- What
- Research grant.
- Who
- Under-33s without a PhD, at least a bachelor’s, under a PhD mentor at a local institution.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Latest
- Last call for applications 2022 — Second 2022 call for research proposalsNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · kfas.org.kw/research/grants/Young-Researcher-Gr… · How we check ↗
In detail
KFAS Young Researcher Grant is a non-dilutive grant in Kuwait. KFAS grants for students, working professionals and researchers (non-PhD) under 33 who lead applied or fundamental research projects, hosted at a local research or academic institution.
- Amount
- Grant — amount not published
- Eligibility
- Under 33, no PhD, at least a bachelor’s degree; project hosted at a local research or academic institution under a qualified mentor holding a PhD or equivalent · letter of intent from the institution uploaded with the proposal
- Status
- Open — KFAS 2026 second call: proposals 15 September to 15 December 2026, by midnight Kuwait time, through the KFAS Research Grants Management System (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what KFAS Young Researcher Grant publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“KFAS 2026 Second Call for Research Proposals for Applied, Fundamental, Policy and Young Researcher Proposals | 15 of September to 15 of November 2026, by midnight Kuwait time.”
“Young Researcher Grants aim to support students, working professionals, and researchers who do not hold a PhD and are under 33 years of age who are interested in leading applied or fundamental research projects to help foster their research careers.”
“These grants should be implemented at local research or academic institutions or entities.”
“Individuals with at least a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.”
“All applications must be submitted online through the KFAS Research Grants Management System. (link href = https://grants.kfas.org.kw/)”
“15 of September to 15 of December 2026, by midnight Kuwait time.”
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| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| KFAS Young Researcher GrantResearch grant. | not published | No equity | Open |
| KFAS Applied Research GrantNon-dilutive applied research grant. | not published | No equity | Open |
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Questions founders ask
What does KFAS Young Researcher Grant offer?
Research grant.
Does KFAS Young Researcher Grant take equity?
No equity — grant.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
Is there a deadline?
Yes — applications close 15 Dec 2026.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · kfas.org.kw/research/grants/Young-Researcher-Grants · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/kfas · Checked October 2026