Water Research Fellowship Program

The Water Research Fellowship Program at Rabigh Research & Innovation Water Oasis is designed to accelerate practical, high-impact solutions to global and regional water challenges. By uniting talented researchers from around the world with Rabigh’s world-class laboratories, technical expertise, and collaborative innovation ecosystem, the program aims to transform pioneering ideas into real-world applications.

As a national innovation hub and a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, Rabigh plays a strategic role in advancing sustainable water technologies. Through strong connections with academia, industry, and government, the program addresses critical challenges such as energy-efficient desalination, advanced brine management, AI-driven water system optimization, and wastewater reuse.

Purpose

• Foster innovative water-related research that delivers tangible environmental, social, and economic impact.
• Strengthen global and local collaboration in water science and technology.
• Bridge the gap between laboratory research and large-scale, real-world implementation.

Objectives

• Provide researchers with full access to advanced laboratories — including Membrane, Analytical, Advanced Materials, and Surface & Thermal Analysis Labs — as well as pilot-scale RO and nanofiltration testing facilities.
• Offer specialized mentorship, technical support, and opportunities for prototyping, validation, and commercialization of research outputs.
• Encourage research in strategic focus areas such as the circular economy, eco-friendly treatment solutions, AI-based monitoring systems, and resource recovery from water streams.
• Support researchers in securing funding, producing high-quality publications, and building professional networks.

Open to postgraduate students, faculty, and professionals, this six-month residency provides unmatched opportunities to contribute to global water sustainability while working within a vibrant R&D community. Participants will also benefit from specialized training programs, structured mentorship, and formal recognition upon completion.

Rabigh is where bold ideas in water innovation are transformed into scalable solutions. Join us in shaping the future of global water resilience.

Application for WRFP will open Soon!