Fully-funded Internships

Paid internship opportunity that enables students to engage in relevant research and expand physical horizons.

The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is an exciting internship opportunity that enables students to engage in relevant research and expand physical horizons. VSRP brings international students from a partner university to KAUST to improve their skills and knowledge through faculty-led research projects.

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Duration

3-6 months


Eligibility

  • 3rd Year Baccalaureate students or Masters students
  • GPA 3.5/4 or 14/20 (ECTS B)
  • Strong verbal and written English skills. Minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT or 6.0 on the IELTS

Benefits

  • $1000 monthly living allowance
  • Access to Core laboratories and major research and community facilites
  • Recreation & sports facilites
  • Free housing
  • Full Airfare/Visa Fees
  • Medical insurance

Requirements

3.50/4.00 GPA or 14/20 Equivalent to ECS B


Application timeline

Applications accepted year-round

My first experience of KAUST was through a VSRP program and an internship program. I was amazed by KAUST, its people and variety of research fields, so I decided to apply for the Ph.D. program after the internship.

Luca Genchi

Ph.D. student in Bioengineering

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