Overview
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Research and Professional Development Program)
Description
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Research and Professional Development Program)
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last three years
Demonstrate strong research excellence with publications or creative achievements
Propose work that aligns with AUS’s strategic research priorities
Applicants with a PhD from AUS are not eligible
Must secure an AUS faculty supervisor before applying
Additional Information
Degree Level
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Research and Professional Development Program)
Available Subjects
The fellowship supports original projects across:
Sciences
Humanities
Social Sciences
Engineering
Business
Creative Arts
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
Stipend: Up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400)
Duration: 2 years, full-time
Benefits: Health insurance, airfare, residency fees, annual leave, end-of-service indemnity
Housing: Free housing may be provided for single fellows (subject to availability)
Professional Development: Career workshops, grant-writing training, leadership development
Mentorship: One-on-one supervision from AUS faculty
Teaching: Option to teach up to one course per academic year
Networking: Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and international exposure
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities worldwide
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last three years
Demonstrate strong research excellence with publications or creative achievements
Propose work that aligns with AUS’s strategic research priorities
Applicants with a PhD from AUS are not eligible
Must secure an AUS faculty supervisor before applying
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format by September 30, 2025:
Completed Application Form
Research Proposal (max. 3 pages)
Curriculum Vitae or Creative Resume
Letter(s) of Support from AUS faculty supervisor(s)
Two Recommendation Letters
Applications should be sent to: postdoc@aus.edu
Timeline
Call Released: July 22, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Evaluation Period: October–November 2025
Notification of Award: December 7, 2025
Fellowship Start: By April 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can applicants from any field apply? Yes. The fellowship is open to all fields including science, engineering, business, humanities, social sciences, and creative arts.
Do I need to secure a faculty supervisor before applying? Yes. Applicants must have a confirmed AUS faculty supervisor who supports their project proposal.
Are applicants who earned their PhD from AUS eligible? No. The fellowship is designed to bring in external scholars to enrich AUS’s academic environment.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
American University of Sharjah
Degree
Fellowship, Post Doctorate
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
UAE
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