KFAS - Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences

Applications open for Young Researcher Grant Program (Kuwait)

Last update: Jan 21, 2026 Last update: Jan 21, 2026

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Location:Kuwait
Kuwait
Funding agency:
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: KWD 5,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Energy, Environment & Climate, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Health, Macro-Economy & Public Finance, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible citizenships:Kuwait
Kuwait
Date posted: Jan 21, 2026

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Applications open for Young Researcher Grant Program (Kuwait)The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences has announced its Young Researcher Grant Program to promote and support students, working professionals and researchers (non-Ph.D. holders)
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About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Energy

Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.


Key areas:
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy production
  • Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
  • Power generation and energy supply solutions

Locations

Kuwait

Kuwait uses hydrocarbon revenues to finance advanced transport, energy, and housing infrastructure, supporting industrial and service sector development. Public-private partnerships and sovereign investment funds play a major role in sustaining infrastructure expansion. The country is implementing economic diversification plans, particularly in logistics, finance, and renewable energy, to reduce reliance on oil. Challenges include ensuring fiscal sustainability, enhancing private sector participation, and maintaining efficiency in long-term infrastructure projects.

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Nr. of donors: 288
Nr. of jobs: 14
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