Applications are now open for the AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (PDFA26), a prestigious two-year opportunity at the American University of Sharjah (UAE) for early-career researchers and creative professionals. This fully funded fellowship supports innovative projects across sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, and creative arts, aiming to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and global impact. Open to all nationalities, applicants must hold a PhD or terminal degree earned within the last three years (after September 2022) and secure an AUS faculty supervisor. The application deadline is 30 September 2025, and there is no application fee. You can find more opportunities like this by clicking here.
Key Details
- Program: AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (PDFA26)
- Duration: 2 years (full-time)
- Fields: Sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, creative arts
- Funding: Fully funded; up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400), plus health insurance, airfare, residency fees, annual leave, and end-of-service indemnity. Free housing may be provided for single fellows (subject to availability).
- Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Application Fee: None
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Eligibility
- Must hold a PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last 3 years (after September 2022).
- Demonstrate a strong academic record with significant contributions and potential for future impact.
- Open to applicants of all nationalities and genders. Note: AUS PhD graduates are not eligible.
- Proposed work must align with AUS’s strategic priorities, available at AUS Research.
- Secure a commitment from one or more AUS faculty members to serve as your supervisor. Faculty profiles are available at AUS Faculty Hub.
Also check:Â Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Who Should Apply?
- Researchers in business, science, or engineering tackling global or regional challenges.
- Social scientists and humanists addressing societal, cultural, or historical issues.
- Creative professionals engaged in research-informed work in their fields.
Benefits
- Salary: Up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400), depending on your academic background, publication history, and innovation performance.
- Benefits: Health insurance, airfare, residency fees, annual leave, and end-of-service indemnity. Free housing may be available for single fellows.
- Teaching Opportunity: Option to teach up to one course per academic year.
- Seminar Responsibility: Deliver a seminar to the AUS community to share your research and foster collaboration.
Best opportunity: St John’s College Research Fellowship in UK
Application Timeline
- Call for Applications Released: 22 July 2025
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Evaluation Period: 1 October 2025 – 30 November 2025
- Award Notifications: Expected by 7 December 2025
- Fellowship Start Date: No later than 15 April 2026
How to Apply
Submit your application by 30 September 2025 via email in PDF format. The application must include two separate PDF documents:
- Application Form: Complete the official form provided with the Call for Applications or download here
- Supporting Documents:
- Full Proposal: Maximum 3 pages, detailing your proposed work (refer to Application Form, Section 3.C).
- Curriculum Vitae or Creative Resume: Highlighting your academic and professional achievements (refer to Application Form, Section 5.A).
- Letter(s) of Support: From your AUS Faculty Supervisor(s) (refer to Application Form, Section 4.B).
- Two Letters of Recommendation: Supporting your qualifications and potential (refer to Application Form, Section 5.D).
See also:Â KAUST Global Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Researchers
Complete the application and obtain the signature of the AUS Faculty Supervisor. To contact the AUS Faculty, please visit this page
Evaluation Process
Applications are reviewed by a committee of AUS academic representatives, with final recommendations made to the Vice Chancellor of Research. The evaluation criteria are:
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- Quality of Applicant (50%): Assessed based on the terminal degree-granting institution, academic achievements, publications, awards, and demonstrated excellence.
- Quality of Proposed Work (50%): Evaluated based on the strength of the proposed project, mentorship potential, and availability of resources at AUS.
