"AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award"

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for the 2026 cohort of the AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award — a prestigious two-year opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers and creative professionals to pursue independent, high-impact work in a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment in the United Arab Emirates.

This highly competitive award supports original projects across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, and the creative arts.

Award Highlights

• Stipend: Up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400), plus benefits
• Duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Eligibility: PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last 3 years
• Global Reach: Open to applicants of all nationalities and fields
• Mentorship: Applicants must secure an AUS faculty supervisor
• Optional Teaching: Opportunity to teach up to one course per academic year

Who Should Apply?

• Researchers in business, science and engineering fields working on innovative solutions to global and regional challenges
• Social scientists and humanists addressing pressing societal, cultural, or historical questions
• Creative professionals whose work is research-informed and critically engaged with their field

Why Apply?

The AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award offers more than funding. Fellows will benefit from:

• Dedicated faculty mentorship
• Access to world-class facilities and research infrastructure
• A supportive and collaborative campus community
• Professional development opportunities and a platform to present work publicly

How to Apply?

Full program details and application form: click here