fellows, including Abdullah Hassan Bukhamsin and Akram Alwithenani, will pursue postdoctoral work at institutions like Caltech and Harvard. Bukhamsin's research focuses on minimally invasive sensors for environmental and agricultural applications, while Alwithenani specializes in cancer gene and immunotherapy. Why it matters: This program is crucial for developing Saudi research talent and aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals in science and technology.
KAUST has announced the 2024 Ibn Rushd Fellowship recipients: Abrar Aljahani, Abdulrahman Aljurbua, Ahmed Alahmed, and Yara Alshwairikh. The fellowship provides a stipend for early-career researchers to pursue postdoctoral research overseas for up to three years. The fellows' research spans areas like gene regulation, radar systems, electrical grids, and climate change adaptation, with Alahmed and Alshwairikh focusing their work on the Saudi context. Why it matters: The Ibn Rushd Fellowship supports Saudi scientific talent and advances research aligned with the Kingdom's development goals in key areas like sustainable energy and environmental monitoring.
KAUST has announced the latest recipients of the Ibn Rushd Fellowship Program, which supports early-career Saudi scientists for up to three years of postdoctoral research at international institutions. Fellows Abdullah Alghamdi and Abdulrahman M. Alfaraidi will conduct research at UC San Diego and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, respectively. Their research aligns with Saudi Arabia’s health, wellness, and energy priorities while maintaining ties with KAUST. Why it matters: This fellowship program helps develop talent in priority fields and elevates the profile of Saudi academia, contributing to Saudi Vision 2030.
KAUST welcomed a new cohort of 639 students from 58 countries for its 16th Convocation, selected from 13,589 applications. The incoming class is 54% international and 46% Saudi, with 40% of Saudi students in on-campus degree programs being female. Alumna Dr. Maram Abadi encouraged students to embrace challenges and contribute to Saudi Arabia and the world. Why it matters: KAUST continues to attract diverse talent and contribute to the Kingdom's innovation ecosystem, playing a crucial role in developing future leaders in science and technology.