AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (UAE) — Fully Funded Two‑Year Postdoc for Early‑Career Researchers
AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (American University of Sharjah)
The AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, offered by the American University of Sharjah, is a prestigious, fully funded program designed to empower exceptional early-career researchers and creative professionals. Spanning two years, this fellowship provides generous financial support—up to AED 20,000 per month—alongside faculty mentorship, access to advanced research infrastructure, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Open to all nationalities and academic disciplines, the program aims to cultivate innovative scholarship, strengthen global research networks, and prepare fellows for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
AUS’s two‑year Postdoctoral Fellowship in the UAE offers early‑career researchers a funded runway, faculty mentorship, and access to world‑class labs. With up to AED 20,000 per month, open disciplines, and optional teaching, it’s built for impact—advancing scholarship while accelerating career readiness in a collaborative, global environment and leadership development opportunities.
Key Details
Funding and benefits
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Stipend: Up to AED 20,000 per month (approx. USD 5,400), plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, airfare, residency fees, and end‑of‑service indemnity. (Housing may be available,
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Teaching (optional): Fellows may elect to teach up to one course per academic year, a valuable way to strengthen a teaching dossier while keeping research central.
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Duration and mode
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Term: Two years, full‑time. The structure is designed to give enough runway for proposal development, multi‑phase experimentation, and at least one full publication cycle in target journals.
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Eligibility and supervision
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Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD or terminal degree awarded within the past three years at the time of application.
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Supervision requirement: Candidates must identify and secure an AUS faculty supervisor prior to submitting the application. This ensures a strong intellectual fit and access to specialized facilities from day one.
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Application timeline (month–year only)
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Application deadline: September 2025 (we will update soon).
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Start window: April 2026 (we will update soon).
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Next cycle (projected): Based on recent patterns, expect September 2026 for applications and April 2027 for onboarding (we will update soon).
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Why this fellowship stands out
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Breadth with focus: Open to all disciplines, yet grounded in supervised, outcome‑oriented research programs.
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Career development: Mentored publishing plans, optional teaching, and exposure to external partners prepare fellows for tenure‑track markets and research‑intensive roles.
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Infrastructure: Access to labs, centers, and shared research equipment accelerates timelines that would otherwise span multiple grant cycles.
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Also Available: Specific Postdoc in Sustainable Construction
AUS is also advertising a targeted position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Construction (posted June 2025). This project‑based role is well matched to researchers focusing on low‑carbon concrete, geopolymer systems, AI‑assisted infrastructure optimization, and climate‑resilient urban design in hot, humid, and coastal environments typical of the Gulf.
Focus areas and responsibilities
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Materials innovation: Design and test sustainable concrete formulations (e.g., LC³, seawater/sea‑sand concrete, geopolymer binders) and characterize mechanical, durability, and thermal performance under Gulf‑specific exposure.
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AI/ML integration: Use machine‑learning models for mix design optimization, performance prediction, and lifecycle assessment so that material choices are data‑driven and reproducible.
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Scholarly outputs: Publish in peer‑reviewed outlets; mentor graduate researchers; contribute to grant deliverables; and participate in academic workshops.
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