MBZUAI has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) program, a postdoctoral fellowship for Emirati Ph.D. graduates to undertake two-year, fully-funded research positions at leading global institutions. The program aims to cultivate local talent in AI and computational research, with the goal of strengthening participants' eligibility for faculty positions at MBZUAI. The fellowship covers a stipend, research funds, insurance, relocation support, and conference travel.
KAUST alumna Dr. Dalal Alezi has been awarded the Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Women at MIT to pursue postdoctoral research in energy storage and water capture materials. She completed her Ph.D. at KAUST under Professor Mohamed Eddaoudi, focusing on metal-organic materials for gas separation, storage, catalysis, and drug delivery. Alezi credits KAUST and KAU for supporting her career and shaping her role as a mentor for incoming science students at KAU. Why it matters: The fellowship recognizes and supports talented Saudi women in STEM, promoting advancements in materials science and inspiring future generations of Saudi scientists.
SABIC recognized 15 KAUST postdoctoral fellows for research excellence at the fourth SABIC Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards. The awards highlight SABIC’s commitment to KAUST’s research efforts in areas like nanomaterials, polymer synthesis, catalysis, and computational modeling. SABIC plans increased collaboration with KAUST to develop technologies that drive competitiveness and yield societal benefits. Why it matters: The ongoing SABIC-KAUST partnership exemplifies industry-academia collaboration in Saudi Arabia, fostering innovation in materials science and related fields critical to the Kingdom's development.
KAUST highlights postdoctoral fellows Yi Jin Liew, Isabelle Schulz, Maren Ziegler and Neus Garcias Bonet outside the University Library. The article mentions King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924 – 2015). It encourages applications to KAUST's Discovery Postdoctoral program. Why it matters: This brief announcement signals KAUST's ongoing investment in attracting international research talent to Saudi Arabia.
MBZUAI has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) program, a fully funded two-year postdoctoral fellowship for Emirati Ph.D. graduates to conduct research at leading global institutions. The fellowship covers a competitive stipend, research funds, insurance, relocation support, and conference travel, with no cost to host institutions. Completion aims to strengthen eligibility for tenure-track faculty positions at MBZUAI. Why it matters: This program represents a strategic investment in developing Emirati AI talent and building a globally competitive, homegrown AI faculty to drive the UAE's research ambitions.
KAUST is accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program, which supports early-career scientists and engineers with resources to conduct research at KAUST for three years. The program provides a $75,000 annual stipend, up to $40,000 per year in research funds, free housing, and access to KAUST's research infrastructure. The fellowship aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and KAUST's research priorities. Why it matters: The program signifies KAUST's ongoing efforts to attract global talent and advance research and development in line with the Kingdom's strategic goals.
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 postdoctoral fellow Adrian Galilea is working at the Catalysis Center on sustainable production of chemicals from carbon dioxide. The research involves synthesizing a catalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to olefins and aromatics. The new material reportedly converts CO2 to these chemicals with high selectivity and productivity. Why it matters: Developing sustainable chemical production methods could reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address climate change.