The American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for the 2026 cohort of the AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award — a prestigious two-year opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers and creative professionals to pursue independent, high-impact work in a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment in the United Arab Emirates.

This highly competitive award supports original projects across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, and the creative arts.

Award Highlights

Stipend: Up to AED 20,000/month (approx. USD 5,400), plus benefits
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
Eligibility: PhD or terminal degree awarded within the last 3 years
Global Reach: Open to applicants of all nationalities and fields
Mentorship: Applicants must secure an AUS faculty supervisor
Optional Teaching: Opportunity to teach up to one course per academic year

Who Should Apply?

Researchers business, science and engineering fields working on innovative solutions to global and regional challenges
Social scientists and humanists addressing pressing societal, cultural, or historical questions
Creative professionals whose work is research-informed and critically engaged with their field

Why Apply?

The AUS Postdoctoral Fellowship Award offers more than funding. Fellows will benefit from:

Dedicated faculty mentorship
Access to world-class facilities and research infrastructure
A supportive and collaborative campus community
Professional development opportunities and a platform to present work publicly