Program Overview
The Ibn Rushd Program offers high-achieving Saudi students and researchers the opportunity to immerse in cutting-edge research through structured internships, postdoctoral fellowships, and academic placements at KAUST and world-renowned universities.
Key Numbers
- 30+ Fellows
- 6 Professors
- 9 Alumni
- 4 Research Tracks
- 15+ Partner Institutions
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Partner Institutions
Highlights
Hanin Ahmed
KAUST alumna Hanin Ahmed is paving the way for ancient DNA research in Saudi Arabia. Now at the Center for Anthropology and Genomics of Toulouse, she’s studying horse evolution and plans to establish the kingdom’s first Ancient DNA Research Center. KAUST’s Ibn Rushd Fellowship is a fully funded postdoctoral program for exceptional Saudi doctoral graduates.
Nasir Alfaraj
As an Ibn Rushd Fellow and NovuSemi co-founder, his work bridges cutting-edge research with real-world applications in clean energy, data, and healthcare—powered by a KAUST education that champions collaboration, innovation, and Vision 2030 goals.
