The Ibn Khaldun Fellowship amplifies the impact of Saudi women postdocs through hands-on research with MIT faculty, and leadership and professional development opportunities at MIT.

“The Ibn Khaldun Fellowship at MIT has been a transformative chapter in my journey, providing me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and research experience in ways that will shape my future academic path. Surrounded by world-class scientists, I am inspired every day to collaborate across disciplines, explore bold ideas, and tackle exciting and important challenges.”

— Dr. Lamyaa Almehmadi
Research Area
On-chip photonic sensors; Waveguide enhanced Raman spectroscopy
PH.D.
PhD in Chemistry
University at Albany, State University of New York
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2026 IBK Welcome Brunch
Thank you to everyone who attended the IBK Welcome Brunch to welcome our 2026 IBK cohort!
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