Arab Fund Fellowship 2026 for Arab Researchers with Full Funding
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development offers the Academic Excellence Fellowship Program to support Arab PhD holders who wish to conduct advanced research or carry out academic activities at leading universities and research institutions around the world. The program aims to strengthen cooperation between Arab and international academic institutions and support the transfer of expertise, knowledge, and technology to the Arab region.
The fellowship is usually awarded for 12 months, although shorter durations may be accepted in very exceptional cases. It is intended for academically outstanding researchers across various fields of specialization. The program was launched in 1997 and has supported around 191 Arab researchers from different nationalities and academic disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced academic research or carry out an academic or teaching activity at the host university or institution.
- Commit to the proposed research plan or academic activity during the fellowship period.
- Represent the Arab academic institution professionally at the host institution.
- Contribute to transferring the knowledge and expertise gained to academic and research institutions in the Arab region.
- Commit to the fellowship duration and program conditions as determined by the Arab Fund.
Benefits
- Full financial support, including fixed living allowances during the fellowship period.
- Round-trip airfare for the beneficiary and eligible family members.
- Health insurance and personal accident insurance throughout the stay.
- Opportunity to conduct research or carry out an academic activity at prestigious international universities.
- Building academic links between Arab universities and international institutions.
- Supporting Arab researchers in developing their research expertise and transferring knowledge to the Arab world.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must be an Arab researcher who holds a PhD degree.
- The applicant must have an outstanding academic and research record.
- The proposed activity must be related to scientific research, teaching, or academic development.
- The applicant must obtain an acceptance or invitation from a prestigious university or external academic/research institution.
- Previous beneficiaries of the fellowship are not eligible to apply again.
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