Post-Doctoral Fellowship - American University of Sharjah

Postdoctoral Fellowship Award 2026 - American University of Sharjah

Call for Applications Now Open | Deadline: 30 September 2025

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites outstanding early-career researchers and creative professionals from across the globe to apply for the prestigious 2026 AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (PDFA26) — a fully-funded, two-year fellowship designed to foster interdisciplinary excellence and scholarly innovation.

🏛️ About the Fellowship

The AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a vibrant and collaborative academic environment in the United Arab Emirates. This award supports independent, high-impact research across disciplines including:

• Sciences
• Engineering
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Business
• Creative Arts

Fellows will contribute to AUS’s mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and address global and regional challenges.

Why Apply?

• Up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400) + benefits (health insurance, airfare, annual leave, etc.)
• Free housing for single fellows (based on availability)
• Dedicated mentorship from AUS faculty
• Optional teaching of up to one course per academic year
• Access to world-class research infrastructure
• Professional development workshops on grant writing, leadership, and teaching
• Global research network exposure
• Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
• Fellowship seminar to present your work and engage with the AUS community

Timeline

• Call Opens: 22 July 2025
• Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Evaluation Period: 1 October – 30 November 2025
• Award Notification: 7 December 2025
• Fellowship Start Date (Latest): 15 April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last 3 years
• Proven record of research excellence or creative achievement
• Open to all nationalities and disciplines
• Must secure commitment from an AUS faculty supervisor
• PhD must not be from AUS
• Proposal must align with AUS strategic priorities: AUS Research Priorities
• Find supervisors: AUS Faculty Hub

Who Should Apply?

• Researchers addressing global and regional challenges
• Social scientists and humanists working on societal and cultural questions
• Creative professionals with research-informed and critically engaged projects

📄 Application Process

Submit the following in PDF format by 30 September 2025:

1. Application Form (official template)
2. Proposal (max 3 pages)
3. Curriculum Vitae / Creative Resume
4. Letter(s) of Support from AUS Faculty Supervisor(s)
5. Two Letters of Recommendation

📝 Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed on:

• Applicant Profile (50%): Academic background, publications, awards, etc.
• Proposed Engagement at AUS (50%): Project strength, mentorship potential, and institutional fit.

Reporting Requirement

At the end of the fellowship, fellows must submit a detailed report outlining project outcomes and scholarly contributions, including publications (published, accepted, or under review).

🔗 More Information:

📍 AUS Research Website

📍 AUS Faculty Profiles

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