The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Saudi Arabia is offering a fully funded postdoctoral program for the 2025/26 academic year. This program is open to early-career researchers globally and focuses on Energy Economics, Policy, and Ecosystem Sustainability. There is no application fee. KAPSARC also has a Graduate Development Program for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. Details regarding requirements, financial benefits, and the application process for the postdoctoral program are available.

Details About KAPSARC Postdoctoral Program 2025/26 in Saudi Arabia

• Host Country: Saudi Arabia
• Location: KAPSARC, Jeddah
• Duration: 2-Year Contract
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 30th June 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• ​Relocation Allowance
• Monthly Allowance 22,000 SAR ​
• Transportation Allowance
• Children’s Education Allowance
• Furnished Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• An annual leave of 24 working days
• Conference attendance opportunities

Research Fields

• Energy Economics
• Policy
• Climate environment
• Ecosystem Sustainability
• Transport
• Utilities
• Renewable Energy
• Oil and Gas
• Energy Sustainability

KAPSARC Postdoctoral Program Highlights

• Diverse Research Focus: Covers energy economics, climate, transport, utilities, renewables, oil & gas, and energy sustainability.
• Practical Research: Fellows conduct empirical, evidence-based, and policy-oriented analysis.
• Professional Growth: Offers workshops, seminars, and feedback to boost research, publishing, writing, and presentation skills.
• Leadership Development: Aims to develop future energy policy leaders, encouraging long-term roles and mentoring within the organization.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Open to all Nationals from all countries.
• Recent Ph.D.: Must have recently obtained or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. in Energy Economics, Public Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Research Knowledge: Possess strong knowledge in at least one of KAPSARC’s research areas (e.g., energy policy, oil and gas markets, economics, renewables, transportation, climate, sustainability).
• Research Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in independent research, including quantitative, qualitative, and/or hybrid methods, and relevant software/datasets.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.

How to Apply for the KAPSARC Postdoctoral Program?

Applicants have to apply online from the KAPSARC Website. The Link to the official website is below.